Killer mom Susan Smith’s former prison guard lover, Alfred Rowe, is speaking out against her potential release on parole, stating that she believes Smith has not truly learned from her time behind bars. In a recent interview with NewsNation’s Ashleigh Banfield, Rowe expressed his concerns about Smith’s readiness for parole, suggesting that she has only become more adept at criminal activities during her incarceration.
Rowe, who had a romantic relationship with Smith while she was in prison and subsequently lost his job as a result, emphasized that he does not believe Smith has undergone any meaningful rehabilitation during her time in custody. He highlighted her prison record as evidence that she has not truly reflected on her actions or made any significant changes to her behavior.
Smith, who is now 52 years old, became eligible for parole this year and could potentially be released within the coming months. Her first parole hearing is scheduled for November 4th, and Rowe expressed his doubts about her ability to successfully reintegrate into society if released.
According to Rowe, Smith’s history of drug and alcohol abuse, as well as her past criminal behavior, indicate that she may struggle to comply with the conditions of her parole. He suggested that she is likely to re-offend and ultimately violate the terms of her release, potentially leading to her return to prison.
Rowe admitted to having a sexual relationship with Smith while she was incarcerated, acknowledging that he was influenced by her manipulative behavior and charm. He expressed regret over his actions and noted that he was young and naive at the time.
Smith has been serving a life sentence at Leath Correctional Institution in Greenwood, South Carolina, since 1994 for the murder of her two young sons, Michael and Alexander. She infamously drowned the children by driving her car into a lake while they were strapped in their car seats. Despite claiming initially that they had been kidnapped by a black man, Smith later confessed to the crime.
In recent years, Smith has reportedly reached out to her ex-husband, David, in an attempt to garner his support for her parole bid. However, David has made it clear that he will oppose her release at the upcoming hearing, believing that she does not deserve a second chance at freedom.
As Smith’s parole hearing approaches, the debate over her potential release continues to stir up emotions and raise questions about the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in rehabilitating offenders like her. Rowe’s perspective offers a unique insight into the complexities of Smith’s case and the challenges she may face if granted parole.
