In 1994, Susan Smith shocked the nation when she murdered her two young sons, three-year-old Michael and 14-month-old Alex, by rolling her car into a South Carolina lake while they were strapped in their car seats. After initially launching a nationwide manhunt by blaming a fabricated carjacker, Smith was eventually convicted and sentenced to life in prison. Now, following a unanimous parole denial in November 2024, Smith is scheduled for her second parole hearing in November 2026. Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack explore the details of the murders, Smith’s extensive disciplinary history behind bars, and the ongoing, fierce opposition from her ex-husband, David Smith, to ensure she remains incarcerated for the rest of her life.

Highlights:

00:01.400 Setting the Stage for a Tragic Tale
00:10.390 The Poolside Nightmare
01:07.970 A Mother's Deception
03:42.670 The Carjacking Hoax
05:47.510 The Father's Unending Suffering
27:20.350 The Autopsy and Drowning Process
33:38.900 Susan Smith's Prison Behavior
34:51.110 The Cycle of Incidents
36:43.450 Prison Misconduct and Consequences
39:24.430 The Parole Hearing and Public Opinion
43:23.530 Reflections on Susan Smith's Crimes
46:04.580 Closing Thoughts on an American Tragedy