Susan Smith, who is currently serving a life sentence in South Carolina for the tragic murder of her two sons, has had a significant change in behavior since being denied parole. A source reveals that her previously cooperative attitude was merely a facade to secure her release.
An employee at Leath Correctional Facility shared, “Last year, when she had a chance of getting out, she was really cooperative, helpful, even pleasant. But now she’s the complete opposite. Just rude and bitchy all the time. Overnight, she went from being a model prisoner to a complete nightmare.”
In 1994, Smith gained notoriety for driving her car into a South Carolina lake with her two sons, 3-year-old Michael and 14-month-old Alexander, inside.
Initially, Smith falsely claimed she had been carjacked by a black man. She later confessed to drowning her sons because her new romantic partner did not want children.
Following her conviction for double murder, she received a life sentence with the possibility of parole after 30 years.
Smith’s first opportunity for parole arose when she appeared before a parole board on Nov. 20. Despite asserting that she had changed and was seeking redemption, her parole plea was ultimately rejected.
Devastated by the denial, Smith’s demeanor shifted noticeably, with prison staff observing a decline in her attitude and work ethic.
Even in her role as a wardkeeper assistant, Smith’s performance has declined, indicating a lack of motivation and care.
It is evident that the parole board saw through her facade, highlighting her manipulative tendencies.
Smith will have the opportunity to reapply for parole in November 2026.
Despite the setback, she remains incarcerated with a noticeable change in behavior and attitude.
