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May 2018
1h 16m

Susan Smith

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In late 1994, Susan Smith became one of the most hated women in the world. The case of her two missing young sons hit the national news after Susan told police that an African-American male had kicked her out of her car and taken off with it while her kids were still inside. Volunteers came from all over to help in the search for the missing kids. But within weeks, the true story would come out and it would shock the world.

Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss this tragic case of a mother who committed the ultimate sin. What would drive a mother to murder her two young sons? We will delve into Susan's background and upbringing. We also talk about her relationships, including one that was faltering prior to the tragedy that may have been the catalyst for Susan taking the fateful actions she did.

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