GREENWOOD, SOUTH CAROLINA: Child killer Susan Smith, who is serving a life sentence for the murder of her two sons, has been involved in flirtatious exchanges with a minimum of six men while imprisoned at the Leath Correctional Institution in Greenwood, South Carolina.
The shocking revelation comes as she prepares for an upcoming parole hearing in November 2024.
One of Smith's admirers has taken disturbing actions by crafting a fictional portrayal of their life together in the popular game 'The Sims.' This includes naming a virtual child "Michael" as a troubling tribute to one of the sons she tragically drowned.
In addition to the virtual relationships, several of her pen pals have offered her a place to stay once she is released from prison.
Smith's history of infractions and troubled past
This disturbing development follows a history of infractions Smith has accumulated during her time in prison, including incidents related to sex, drugs, and self-harm.
Also Read: Manuel Rocha: Former US ambassador arrested over accusations of secretly serving as agent for Cuba
Smith has served 27 years of her life sentence for the 1994 murders, where she strapped her two young sons into the back of a car and allowed it to roll into a lake, all because a man she was having an affair with did not want children.
The family of Susan Smith was unsurprised by her messy love life. One relative told The Messenger, "That's Susan for you. She's always had a messy love life. Some things don't change. But she seems to be happy."
Also Read: Arizona student seriously injured in 'promposal'-gone-wrong sues school for $1M
One of Smith's admirers affectionately addressed her with the nickname "Pookie" and conveyed his yearning for her in a message dated August 13, stating, "Dearest Pookie, I've been thinking of you and missing you soooooo much. Hoping I can do something for you soon...Love you so much it hurts, Your Pookie."
This admirer is reportedly a 60-year-old airline pilot who has immersed himself in the virtual world of 'The Sims' to replicate a life with Smith.
Another individual who admires Smith, despite being one of several suitors, shared with The Messenger, "I just find her interesting and misunderstood. She's not what you think she is. She's a good person who did something terrible when she was young and not in her right mind. People can change."
Susan Smith is one of South Carolina's most notorious killers due to the heinous crime she committed at the age of 22.
She was found guilty of the murder of 3-year-old Michael and 14-month-old Alex, which occurred after a man she was involved with in an affair conveyed his unwillingness to have children.
Smith initially claimed that her sons had been abducted by an unidentified black man during a carjacking, shedding crocodile tears on national television while pleading for their safe return.
However, her deceitful story quickly unraveled, and she confessed to strapping her children into her car and allowing it to roll into a lake.
Smith's prison disciplinary history
Throughout her prison term, Smith has faced numerous disciplinary actions, including self-mutilation and the use and possession of narcotics.
She was transferred to Leath Correctional Institution following multiple sex scandals, including an affair with a prison guard and a prison captain.
In 2015, Smith told reporters that she had planned to take her own life on the night of the tragedy, not her sons.
She refuted the accusations that she harmed her children to be with a man and contended that she was not in her right mind at the time of the murders.
"I had planned to kill myself first and leave a note behind telling what had happened," Smith stated. "I didn't believe I could face my family when the truth was revealed."
In 2012, she made a suicide attempt by smuggling in a razor blade, a gesture possibly connected to her long-standing history of depression that predates the murders.
During the initial court proceedings, it came to light that Smith's stepfather, Beverly Russell, had sexually abused her as a teenager and had engaged in consensual sexual relations with her as an adult.
He had partially mortgaged his home to finance Smith's legal defense and contended that the burden of guilt should not rest solely on her shoulders.
Smith is scheduled for a parole hearing in November 2024, a request her ex-husband opposes, the Daily Mail reported.
Warning: This article contains a recollection of crime and can be triggering to some, readers’ discretion advised.More from MEAWW
ncG1vNJzZmillZbEuHrCqKRor5iWwW7Ax56wZpyfYq%2BmtMinm2aakafAbrfIpaOeql2ivK550q6qmqZdqLqqwMesZKybkaOxorjOrqpmqKKewLC6jKWgn51dp7K3scClnJ1lkZ2yorCMqJ1mamBngW68wKumpZ1dnbKivsinng%3D%3D