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Susan Smith’s Parole Board Hearing: Did They Make the Right Decision?

glecy@bigpondpodcasts.com (Joel Waldman) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The Susan Smith parole hearing has reignited debate decades after one of America's most infamous criminal cases. In this episode of the STS podcast, we break down the outcome of the Susan Smith parole hearing, examine the parole board's decision, and discuss whether they reached the right conclusion based on the evidence, victim impact statements, and legal standards. The Susan Smith parole hearing has become one of the biggest stories in true crime news.

Join Emmy Award-winning journalist Joel Waldman and the #BestGuests in true crime as they analyze the arguments presented during the hearing, review Susan Smith's history while incarcerated, and explain the factors parole boards consider when making these difficult decisions. Our expert panel also discusses the emotional testimony from the victims' family, the legal process behind parole reviews, and the broader questions surrounding justice, accountability, and rehabilitation. Throughout the discussion, we separate verified facts from opinion and provide balanced, evidence-based legal analysis.

This episode delivers a direct, conversational, and concise breakdown of the latest developments and explores what the parole board's decision means moving forward. Stay informed with expert legal insights, compelling real crime stories, inspiring survivor stories, the latest true crime news, discussions of notable cold cases, and trusted analysis from the STS podcast.
Key Points from the Episode:

Latest updates from the Susan Smith parole hearing

Breakdown of the parole board's decision

Victim impact statements and family perspectives

Factors considered during parole review

Legal analysis from the #BestGuests

Discussion of justice, accountability, and rehabilitation

What happens next following the board's ruling

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Nearly 30 years ago, Susan Smith confessed to drowning her two young sons in a South Carolina lake, shocking the nation.

Now, she faces a parole board in a bid for freedom, sparking fierce debate about justice and rehabilitation.

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Notorious Child Killer Susan Smith’s Prison Phone Sex: How Common Is It?

glecy@bigpondpodcasts.com (Joel Waldman) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Susan Smith is back in the spotlight as questions surrounding reported prison phone sex raise a broader question: how common are sexual relationships and intimate communications behind bars? In this episode, STS examines the Susan Smith prison controversy, what is known about her reported phone conversations, and the rules surrounding inmate relationships. How unusual is the Susan Smith situation, and what does prison life look like when it comes to intimacy and communication?

Key Points:

Susan Smith’s reported prison phone conversations
Questions surrounding sex and relationships behind bars
How common intimate inmate relationships may be
Prison rules governing inmate communication
The public interest surrounding Susan Smith
Her history and high-profile criminal case
What is known versus what is speculation
How prison relationships can affect inmates
Broader issues surrounding life behind bars

The Susan Smith story continues to attract attention decades after her conviction. STS looks at the reported prison phone controversy and the larger reality of relationships, intimacy, and communication among inmates. The episode separates confirmed information from speculation while exploring why the Susan Smith story continues to generate headlines. Follow the STS Podcast for survivor stories, true crime news, cold cases, and real crime stories.

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Murdering mom Susan Smith who infamously drown Even her two sons in a South Carolina lake in 1994 is having tawdry phone sex from behind bars with a lonely lothario half her age.

'You make me feel young again,' she cooed down the line to the man, identified as Michael W.

'I love talking to you.'

Michael, 27, is one of at least seven men that Smith has hooked up with on the phone as she waits to see if she can be freed in November after being locked up for 30 years.

The bigger question: how common is prison promiscuity?

#BestGuests:

Founder of Evolution Reentry Services, Jacqueline POLVERARI is a leader with over 25 years’ of proven successes in mentoring and therapeutic environments and criminal justice reentry. Her experience working with trauma in the criminal justice field culminated through her personal journey of making poor choices over a decade ago.

Tommy Scoville was raised in an upper middle class family. Skied professionally, retired, and became a public speaker and got rich.

Then the doctors said no more pain meds. That followed with becoming addicted to Street drugs, crime, and eventually a conviction for bank robbery. Tommy Married his defense attorney went back for gyn running, then got clean and started the life boat.

Dr. Roger Rhoades is a Therapist in Greenville, South Carolina specializing in dysfunctional relationships.

He’s also worked with inmates.

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Stephen Smith's Mother Pleading for Help in Solving Son's Murder

glecy@bigpondpodcasts.com (Joel Waldman) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000

The Stephen Smith case remains unsolved, and his mother continues pleading for answers and help in solving her son’s murder. In this episode, STS takes a closer look at the Stephen Smith investigation, the questions surrounding his death, and the renewed efforts to uncover what happened. What happened to Stephen Smith, and could new information finally help investigators identify who was responsible?

Key Points:

Stephen Smith’s mother continues seeking answers
The investigation into his death
Why the case has remained unresolved
Key questions surrounding the circumstances of his death
Investigative developments and potential new leads
The impact of the case on Stephen’s family
The ongoing push for justice and accountability

The Stephen Smith case has drawn renewed attention because of its unanswered questions and connections to a broader South Carolina true crime story. We examine the investigation, known evidence, potential leads, and the family’s fight for answers while separating confirmed facts from allegations and speculation. Follow the STS Podcast for survivor stories, true crime news, cold cases, and real crime stories, bringing context and attention to cases that continue to demand justice.

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Alex Murdaugh went from prominent South Caaarolina attorney to convicted killer …he murdered is wife Maggie and son Paul.

And in his wake it seems like the entire Low Country was affected…

One Low Country Murder which remains unsolved is Stephen Smith’s.

His mother has urged investigators to look at the phone found in his pocket the on the night he died.

The teenager's death on a lonely South Carolina road was treated as a hit-and-run for nearly six years

A pathologist now claims a “single blow to the forehead” killed South Carolina teenager Stephen Smith, who had ties to the Murdaugh family.

#BestGuests:

Lori Murray has an office in Columbia, South Carolina that bears her name. She is an aggressive litigator and negotiator whose focus is on criminal defense and personal injury matters.

Lori’s a former law clerk and also a former prosecutor. The National Trial Lawyer’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers + Voted Eilte Attorney 2020 by her peers in both Personal Injury and Criminal Law

Aimee Zmroczek is the owner of A.J.Z. Law Firm, LLC. focusing on criminal defense, PCR’s, and Plaintiff’s cases in both state and federal courts.

She’s been voted as a member of superlawyers continuously since 2019 and have had over 10 not guilty's on felony cases (murder, rape) since 2009

Amy Lawrence fights for the civil rights of the wrongfully accused every day in her practice at The Lovely Law Firm.

Amy was on MTV’s Teen Mom 2 and has appeared on the Dr. Phil show.

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Mallory Beach's Summer Trial Looms as Stephen Smith's Investigation Heats Up

glecy@bigpondpodcasts.com (Joel Waldman) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The Mallory Beach trial is looming, while the investigation into Stephen Smith continues to heat up. In this episode, we break down the latest Mallory Beach developments, what to expect from the upcoming trial, and the renewed attention surrounding the Mallory Beach case. We also examine the latest developments in the Stephen Smith investigation and the questions that continue to surround both cases.

Key Points:

The upcoming Mallory Beach trial
What to expect as the case moves toward trial
Key legal issues surrounding the Mallory Beach case
New developments in the Stephen Smith investigation
Why the two South Carolina cases continue to draw attention
Unanswered questions surrounding Stephen Smith’s death
What investigators and attorneys could focus on next

The Mallory Beach case remains a major topic in true crime news, while the Stephen Smith investigation continues to raise questions and renewed public interest. We break down the latest developments, legal issues, and unanswered questions while separating confirmed facts from allegations and speculation. Follow the STS Podcast for survivor stories, cold cases, and real crime stories, with in-depth coverage of the cases that continue to make headlines.

Welcome to another episode of Surviving The Survivor, the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of True Crime… Alex Murdaugh went from prominent attorney to convicted killer … And in his wake it seems like the entire Low Country was affected… The case of Mallory Beach’s untimely death in a boating accident is headed to a civil trial soon as authorities say the investigation into Stephen Smith’s death is heating up.

#BestGuests:

Hampton County native Michael M. DeWitt Jr. is multiple-award-winning journalist and longtime editor of the 143-year-old The Hampton County Guardian. DeWitt’s boots-on-the-ground coverage of the Murdaugh crime saga has been published in print and online around Gannett’s nationwide USA TODAY Network, and he has appeared on ABC’s 20/20, CBS’s 48 Hours, Dateline NBC, and Netflix documentaries to discuss the case. Aimee Zmroczek is the owner of A.J.Z. Law Firm, LLC. focusing on criminal defense, PCR’s, and Plaintiff’s cases in both state and federal courts. She’s been voted as a member of superlawyers continuously since 2019 and have had over 10 not guilty's on felony cases (murder, rape) since 2009 Amy Lawrence fights for the civil rights of the wrongfully accused every day in her practice at The Lovely Law Firm. Amy was on MTV’s Teen Mom 2 and has appeared on the Dr. Phil show.

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Will Stephen Smith's Mother Get Justice For Her Murdered Son?

glecy@bigpondpodcasts.com (Big Pond Podcasts) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Will Stephen Smith’s mother finally get justice for her son? In this episode, we revisit the Stephen Smith case, the questions surrounding his death, and his mother’s ongoing fight for answers and accountability. As investigators continue examining the circumstances surrounding Stephen Smith, what new evidence or developments could finally bring justice to his family?

Key Points:

Stephen Smith’s mother’s fight for justice
The circumstances surrounding Stephen Smith’s death
Unanswered questions in the investigation
New evidence and developments in the case
The ongoing search for answers and accountability
Why the case continues to draw national attention
What could happen next in the investigation

The Stephen Smith case remains a powerful story in true crime news, especially for a family that has continued to seek answers. We break down the investigation, the evidence, and the questions that remain while keeping confirmed facts separate from allegations and speculation. Follow the STS Podcast for survivor stories, cold cases, and real crime stories that give families and victims a voice.
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Alex Murdaugh went from prominent attorney to convicted killer …

And now there are growing list of questions left in his wake …

Will Stephen Smith’s murder be solved? And will his mother finally get justice?

Today's #BestGuests break it down.

Eric Bland was selected for inclusion in the South Carolina Super Lawyers in the 2015, 2016 and 2017 list for excellence and recognition as a Super Lawyer in Professional Liability. He was one of two in the entire State of South Carolina with this honor.

He also happens to be representing Stephen Smith's family whose suspicious death was declared a murder shortly after Alex Murdaugh's conviction. He is host of Cup of Justice, a true crime podcast.

Sarah Ford has served as Legal Director at the South Carolina Victim Assistance Network since 2017, where she leads a team of attorneys and advocates to provide direct legal services to South Carolina crime victims. She is a former South Carolina prosecutor and hosts the podcast Palmetto Primetime.

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A Rape Kit Ordered for Stephen Smith: STS Investigators Break It Down

glecy@bigpondpodcasts.com (Big Pond Podcasts) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

The Stephen Smith Rape Kit raises new questions about the investigation into the South Carolina teen’s death. In this episode, STS investigators break down what is known about the Stephen Smith Rape Kit, why it was ordered, and what questions it could raise about the circumstances surrounding his death. What can the Stephen Smith Rape Kit tell investigators, and could it help answer some of the questions that have remained unresolved?

Key Points:

Why a rape kit was reportedly ordered for Stephen Smith
What is known about the investigation
Questions surrounding the circumstances of his death
What forensic evidence could potentially reveal
How investigators have revisited the case
Unanswered questions surrounding Stephen Smith’s death
What STS investigators are watching closely

The Stephen Smith Rape Kit is another important detail in a case that continues to generate true crime news and public interest. STS investigators break down the available information, forensic questions, and what remains unknown while separating confirmed facts from speculation. Follow the STS Podcast for survivor stories, cold cases, and real crime stories, with in-depth coverage of investigations that continue to demand answers.
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#BestGuests:

America’s most respected Detective Fil Waters spent decades in the law enforcement world becomING an expert at obtaining criminal confessions.

He spent 23 years working as a homicide detective in the Houston Police Department investigating more than 400 homicide cases, including one that took the life of his good friend and fellow police officer.

Detective Waters is also a Marine and the owner of Kindred Spirits Investigations. He also starred in the show “The Investigator”.

Agent Scott Duffey is Director of Wilmington University’s Criminal Justice Institute.

Scott is a retired FBI supervisory Special Agent of the Wilmington, Delaware Resident Agency. He worked violent crime matters, gangs, bank robberies and Fugitive task force cases for 20 years before being promoted supervisor of the violent crime task force in Wilmington, Delaware

Prior to FBI, served 5 1/2 years as a Pennsylvania police officer

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