Why Did Susan Smith Kill Her Children? | Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast Image

Why Did Susan Smith Kill Her Children? | Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast

23 November - 43 mins explicit
Podcast Series Court TV Podcast

Susan Smith, a South Carolina mother, killed her two young sons, Michael and Alex, in 1994 by strapping them into their car seats and allowing the car to roll into a lake. Initially, she claimed a Black man had carjacked her vehicle with the children inside, sparking a nationwide search. Nine days later, she confessed to the crime.

Smith's motives were tied to her relationship with a man who did not want children, as well as her mental health struggles, including depression and a troubled upbringing. Smith was convicted of two counts of murder and is serving a life sentence with the possibility of parole after 30 years. Guest host, Judge Ashley Willcott discusses Susan Smith's upcoming paro...

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