Susan Smith, the "killer mom," has demonstrated through her romantic relationships that "humans are disposable" to the murderer seeking parole, according to an expert.

Susan Smith is set to receive her first chance at parole this fall, 30 years after she killed her two young sons, but a report suggests that she still views humans as "disposable," an expert said.

Smith, who is now 51 years old, will have her first parole hearing on November 4, exactly 30 years after she admitted to drowning her two children, Michael Daniel and Alexander Tyler, in a South Carolina lake.

A week after receiving a letter from her ex-boyfriend and potential affair partner, Tom Findlay, stating that her sons were an obstacle, prosecutors claimed that Smith killed her boys.

"Susan, I could really fall for you. However, as I have previously mentioned, there are certain aspects of you that don't align with my preferences, specifically your children," he stated, as reported by Deseret News.

Dr. Katherine Kuhlman, a licensed clinical and police psychologist, stated to Planet Chronicle Digital that Smith's behavior exhibits symptoms of Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD), which may have played a role in her 1994 crime and is evident through her numerous romantic correspondences.

The American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders describes DPD as a condition characterized by a "requirement for others to take responsibility for significant aspects of their life." People with DPD struggle with "disagreeing with others due to the fear of losing support or approval."

Over the past three years, Smith has received financial offers from nearly a dozen suitors through monitored jailhouse messages and telephone calls, according to the New York Post. Many of these conversations have been sensual and breathy, the newspaper reported.

Recently, an inmate fell in love with one of the men, only to later feel "duped."

The South Carolina man, who communicated with Smith for 18 months before ending their relationship, stated that she had always desired something from him, according to a report by the Post.

"We're not men to her; we're marks," he said. "She's always calculating what she can obtain."

"According to Kuhlman, her view of humans is that they are disposable. She sees her children and relationships as expendable once they no longer benefit her. It is unclear whether her actions are intentional or a result of her disorder."

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According to Kuhlman, there is limited treatment for personality disorders, particularly when individuals are imprisoned.

"Personality disorders are ingrained mindsets that typically develop in childhood and can be managed but require intensive treatment."

"Kuhlman stated that prisoners are not receiving treatment at an intense level, but rather their focus is on preventing suicides among depressed individuals and maintaining calmness among the population."

"I'm not sure it would be possible for her to tell the parole board that she was working through it," Kuhlman said.

Smith expressed optimism during a recorded phone call prior to his parole hearing on Nov. 4.

"I'm ready to move on," Smith allegedly said to one suitor over the phone earlier this year. "I've completed my task. It's time for me to leave."

Philip Holloway, a criminal defense attorney, informed Planet Chronicle Digital that her chances of an early release are "unprobable."

""It seems unlikely that she would be granted parole given the nature of the case," Holloway stated."

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Smith's history of misconduct in prison, including drug use and self-harm, was highlighted by Holloway. According to the South Carolina Department of Corrections, Smith lost canteen, visitation, and telephone privileges for drug use twice in 2010 and again in 2012.

"Holloway stated that based on her record, she has a persistent inability to adhere to rules and regulations, which raises concerns about her ability to conform to societal norms and laws if released from prison."

Holloway stated that the parole board should not consider Smith's jail time romances when making a decision, but rather the surviving relatives of her slain children's statements opposing her parole could influence the board's decision.

Smith, the father of the murdered children, has since remarried and fathered two additional children. His family reportedly intends to oppose his release.

"One of David's relatives stated to The Messenger that he still thinks of his boys daily and doesn't want Susan to be released. "She deserves to be in jail... she belongs there. And we will do whatever it takes to keep her there.""

Smith intends to attend the hearing, as reported by the Post. However, the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services has not informed victims' families about the upcoming hearing.