Susan Smith is denied parole 30 years after drowning her 2 sons

Susan Smith is denied parole 30 years after drowning her 2 sons

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Susan Smith, convicted 30 years ago for drowning her two sons, was denied parole by the South Carolina Parole Board. Initially, she claimed a carjacking by a black man, but it was later revealed she was responsible for the crime. The case, which drew significant public attention, resurfaced as the parole board reviewed her case after 30 years, ultimately deciding she should remain in prison.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial false story Susan Smith told about her children's disappearance?

They wandered off on their own.

They were carjacked by a black man.

They were taken by a babysitter.

They were kidnapped by a family friend.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Susan Smith's children actually die?

They were poisoned.

They were drowned in a lake.

They were lost in the woods.

They were left in a hot car.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year was Susan Smith convicted for the crime?

1994

1996

1997

1995

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the parole board's recent decision regarding Susan Smith's case?

They reduced her sentence.

They postponed the decision.

They granted her parole.

They denied her parole.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Susan Smith's case gain renewed attention recently?

New evidence was found.

The parole board reviewed her case after 30 years.

She confessed to another crime.

She escaped from prison.