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 

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&rsquo;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

Join Joseph Scott Morgan every week as he explores a world that not many have had a chance to visit, the realm of death. Jo Scott will lead listeners on a journey through the blood soaked death scenes of America and then into the autopsy room to fully understand the science behind each case. Jo Scott is one America’s leading experts on applied forensics and is regularly featured on ‘Crime Stories with Nancy Grace’, ‘The Piketon Massacre’, Court TV and more.

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Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan

Susan Smith 32 Years Later: Inside Her Second Attempt at Parole

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