Evaluation:
Published: 01.10.1996.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'The Susan Smith case', 1.
  • Essays 'The Susan Smith case', 2.
Extract

In the blink of an eye, North America was informed of Susan Smith's tragic loss of her two young boys. No one would have guessed that such a violent crime could have occurred in a small town . Throughout the ordeal , police began to see the flaws in Susan Smith's story. This lead to suspicions, causing the police to make Susan Smith their prime suspect. Days later, Susan Smith confessed to the hideous crime she committed, leaving the nation in disgust. The actions of Susan Smith, which were based on her background and the events in question have left a profound social and legal impact…

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