Guilty: Susan Smith’s trial twists over infant deaths
Prosecutor Tommy Pope invoked FBI testimony that Susan Smith fled a sinking car with her hands over her ears as her children cried for their father. Jury deliberations began after defense argued mental illness shaped the act. A juror was dismissed for a family tie as neighbors cried outside and relatives defended her as a loving mother.
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Curious spectators pack Union court for Susan Smith case
The Union courthouse crowds grow as locals and visitors converge to witness details of the sensational murder case. Reporters describe curious onlookers from nearby states, with many traveling hours to glimpse participants and understand the tragedy, while supporters leave flowers and toys at the lake and church memorial sites.
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