“Shocking Courtroom Drama: Mother Who Claimed Innocence in Tragic Child Deaths Breaks Down as Parole is Denied!”
“First of all, I want to say how very sorry I am,” she began, according to NewsNation. “I know that what I did was horrible.”
She tried convincing the board she had learned from her mistakes after being asked about previous disciplinary charges in prison.
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Susan claimed she had lost touch with reality when she committed the heartless act and wasn’t in the right headspace to fully comprehend what she was doing.
The testimony ended as she pleaded for mercy.
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“I am a Christian and God is a big part of my life and I know He has forgiven me and I know that is by His grace and mercy,” she said. “And I just ask that you show that same kind of mercy as well.”
All seven members of the board made the unanimous decision to deny her parole.
Other witnesses present were adamant on keeping Susan locked behind bars
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The boys’ father, David Smith, didn’t hesitate to oppose her.
“I’m not here to speak about what she’s done in prison. You all have the records and accounts of all that,” he stated. “I’m just here to advocate on Michael’s and Alex’s behalf and as their father.
“God gives us free choice, and she made the free choice that night to end their lives. This wasn’t a tragic mistake. She purposely meant to end their lives. I never have felt any remorse from her. She never expressed any to me.”
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Prosecutors had alleged that Susan killed her children after the man she was having an affair with left her because he wasn’t looking for kids.
