Mother Not Abandoning Accused Daughter By The Associated Press
Linda Russell, mother of Susan V. Smith, struggles with grief as her daughter faces murder charges for the drownings of Michael and Alex. Smith admitted to the killings after a police probe, while Russell recalls a painful family history and supports her daughter amidst potential execution.
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Donations Funding Susan Smith Prosecution Moves Forward
Private donations totaling about 955 dollars have been raised nationwide to help pay for the prosecution of Susan V. Smith in Union County. Attorney General Charlie Condon said funds may be used but unneeded amounts may be returned on donors’ request, with county officials noting 27 thousand dollars remain to run the court through June 30. A Friday hearing will decide if state psychiatrists examine Smith and if defense plans an insanity claim.
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Simpson Case Defense Sequence and Witness Controversy
Defense attorney Carl Douglas accepts responsibility for late documents amid a dispute over witness restrict ions. Ongoing opening statements reveal defense strategy and claims police ignored witnesses. Cochran cites witnesses seeing four men fleeing Simpson’s neighborhood and Rosa Lopez placing a Bronco at the estate at 10 15 p m on June 12 and hearing voices on June 13.
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