Susan Smith

This book is based upon the publicly available facts, primarily from the Susan Smith trial itself, which consisted of public sworn testimony, and by interviews with individuals whose comments are public knowledge. The key question I have addressed is the question, Why? Why did Susan V. Smith do what she did? Various views were expressed during the trial. The jury found Susan guilty of two counts of murder, finding her guilty of harboring malice against her two little boys. On the other hand, mental health experts, social workers, and school counselors testified as to Susan's history of depression, suicidal thoughts and actions, and adjustment problems in the context of her tragic loss of her father to suicide, her sexual abuse by her stepfather, and her growing up in a dysfunctional family with a family tree replete with multiple cases of depression and alcoholism. - Introduction.

First sentence: Rushing through the automated glass doors of the entrance, Susan looked up and focused on the high ceiling with its bright fluorescent lights at the Winn-Dixie supermarket where she was reporting for work.

Year

1995

Language

English

Publisher

Glenbridge Publishing

Editions

1

Pages

237

ISBN

9780944435380

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