Years ago, my dad spoke to one of the divers that found them and he said when he got to the car he saw the little hand on the window and it was one of the most horrific and heart breaking things he'd ever witnessed and had to go through alot of therapy to deal with it. This story has always broken my heart, to think of those babies last moments.

I remember this like it was yesterday. When it came out that she killed those precious boys I cried, I couldn't believe anyone could do such a cruel thing. I hope she never gets out of prison. You did a beautiful job presenting this heartbreaking story. May those two angels continue to rest in peace. 💝

@daradiant1

2 жыл бұрын

I live in South Carolina and I had just went to basic training in Great Lakes, IL. Talk about hurting! My company commander made me called back home to make sure my parents was safe.

@tieramcmahon5533

2 жыл бұрын

Same. I was horrified it came out it was her. No sympathy for her. As a matter of fact, I think she should be charged for murder in all the deaths that occurred while people were paying their respects. Awful woman.

@traceymarrero1542

2 жыл бұрын

@@tieramcmahon5533 I agree 💯!

@travelrx81

2 жыл бұрын

Just...wow. I cried like this happened yesterday. I was only 13 when this happened. I am a mother of two precious boys, my youngest just turned 3 years old. I couldn't imagine my life without either of them! I wish single mothers who think they HAVE to be in a relationship with a man outside of her children's father, would stop and think that NO man is more important than her children. Children are our future, and it is up to us to give them all the love and nurturing they need throughout life. ❤

@susanneanderson1235

2 жыл бұрын

Tracey Mar…I feel as you do. I remember it like it was yesterday and still breaks my heart.

Drowning is a horrible way to die, but imagine dying to the hands of your mother as she watches you die in such a horrible and cruel way. Poor babies, may they rest in eternal happiness.

Scott, I remember this like it was yesterday. I had a horrible accident happen and I had lost my own son the same age as Alexander. Yes, they are both buried together in one casket. There father wanted them together for eternity as they were when they were taken from this earth. The casket had to be customised to fit them comfortably. The picture of that white casket will never leave my memory. RIP precious and innocent angels!

@CPGirl-wu7lu

Жыл бұрын

I also heard or read somewhere that there was so little of the boys left, it would've been pointless to put them in seperate caskets. Does anyone know if this is accurate? I'm planning on buying the book by David Smith from Thriftbooks.

I was told by a relative who knew Susan that she was always a self absorbed person who had no empathy for other people and didnt feel like rules and boundaries applied to her. I was also told that it looked like Micheal tried to unhook Alexander's car seat. I can't imagine what horrors those little babies went through. I hope they could not see their so called mom standing there watching as they were sinking to their deaths. This was a horrible way for two beautiful boys with lives to still be filled with memories and accomplishments to die. I hope the inmates make her remember what she did everyday and make her evil life hell. Death would be to easy for her let her rot where she is. Rest in love sweet princes may peace be yours. Great job Scott what a respectful and loving way to remember Micheal and Alexander.

@BlackAnvil47

2 жыл бұрын

If they did they would've did a Brazilian Prison justice on her by now

@gennyzelis2303

2 жыл бұрын

I believe that what your relative who knew her said

@brittaolson6550

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t doubt it. It’s rare that someone just loses their mind and does something totally out of character. It happens but, much more frequently, people act in accordance with character. They just don’t always get caught. She had probably gotten away with a lot already, if she thought she would get away with murder. In those days, I could see someone being that stupid. These days, I don’t know why anyone thinks they can kill someone and get away with it, but grandiosity and narcissism are often linked.

@mariecadely2922

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t understand your children is a reflection of you You love yourself but not your children ? I just don’t comprehend

@amandasmith2988

2 жыл бұрын

They mess with her she's well known on the yard I did time with her at leath what's sad is she was at cggci an been pregnant an gave birth to two babies while in prison

This story is disturbing on so many levels. She could have given custody to their dad, David. Disgusting.

@gennyzelis2303

2 жыл бұрын

Yes,Leslie- I have always said the same thing! I read David Smith's book right after it came out back then. It was so heartbreaking 💔 and what's even more is that he and his fiance wanted the kids and David had told Susan that at least once, probably more. And not in a threatening manner, like they planned to take her to court to get full custody either. Just like letting her know they were completely agreeable whether joint or full. From the book it seemed more like he wasn't going to fight her for it , just that he definitely wanted all the visitation he was entitled to and that if she was to feel stressed and struggling too much as a single mother that he would take them. He and his fiance were already getting them for weekend visits and so the evil b!+#$ knew full well that she didn't HAVE to be a single mother full-time and if she would have just given those babies to their dad then her new lover wouldn't need to 'raise her kids' bc then he wouldn't be getting a 'ready-made.family'. Some of the details of the book are a little hazy but others are crystal clear. And ine thing idt I could ever forget is the picture on the cover showing him sobbing the day of the funeral as his family members held him up so he didn't collapse on the ground. So no, I don't think she should or will make parole. Not if the parole board has even one person on it who also remembers that image

@lesliesaraiva7270

2 жыл бұрын

@@gennyzelis2303 I didn't know that David wrote a book. Thanks for that info. I'll have to get it.

@billyrichards8834

Жыл бұрын

The dude she had a affair with, wanted ZERO KIDS! If Susan just gave 'custody' to the dad, then they WOULD STILL be in HER life. In Susan's mind, she HAD TO DO IT!

@aprilgosa5779

Жыл бұрын

@@gennyzelis2303 Susan hated David her mother still does she killed them to spite and hurt him

@crystalsherman8896

Жыл бұрын

Exactly

That’s heartbreaking to hear them holding hands while they drowned. I hope she lives a very long time and suffers and suffers and suffers some more. Absolutely adorable kids.

@Mcmilliomay

Жыл бұрын

Very very heartbreaking

@billyrichards8834

Жыл бұрын

The world will see, when she goes up for Parole in December (2024)

@billyrichards8834

Жыл бұрын

With all do respect, how IN HELL WOULD ANYONE KNOW that the boy's held hands as they drowned? Give me a frigging break! ADDED DRAMA ... NOTHING MORE!

@Aaron_Scissorhands

Жыл бұрын

@@billyrichards8834 Because that's how they were found. Holding hands.

@aprilgosa5779

Жыл бұрын

Michael also struggled to get out he was asleep but woke up Veteran cops and investigators when they recovered the boys they were in tears some even collapsed on the ground i read and these men had seen a lot the bodies sorry to say this were degraded to some degree i guess frm 9 days in the water ?how can a woman run from her babies as they scream for her i have nieces 2 Shaylee 8 and Delayna almost 5 on the 17th if they get so much as a boo boo i am comforting them Delayna got burned on the oven making cupcakes or cookies auntie gave that stove the business don't you burn my baby again i cannot imagine walking no running away as my children or them slowly go into a lake she did it 3 times before she let the car roll in that shows intent how did she not get 1st degree murder i mean lethal injection is too good for her unless they botch it i can't help it her and Casey bring out my evil side but she is still playing the victim her mother even wrote a book and in the beginning she blames David for ruining her daughters life I thought you stupid bitch like Casey Susan used the i ws abused excuse unlike Casey it was kinda true her step dad did molest her as a kid but she continued an affair with him as an adult and her mom stayed with him she is also to blame for the boys murders i like most of America believed her i was also a kid who knew nothing about mothers killing their own and was like a mother couldn't do this she must be telling the truth but her own lies caught up to her she said she was at a stop light when carjacked but thing she had no clue of is it was being watched by a camera she was not bullied into confessing and her blaming a black man was low too but a woman who can do that to her own babies as they scream Mommy Mommy is pretty low some say she did it to be with Tom Finley or win him back but he did not want her she was nuts I believe he told her that about her kids to get rid of her not understanding what she was capable of lik the man who was with Diane downs and broke it off to go back to his wife she also was nuts I mean Diane did shoot her kids but that was evil not nuts as with Susan and Casey and I think both men grew tired of it and the obsessiveness of the 2 women it was flings to them men she did it mainly to A to hurt David their wedding album was in the back of the submerged car they were separated not yet officially divorced she also probably was tird of them too why else would she choose a cruel method it took minutes for that car to sink it first flipped on its front with the back end up in the air then it went under they showed a demonstration or reenactment in court God that video which i sawafter seems to last forever howcan they watch that and convict her of only 2nddegree murder in the 3 times she put the brake on and then let it go the last time that itself can be premeditation but she had probably been thinking about it longer

I lost my son in 1994, this story breaks my heart. i hope she never gets out. Thanks Scott , you did a great job of telling this story.

Seeing this story still upsets me. Those two little boys who did nothing wrong, still strapped in their car seats, were killed by a monster who was their mother. I couldn't imagine the terror that those two little boys went through as the water kept coming up and wondering when Mom was going to help them and get them out of the car??? Susan Smith should have gotten the death penalty, but she got life instead. A very sad and sickening story.

@appletina3133

2 жыл бұрын

I had nightmares about those kids screaming for their mom. Just awful.

@kimwarner1681

2 жыл бұрын

Didn't they find a handprint from Michael, they think it was, on the window, from banging on it? She stood on the dock and watched them sink...I hate this b..she should have received the death penalty.

@lscummings

2 жыл бұрын

I was in my prime when she did this What should make us mad about this woman is not only the fact she killed her children however during those times a black man was being called out for something this white woman did all on her own.

@gennyzelis2303

2 жыл бұрын

@@lscummings you are right and that was s horrible absolutely disgusting and despicable thing to do! It lets us know that she was/is a terrible person and a racist to even come up with that lie.

@gennyzelis2303

2 жыл бұрын

@@kimwarner1681 I heard and read that also about his little handprint 😭

Hell awaits people like Susan Smith and Casey Anthony and any person that has harmed a child. I'll never forget these precious little boys and how fake she sounded pleading for her boys to come home. NEVER give her freedom!

@deadmanswife3625

2 жыл бұрын

Who died and left you King. God will judge

@deanabowes6427

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes ma'am that's what got my attention even still to this day how fake she was/is when she was bein interviewed, sayin she didn't know where her babies were at & the person who took them. She remindes me alot of amber portwood fake mom from 16 & pregnant/teen mom. amber has no tears in her eyes when she talks about missing her daughter. Just like susan smith. Both can "act" like with sympathy that they love & miss their kids but put the camera away & it's just another normal day without tears. Put the camera in front of their face & it's all crocodile tears with absolutely no feelings & no emotions for their kids. No remorse on ither female.

@dawngibbs691

2 жыл бұрын

I don't know if you heard of Paula Sims from alton Illinois she killed her 2 baby daughters you can look it up

@conniecrawford5231

2 жыл бұрын

Susan Smith is up for parole in 2 years- keep her in prison for the rest of her life!

She actually used the sketch of the black man that killed a store owner In Fairfield county months prior. When they interviewed her and David, her ex husband, she acted like she was crying but there were no tears in her eyes, David was distraught while she begged for the return of her children. She makes me sick.

@billyrichards8834

Жыл бұрын

Susan goes up for Parole December (2024).

I was about 10 years old when this happened. I remember almost crying when I heard about this. I remember my mother telling one of my older brothers that when they pulled the car out of that lake the boys were holding hands and the older one had his other hand on the window. I will never in my life forget this. Now with children of my own, there is no man on the face of this planet, not one rich enough, smart enough, talented enough, handsome enough, well dressed enough, NOTHING enough for me to give one on my babies up for. There is no way. He would be gone in a new york second no looking back except seeing my head getting smaller and smaller as I walk away. Can we all even imagine if her "sketch" had remotely matched someone? That man would have probably been convicted or at least arrested and spent time in jail for something he knew nothing about. She is a horrible person and I pray the her husband David shows up to every parole hearing and does whatever he needs to do to make sure she stays right where she is. David please keep fighting. 25 years is not long enough. She owes her life in prison. She could have been executed

@traceyharrison973

2 жыл бұрын

Let’s hope she rots in prison

@Wonderland1865

Жыл бұрын

She should have gotten the death penalty! It’s disgusting that she has a chance of parole!

@saltydog4759

Жыл бұрын

It is crazy. Her act was vile, but She was pretty and had such sweet feminine countenance it is difficult to believe she got hung up one dude. She could have had any man she wanted. I wish I could have known her in 1994. I would have taken her, protected her and provided for her and those children. All she needed was a man in her life that wouldn't exploit, use and abandoned her. She deserved better than what she got. She was not stupid. She worked her way from a cashier to a bookkeeper for a local grocery store and then was hired at the textile mill as an assistant to the executive secretary and bookkeeper. She was a beautiful young woman. I saw something more in her than what she was driven to ultimately.

@Wonderland1865

Жыл бұрын

@@saltydog4759 I’m pretty sure you wouldn’t be saying this if she drowned your own kids!

@saltydog4759

Жыл бұрын

@@Wonderland1865 Had she been mine she would never have drowned anyone

I'm sorry, it pisses me off to no end that in the recent pics of Susan, she looks no worse than someone returning from vacation. No prison justice in a womans prison? No remorse shown, nothing. And those guards that had affairs with her are just as bad if not worse being that they knew what she did. Sickening. Good job Scott, much respect.

@niketv2847

2 жыл бұрын

As an ex employee of the prison where Susan was held and had those affairs, I can tell you with utmost certainty that she is in good company. So much of the population has killed their children that one honestly blends in with the other smh

@BlackAnvil47

2 жыл бұрын

So 🔥 is it true she has had another child or children from those sexual twist

@niketv2847

2 жыл бұрын

@@BlackAnvil47 no, she hasn’t had anymore. A few STDs maybe, but no children.

@whoknows3972

2 жыл бұрын

@@niketv2847 she’s getting out next year… some justices

@niketv2847

2 жыл бұрын

@@whoknows3972 no, she’s up for parole. I doubt she’ll make it especially with a case as highly publicized as hers.

What must've gone through Michael's mind as they went under. The fact that he held his little brother's hand in those final moments is even harder. Rest Forever In Splendid Paradise Little Angels!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@santinabellydance

2 жыл бұрын

😭😭😭💔

Hard to believe those precious boys would now be 30 and 28 years old. RIP Michael and Alex.

@kariay50

11 ай бұрын

💔😔 🙏🏻💙👼🏼💙👼🏻

@jeffdarnell7942

9 ай бұрын

That's the hardest thing to think about. What a bitch...

@lorraineb.4698

9 ай бұрын

No man is ever worth it. Stay by yourself. Stay single.

@DJ-iu5bb

8 ай бұрын

@@lorraineb.4698 i mean if you wanna be a Thot all thats fun but at least give custody to the children say you aint ready

@StuMarston

5 ай бұрын

@@lorraineb.4698 Must you use the tragedy of these two youngsters as an opportunity to vent on males? How about your takeaway should be some women should never have kids. How about that?

I felt conflicted about giving this video a thumbs up (which I did only because of your work), because of the story that goes with it. I remember this story and how I felt when I found out about the boys' fate. So horrible, troubling and disgusting. Imagining the fear those babies felt, thinking of her standing on the shore watching and plugging her ears (which she said she did), as the car went under, makes me sick. Then even being so arrogant to think anyone, let alone an African American man (which she blamed it on) would want her car with kids in it. Nobody, even a jacker is going to want to drive around in a stolen car with 2 screaming kids in it. She must have been nuts. Imo, she should have suffered the same fate as her babies, and she should have gotten the death penalty. She should be gone from the earth. Period.

@aprilgosa5779

Жыл бұрын

i forgot about her plugging her ears and watching i just remembered her running away as they cried for her i hate that she is alive in Prison but hat just means Jesus has a bigger plan for her atleast unlike Casey Anthny Susan got punished but the lord will get Casey too

@Amy-466

Жыл бұрын

I think the death penalty is too easy. Let those that do awful things SUFFER.

@RlsIII-uz1kl

8 ай бұрын

When I first started watching KZread content I didn't completely understand the context of the thumbs up and thumbs down. I thumbs down a video of it was a bad topic but after time realized that giving a thumbs up helps get the story out and supports the KZread creators for shining light on such horrific incidents to keep up awareness.

I remember this so well. I can't even imagine the fear and panic those little boys must of felt. I hope she doesn't get out of prison. Scott, this video was well done and with much respect. Thank you ❤ and stay safe

@jeanorr3619

2 жыл бұрын

She should have gotten life and never see sun ever again she a monster she gets out more kids to die!!

I remember this story well and I was a young girl myself. My aunt lived maybe 10 mins from where the Smiths lived. You told this story well my friend! Much love from southeast Kentucky

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, I feel the same. She doesn’t deserve a moment’s peace for the rest of her miserable life! 😡

I remember when this popped up on the news..She lied saying a black man hijacked her car with the kids in it...Then to find out she lied to cover up her crime🤬🤬🤬🤬

I was a senior in HS when this tragedy occurred and I remember I would watch the news conferences because it was just so sad. Scott, you did an amazing job with this vlog. When you were visiting the boys' final resting place, I got emotional as you left the toy cars on their gravestone😥

@vanessaverner8480

2 жыл бұрын

I was in 8th grade

@gigigiseleworld

2 жыл бұрын

She even accused a Black man of kidnapping her kid's..and that so called.. "Car Jacking"..

Absolute monster to do this to your own children, how they suffered and how scared they must’ve felt. Omg just heartbreaking.

I’m from this town, I remember when this happened. The lake is less than 20 mins from my house. These two boys are the reason I become interested in true crime and different cases. Looking back, I was younger and didn’t realize how huge this story became until I was older and now I watch every video I can find on them. They lived in Lakeview Garden Apartment’s before the murders, my grandmother lived under them and told me stories of them arguing all the time. I’ll never forget this case and I’ll never forget Susan Smith for what she done to those precious babies! Thank you for sharing their story

I was raising my 3 kids when she did this. The level of utter disgust I felt when I heard this was overwhelming. I can't stand the thought of ppl killing their children, and I'll never understand it. We would've been more than happy to welcome, raise, and love them! Scott, you did a great job on this!

This happened my junior year of high school. I remember feeling so sad for those two little boys . Now that I am a mother of two children myself my heart just aches for these babies. I can't fathom what went through her mind to make her do that. My children are my world. It was & is such a tragedy.

@teedgraellis3054

2 жыл бұрын

I was also a Junior in high school.

@juicyjules7409

2 жыл бұрын

Right jus sick poor babies oh mental illness

Literally in tears when you put those cars down. Thanks for keeping their memories alive and letting the world know what a monster she was!

It would be interesting to take Susan and give her a tour of the same location where she committed the crime many years ago and see her reaction, that should be done from time to time with everyone who commits a crime and leaves a legacy of pain and destruction, take them out of jail and torture their conscience by taking them to the same places where they shed innocent blood many years ago....thank you Scott 🌺

@annanimity7085

2 жыл бұрын

I like that idea

@SCOTTONTAPE

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea however I feel like some of the people who commit these crimes would somehow get off on revisiting their crime scenes. Not necessarily Susan Smith but serial killers and their ilk. I like the way you think tho

@annschiraldi1751

Жыл бұрын

Bravo,,,someone who thinks like me,

@floralmist6824

Жыл бұрын

That and make her view everything when they pulled the car out. Make her look at her angels holding hands. I would hope it would be so shocking that SHE would need therapy. Take it a step further and make her hold them. Not that those babies deserved to be held by a demon after they were murdered. Just every kind of emotional torture imaginable. Then again, it probably wouldnt bother her.

@gussygatlin3093

9 ай бұрын

If she never repents for her sins.... She will pay in hell for eternity. God doesn't like anyone messing with His children. 😢😢 They have been living happy, pain free lives with Jesus all this time & I bet God took their souls before they could suffer. 😌🙌💯☝️❤️

I remember their father saying something to the effect when his daughter was born he made her a promise that he wouldnt not love and give over 100% of himself to her because of what happened to Michael and Alex. I like the way you put it Scott, she did damage to many many people.

I remember this story so well. I was 15 and it was so heartbreaking. How could a mother do this to her own children? You are so right when you called her a monster and I hope she rots in hell! Beautiful video Scott and R.I.P to those beautiful babies.

Amazing job Scott . I remember this story very well. I had just had my 2nd daughter and I was so angry that anyone could do this to their babies. Knowing she stood there and watched her children drown just makes me sick

The hardest part of the death of a child is to wonder what may have been. Michael would be 31 years old, and Alex 28 if they were alive today. Who knows where they could have gone in life? Not knowing that is probably the most painful.

@CraigMcGuinn

Жыл бұрын

I hope that whatever form of celestial afterlife can await us after death is extra kind and soothing for Michael and Alexander. I also hope it’s a type of horrifying pain and loneliness for Susan Smith once she gets there that should only be outweighed by child murderers who did not have a nearly as traumatic of a childhood backstory and people who carried out the war crimes, genocides and inhumane forms of torture of human history (the inhumane torture part as in inhumane at the time the person who carried out the torture died, not in the present day)

Thank you for showing us all that you did Scott. I know it wasn't easy being there and seeing it in person.Rip to those little angels. I hope their mom never gets out and she wroughts in jail.

OMG, I was just talking to my friend the other day about this sad, horrific story. I told him that I follow you and it would be so awesome if you covered it, I told him it would be a pay per view for me, because I would pay anything to see you do it, and BOOOM,, you did it. Thank you soooo very much Scott… This is by far the best youtube channel on youtube, bar none, and Ill fight anyone who disagrees…

I had my first born the same age as alexander when this happened. It was so heartbreaking and then to find it was her was unimaginable! Great vlog Scott! Thanks for your hardwork and dedication!

@thomashninan6708

2 жыл бұрын

you are NOTHING

I read the book & I was so angry. She could have gave the boys to her Ex which loved them. It's just bull shit that she murdered her kids for a man. If a man could not except my kids, I didn't have a relationship with them. As far as pictures of the boys she needs to look at that picture and remember what she did. She has a special place in hell waiting on her.

I was 14 when this happened. To this day, I've never seen anyone who was more obvious than Susan smith. Seconds into her first interview, we were all like, "she did it."

@QueenAlexis556

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh! My mother knew right away that she had something to do with it, as we were watching TV the news footage showed her & David pleading with the community to help them find their children. I'll never forget my mother saying she knew Susan was guilty in some way or another😢

@CraigMcGuinn

Жыл бұрын

@@QueenAlexis556did you or your family think Susan could have had someone else she blackmailed kill her kids for her or keep her kids captive where the kids died without her there before Susan’s confession and arrest announcement

@CraigMcGuinn

Жыл бұрын

@@QueenAlexis556I was born in 1997, but when I saw a documentary in 2010 once I first heard of this story, I thought Susan Smith was clearly guilty of the kids’ disappearance, but that could have had someone else take her kids somewhere far away with that other person giving the kids a new last name so Susan would not be exposed

@QueenAlexis556

9 ай бұрын

​@@CraigMcGuinnI didn't say I knew anything. What are you talking about? I said my mother had a gut feeling that Susan had something to do with their disappearance. You' weren't even born when that happened so what are you getting at?

@CraigMcGuinn

7 ай бұрын

@@QueenAlexis556you said your mother knew right away that Susan was guilty and that you all suspected she was guilty in some way from the beginning. I was asking what made you guess Susan was guilty before she confessed

David believed her at 1st. I feel so terribly sorry for him. I remember seeing him at the boys funeral in pictures etc and it was so heartbreaking seeing him understandably devastated.

You presented this horrific story with dignity. Thanks Scott.

You should never apologize for feeling that way, she earned all our rage. Thank you for being so respectful to these little boys ❤

I live in South Carolina. A friend of my worked for the fire Department and said that when they pulled the car out that the two boys where hold hands

Just finished watching your story about the boys. You did a fantastic job on it. I lost custody of my two boys when I became addicted to drugs and alcohol. I’ve always said it’s like they died for me. But this story has made me realize how lucky I truly am. I struggle with my own demons but I cannot begin to imagine how God can forgive her. You could hear in your voice how hard this story was for you. A horrific story, but I enjoyed the way you told it!

I was 13 myself when it happened and I believed her story. I was horrified when they announced they found the boys in the car holding hands. This case and Andrea Yates still get me whenever I hear about it

@CraigMcGuinn

Жыл бұрын

The two parts that make Susan Smith worse than Andrea Yates: 1) Andrea Yates had tried to give her kids to child protective services at a time months before her crimes happened and was denied, and 2) Andrea Yates called 911 herself after her crimes and confessed to the operator. There was no way anyone could have known Susan Smith was capable of harming her own kids before her crime, and Susan Smith made up the story of a black man carjacking her car at that intersection near the lake with her kids in the backseat because Susan admitted in earlier prison interviews she had thought the cops would have found the car in the lake and assumed the carjacker ditched it there. So Susan’s plan was to have the cops find her car in the lake before those cops would suspect her of the murders so she could begin her life with Tom Finley. The reports on those interviews also said Susan was shocked when the initial divers lake search from before her confession didn’t find the car in the lake (I guess that’s because she didn’t realize the part of the lake her car sank at had a larger depth than it may appear from the shore). Luckily the jury had already convicted Susan Smith of two counts of murder by that point despite her defense team arguing her depression and past suicide attempts meant she was guilty of manslaughter in the trial without needing to hear those details

This story makes my blood boil and breaks my damn heart. Rest In Peace baby boys. And Susan.I hope your parole gets denied. You took 2 precious lives. You deserve to rot in prison.

@billyrichards8834

Жыл бұрын

Let Susan OUT! When she gets Paroled in December (2024), for Christmas, she could get lynched. They can tie her up and strap her into a car, than roll her into a lake and see how long she can hold her breath.

This had me in tears for a long time. I suffered with postpartum depression after the birth of my 3rd child. I was so pissed and sad that this woman did this to her children and then played the race card saying a black man stole her car and children. Coming from a mixed race family it pissed me off to my core that this woman said it was a black man when it was her own cruel mess of her making!!!

It makes me so sick when I see women choosing men over their babies!!!!! It makes me sick that ppl use mental illness as an excuse to kill their children or anyone else! I was no I am so livid w this witch!! Yuck! Thank you for sharing this story! I love the way you explain it exactly!! xx

@billyrichards8834

Жыл бұрын

Makes ME SICK to see Men choosing broads ... PERIOD!

@elwilliams106

8 ай бұрын

I totally agree 😡

Scott! I can tell this one was a very hard one for you to do and I know how much you was struggling and the anger you felt. But THANK YOU so much for sharing this story and honoring those babies. They deserve to be remembered and have their legacy of their short time here on earth shared and never forgotten. I pray their little souls are resting easy now!!!

@billyrichards8834

Жыл бұрын

Susan Smith comes up for Parole in December (2024).

They're grandpa on they're father's side named David Smith was Walmart store Manager at Manteca California Walmart that I worked at. I went to the prayer vigil we had there before the boys were found. Just heartbreaking this story was. She is not a mother but a monster. She needs to stay in prison. She gave up her rights to live. Those boys suffered in death. She knew exactly where they were. She murdered the babies. She doesn't deserve to ever walk free.

Even if that water was freezing you are still going to swim out there for your kids. It's just a natural reaction. Her actions speak for themselves

I can only imagine how frightened those precious little boys felt going into that lake. I hope she never gets out of prison. Scott I love true crime and I want to thank you for doing this beautiful, informative video. I hope you have a Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

I remember when this happened and, like you, I cannot abide anyone that abuses the defenseless. What she did was monstrous, heartless, and she should never get out. She's a total narcissist and feels NO REMORSE whatsoever for what she did. Thank you for the heartfelt tribute to those two sweet, little angels. BTW, when I saw that car pull into the parking lot, my antenna went up and I thought, "Scott, get outta there!" It's very strange that they were just sitting there. I kept thinking "Zodiac, BTK, those creepy opportunistic psychos." Please be careful when you go to these isolated places.

@SCOTTONTAPE

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Tia I was getting Zodiac vibes too!!

@tiamia7139

2 жыл бұрын

@@SCOTTONTAPE It was weird them just sitting there. Did you get a good look at them when you left?

@Usos2024

2 жыл бұрын

@@tiamia7139 really people pull up to places like that all the time i mean i pull up to parks sit there listen to my music eat my lunch its nothing strange about that. But it is best to be careful in these times.

@tiamia7139

2 жыл бұрын

@@Usos2024 I did think someone may be sitting there eating their lunch, or perhaps it was an unmarked police car patrolling the area, spotted Scott standing in the rain with his camera and was keeping watch. I found it a bit creepy and my "Danger Stranger" instincts kicked in. 😬 Those kind of lonely places are often the "hunting grounds" for weirdos and predators. Maybe I shouldn't read so much True Crime.😉

Good job Scott, you put your heart into it, I remember this story well, and as far as I'm concerned I hope she never gets out, but if she does I would love to give her a few minutes of my time, and I would be sure she is sorry when I got done with that sorry excuse for a person that she is. I have no heart for someone like her.

@billyrichards8834

Жыл бұрын

Susan Smith comes up for Parole December (2024)

Well done Scott.. it still saddens my heart after all this time, thank you for sharing this!!

I remember when this happened. I grew up in South Carolina and it still makes me mad to this day that someone could do such a heinous crime.

@adc2327

2 жыл бұрын

I am retired now. For years I had jobs that required travel. I had an assignment in South Carolina. I was staying at a bed and breakfast. There was a journal in every room. I read some of the journal. Many entries were made by reporters and journalists. The entries indicated the stay at the B&B was enjoyable. The reason for the stay was not. I wondered what awful thing had happened there. I Googled the town. That is when the Susan Smith name and story popped up. Like many here, I remembered the incident right away. So sad.

Was in middle school this happened but As a mom now and as a mom to 3 boys, this is so heart wrenching. Just heartbreaking💔💔

I was pregnant with my daughter when this happened. I can not even comprehend taking the life of the person I gave life too. I cried for the 2 babies who would never grow up. 💔😞

Hard to believe this horrific incident occurred nearly 30 years ago. I was 18 years of age at that time I remember all the news media coverage.

I remember this like it just happened. I was 16 at the time. I remember that lying snake at her press conference. I also remember my mom immediately saying "she's lying". Such a horrible, horrible thing. I've thought of those poor kids many times over the years.

As always a voice for the victims. Incredible job Scott! A case that happened after this one even more crazy is the Darlie Routier case in Texas. She was found guilty of stabbing her two boys and was sentenced to death. Her case is on appeal and the innocence project recently picked it up.

@melisaharris8943

2 жыл бұрын

In the Darlene Routier's case, I'll be honest I still question A LOT and have always thought the husband had something to do with it.

@theoneandonlypussinboots1180

2 жыл бұрын

@@melisaharris8943 As far as Darlee goes, i don’t think she’s innocent. I am a social worker and have worked a lot with mental health patients and she makes my social worker spidey senses go off big time! I do think Darren had some involvement too. He failed a polygraph

@gennyzelis2303

2 жыл бұрын

She actually has exhausted all her appeals now and the innocence project's involvement or interest in her case is merely a rumor.

@gennyzelis2303

2 жыл бұрын

@@theoneandonlypussinboots1180 as an avid true crime researcher and a long-time member of Justice for Devon and Damon Routier, I can say Darin had no involvement in the murders. His failed polygraph test had to do with his fraudulent affidavit he and Darlie's attorneys cooked up pertaining to the supposed bungled insurance scam burglary. Darlie, tho, failed her polygraph with flying colors. Oh, no, ✋️ wait-"inconclusive, I think, was the word they used"🤥.. if you know, you know.

@setraobondi5390

2 жыл бұрын

Don't Let Mothers of father to take their children lives Give an electric chair I don't even believe in electric chair that's what they deserve These poor children God-bless their souls Just because the man didn't want her with children both of them are sons 💔

Well done,you treated this video,with compassion and empathy!!!!!!?🇬🇧🙏

😂 The part you did that he called her “Beautiful, Sensitive and Smart” 😂 Another, Great Video!

I remember when that happened, it broke my heart. She should have given those two sweet boys to someone, preferably their dad. She's an evil person for what she did. It's such a heartbreaking story. I hope those little boys are resting in peace.👼👼🕊️🕊️

@joshuagreen3750

2 жыл бұрын

Rip micheal Alexander

She doesn't deserve to see the light of day. I remember that case very well. I can't even imagine the horrors her children went through when they realized they weren't getting out of that car. RIP to her children. Both would have been adults.

@elwilliams106

8 ай бұрын

😡😤🤬😢😥😭😭

When this happened, it was just horrific. And I remember, exactly where I was and what I was doing. Let me say this, when Susan Smith, said that a black man carjacked her with her two little boys in the car, and those little boys were not dropped off somewhere within a second or two down the road, or the car abandoned with the little boys safely still strapped in the car, or within a day or so the boys just were not found, I knew she was lying about this whole situation. I kept telling everyone that no black guy is riding around somewhere with two little white kids nor has he kidnapped them and going to keep them. I knew she was lying. And she was. I felt sorry for her husband who stood beside her during all her fake tears interviews and he had no ideal she was lying. This was so so sad. Those poor children. She should never be let out of prison, ever. She lied from the beginning. Shame on her.

What was it like standing there where this happened? I have wanted to go to somehow pay tribute (privately) to these sweet baby boys. Truly the most horrific story during my lifetime. GREAT VIDEO. I think we share sentiments.

@SCOTTONTAPE

2 жыл бұрын

A very very somber eerie feeling place. I’d be uncomfortable going in that water

Good job Scott. Honestly, if i heard of this story i forgot. I was 7 years old at the time it occurred. I can't believe she is getting paroled soon. That infuriates me. If I was in town I'd definitely would have helped you out on this video. I'm from South Carolina. Stay safe traveling back to Canada.

@mom4u412012

2 жыл бұрын

Just. Because you are up for parole doesn't mean you will get it

@gennyzelis2303

2 жыл бұрын

That's sweet

@paradisedreaming6363

2 жыл бұрын

She may be up for parole but that doesn’t mean that it will be granted to her…IMO, she really should spent the rest of her LIFE in prison….she murdered 2 people in cold blood!

Such a sad story! R.I.P Michael and Alex! This happened a few years after I had lost my own brother to Filicide (he was 12 when he was murdered by our mom). I was kept sheltered so I didn't hear about this story until I was older; this story still is just gut wrenching. I really hope Susan is NOT released. She doesn't deserve to be out.

@jennyh6703

2 жыл бұрын

I'm very sorry about your brother. I'll never understand how a mother can do that! Your right too, Susan should never get out.

@charlenevanwinkle2943

2 жыл бұрын

@@jennyh6703 thank you. I could never understand a mother that hurts her children either. I have 3 daughters and even though I get upset I could never hurt them. My bio mom did the unthinkable, but it was due to drugs and alcohol. I don’t want my kids to live a childhood they have to heal from; like I had to.

@charlenevanwinkle2943

2 жыл бұрын

@Lorraine Easter no. She only served 9 years. This happened July 1991 and she was out by j think fall of 2000. I’ve hlobly seen her 4 times since she has gotten out, I just try to stay away due to her narcissism.

@reneedennis2011

2 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry 😞.

@paradisedreaming6363

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, I am so sorry about your brother…..that’s just horrific!

Scott you handled this story with so much compassion and sensitivity. You did an outstanding job of telling this tragedy. It’s not easy to cover something like this and you couldn’t have done it with any more empathy. Thank you for allowing us to feel as though we could be there in spirit to offer our own thoughts and respects for those two beautiful innocent lives. God bless you. ❤

I was in my twenties in the 90’s with 2 children of my own and I will NEVER forget this case for as long as I live.

This hit so close to home. I just had my first son and I just wept when she admitted doing it. I held my son so close that night and many more nights that came after.

This is still so heartbreaking today. Those babies would have been scared to death. And she stood and watched them. Her lawyers said she was severely depressed at the time. I don't believe that. She wanted those babies dead so she could have a guy she'd slept with at work. If she was depressed it was after when she got caught. But she's no worse than the mother who drowned her children in the bathtub. Or the mom who hung her children. Or Leticia Stauch who killed her stepson Gannon. I'm a mom and I've had depression. But I've never wanted to harm my children. It's not their fault if things go wrong in my life. She could have left her husband and the boys. I'll never understand why she had to kill them. Never.

@billyrichards8834

Жыл бұрын

Maybe she can explain to the world, "why she did it," when she gets Paroled in December (2024).

I was pregnant with my first child, a son when this happened. I was sickened by it but when I became a mother it haunted me. Even though I knew the reason she did this, I still searched for an answer. When David wrote his book I thought I could find another reason why she did this. I never found one. I can’t fathom this at all. My son will be 27 soon and he is the absolute love of my life. Hold our children close ♥️🙏.

@riverjordan2725

2 жыл бұрын

Susan was an idiot to kill Michael and Alex. Michael and Alex would have loved and protected her.

There is no justification for what she did. She has the luxury of living out her days in jail, while her babies lays in a cold grave

I don’t live too far from Union. I remember it well, very sad what happened to those babies. Everyone felt it. I enjoyed the video, Scott.

Will never forget this story! Those poor boys! She could have just walked away from her life. She didn't have to kill those innocent boys! 💔💔💔💔

I forgot about how she blamed it on a black man! It makes it worse that she blamed a mystery black man when she herself had killed those sweet boys. It's disgusting! She really set a sick standard for people coming after her. I don't know why only 30 years. She should have been given life without parole!

@pommiebears

11 ай бұрын

What is worse than murdering your two little boys? She was going to blame someone. She was never going to admit to it. It doesn’t make it worse….it doesn’t get any worse. Cops knew she was full of doodoo!

I’ve been a fan for years, but after watching this I’ve gained even more love and respect for you. I agree with all your comments in this video. You have an amazing heart. God bless you!

I had just had my first child when this tragedy happened. I remember watching the news when it broke she had murdered those 2 beautiful babies. I cried for 3 days, holding my baby girl. 😭😭😭💔💔💔

Thank you Scott for doing this video. We will never forget Michael and Alex.

First time 👀 seeing your channel ,Scott. Nicely done. I like your special touch of sorta giving us a bird's eye view of the locations.

Thanks for your time, for your job, well done Scott. Thanks from Spain

I worked at the prison where Susan was initially held and where she had affairs with those officers. I checked her account just out of curiosity, never less than $4000 In deposits monthly. It’s really sick! People are literally in love with her. There’s one who brings his mother and so to visit her through the year…they actually fly here for that purpose and no they did not know her prior to the crime. She’s a nice person and all (or pretends to be) but it’s a bit much. RIP little Michael and Alex. Great video, Scott! Edit- she’s done no worse than a lot of women imprisoned with her. THAT is why she’s not having such a bad time in prison because she’s in really good company. So many baby killers in SC prisons, it’s really a sad statistic….including ones who have killed way more at once than she has. Look up Dawnn Baxter and Timothy Jones.. Susan’s case was just more sensationalized.

@Sharoneagles82

2 жыл бұрын

Can't believe people throw hard earned money at that thing

@niketv2847

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sharoneagles82 oh, but they do!

@olt4919

2 жыл бұрын

It also happened with the Unibomber once he was sent to prison, Richard Ramirez (who married his fan) and from what I read on a blog years back-Timothy McVeigh. I believe Dr.Grande covers this weird type of fandom on his youtube channel. Great work Scott on this story, thoughtfully done.

@Sharoneagles82

2 жыл бұрын

@@olt4919 no one is getting my money. I work too hard for it. Stuff these people

@granmabern5283

2 жыл бұрын

Sharon eagles in Canada old folks have to pay room and board in hospice according to how much money they have...

It should be life without parole. Her walking free would be an injustice. Very emotional watching this...just as you were making it.

You rock on all your videos. I have followed you all over this country with your videos. Thk you for taking me places that I would have otherwise never seen.

I was in high school when this happened. My heart broke for the father.

I remember the news coverage when it happened, I don' t understand how she would qualify for parole, the system is so negligent to consider the possibility of a release she should rot in prison. She's insane but she knew what she was doing, those poor babies. RIP!!!

I remember this very well. I feel the same as you do. She needs to have a tv and a continuous video of them pulling out the car and them removing her children to remind her everyday of the senseless act she done to those babies. There are so many women who can't have children, give them to their father's. Don't take a child's life 💔

In 1994 I had two sons ages 3 and 2. This crime devastated me. Every time I looked into my sons eyes, I'd think about those two precious boys! Back then, this type of crime was really unusual and shocking. It still makes me so sad what she did. After she did this, other women murdered their children. I will never understand how a mother could live with themselves after harming their babies! She had so many moments where she could have changed her mind but she didn't. I just can't understand! I know those boys are with God now and are surrounded by love and peace.

@tieramcmahon5533

2 жыл бұрын

I don't know if the crime was more unusual than now, or if our access to literally every story like this has made us used to it.

I was laying in the hospital bed after giving birth to my first son when it was aired on the news that they found both the little boys in the lake in the car. In memory and in honor of these two babies I named my first son Michael Alexander . Fly high sweet angels.

I remember this like it was yesterday. Horrible thing for her to do

If she actually read the whole letter Tom Findlay wrote her and paid attention to what he was saying then she would have realized that her being a mother wasn't the biggest issue to him- she WAS. It was her as a person. I don't think he would have wanted her even if she didn't have Michael and Alex. She chose to zoom in on the fact that he didn't want his own family or an already existing family. She knew the whole time that she killed her children and where they were that entire time and still focused on what Tom thought about her, if he was going to visit her, that she didn't want David being upset if he did etc. She thrived on the drama that came with the idea in her head that these two men would fight over her. TF could have cared less about her and David just wanted to know where his children were. She had that power and used it to manipulate him that entire time because she knew all along where they were and he didn't. She's sickening and evil.

@karensills42

2 жыл бұрын

Imagine how bad he feels now. Poor man

@killer_queen2295

2 жыл бұрын

@@karensills42 Not only did her lies impact so many people, but then pointing out how this guy didn't want kids as if it was HIS fault that this happened. He shouldn't feel any guilt because it isn't his fault she did what she did. She would have done it because of another man if it was another situation.

@karensills42

2 жыл бұрын

@@killer_queen2295 so true. Of course he isn't to blame at all. The whole story is so sad. Like you say so many lives destroyed by her selfishness. It also is sick that she has photos of them. She has no right to grieve seeing as she is the reason they're no longer here ...

@riverjordan2725

2 жыл бұрын

In the final Interview, the one with Susan and David holding hands on the couch, you can see that Susan's demeanor changed as she realized that Tom was NOT coming back to her and she was a prime suspect She was no longer smiling or smirking, she had a look of," I murdered my babies for a man who is not coming back to me and I am now a prime suspect. I'm in deep shit."

I am currently watching this one as I followed the story as it unfolded followed shortly by Darlie Routier. I want to thank you for your time and energy that’s gone into your KZread’s. I discovered you and have watched all weekend! Thank you is not near enough! 💙

Thank you for a very detailed and informative video, Scott. This was my first video on your channel. I always watch anything about this case because it still breaks my heart like it was yesterday. I was 28 then and recuperating from the birth of my second daughter. My girls were about the same distance in age as the Smith boys, so believe me, I was in SHOCK that another MOTHER could do this, and then to HER OWN CHILDREN! Needless to say, the Vallow/Daybell case and the Chris Watts case almost give me the same emotions because again…a mother destroyed her family and then a father destroyed his. All I can really say about these people is that they have committed these evil acts due to they are selfish and pure narcissists. Otherwise I cannot resign myself to how and why ANYONE would do this to their own flesh and blood. I look forward to more of your true crime cases. Thank you very much Scott.

Sheriff Wells did a excellent job investigating and more importantly using pressure during the interrogation.

I always remember this story. I hope you are doing well and I wish you a Merry Christmas and safe travels while you bring us your stories. Thanks for doing what you do 🤗

Well done as always Scott . Thanks😪

Thanks Scott for all your AMAZING content as always. You are always incredibly respectful and honest.

Another good video brother. But man I hate these types hurts my heart.

As a relatively new mom in 1994..i was horrified. I couldn't imagine harming your children. She's a monster..those poor babies

I cried while watching this video. Scott you always do such a great job with your videos. I knew this would affect me because I watched the story as it happened back then. She truly is a monster!

You did a great job with this story. So sad!