Susan Smith, who has been in prison for almost thirty years after drowning her two sons, is hopeful about her upcoming parole hearing. According to family members, the 52-year-old inmate believes that the parole board will release her after the hearing on November 4th. She has been actively engaging with suitors in preparation for her potential release, engaging in romantic and sexual conversations with at least 12 individuals over the past three years.
During a phone call earlier this year, Smith expressed her readiness to leave prison, stating, “It’s time for me to get out. I’ve done my time. I’m ready to go.” She also discussed financial support with one man, who mentioned a substantial amount of money that would be available to her upon release. The conversations reviewed by the New York Post revealed intimate exchanges between Smith and her suitors, with discussions ranging from financial matters to more private topics.
Despite her optimism, experts believe that it is unlikely for Smith to be granted parole on her first attempt or possibly ever. She began serving her life sentence in 1994 after being convicted of murdering her two sons by letting her car roll into a lake with them inside. Initially, she had falsely claimed that a Black man had carjacked her with the boys still in the vehicle, but her story eventually unraveled, leading to her confession.
Smith’s former husband, David Smith, who has since remarried and started a new family, remains opposed to her release. He and his family are determined to keep her in prison, believing that she deserves to stay behind bars for the heinous crime she committed. The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services has informed the victims’ families about the upcoming hearing, where Smith plans to be present.
The tragic case of Susan Smith continues to evoke strong emotions and reminders of the devastating impact of her actions. As the parole hearing approaches, the community and the families involved await the decision that will determine whether Smith will be released back into society after nearly three decades of incarceration.