Case Files 14: Susan Smith and the Impact of False Accusations with Celisia Stanton

Nobody Should Believe Me

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True Crime, Personal Journals, Society & Culture

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🗓️ 3 April 2025

⏱️ 78 minutes

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In this episode, Andrea is joined by Celisia Stanton, the host and creator of Truer Crime. Andrea and Celisia dive into the Susan Smith case, a story that garnered national attention in the 90s. Through talking about the case, they segue into the complex themes surrounding false accusations, media representation, racial bias, mental health, and the nature of violence. Andrea and Celisia discuss the dichotomy of having empathy for an offender, while also holding them accountable for their actions. *** Listen to Truer Crime: https://truercrimepodcast.com/ Order Andrea's new book The Mother Next Door: Medicine, Deception, and Munchausen by Proxy https://read.macmillan.com/lp/the-mother-next-door-9781250284273/ View our sponsors. Remember that using our codes helps advertisers know you’re listening and helps us keep making the show! https://www.nobodyshouldbelieveme.com/sponsors/ Follow Andrea on Instagram for behind-the-scenes photos: https://www.instagram.com/andreadunlop/ Buy Andrea's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Andrea-Dunlop/author/B005VFWJPI To support the show, go to http://Patreon.com/NobodyShouldBelieveMe or subscribe on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nobody-should-believe-me/id1615637188?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=larjmedia_podcasts) where you can get all episodes early and ad-free and access exclusive ethical true crime bonus content. For more information and resources on Munchausen by Proxy, please visit http://MunchausenSupport.com The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children’s MBP Practice Guidelines can be downloaded here: https://apsac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Munchausen-by-Proxy-Clinical-and-Case-Management-Guidance-.pdf *** Sources: https://www.hulu.com/series/impact-x-nightline-killer-mom-the-case-of-susan-smith-0b1f5ce7-cb4f-4a2a-a827-84052e5a5415 https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/21/us/susan-smith-south-carolina-case-parole/index.htmlhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp3npzxd1lwo https://apnews.com/article/susan-smith-parole-south-carolina-3c7c12e0cd0a23eee0e42a599b689597 https://apnews.com/article/susan-smith-parole-south-carolina-ae37185c6d9d056104c839b03bd1cac0 https://www.wyff4.com/article/local-history-arrest-parole-killer-susan-smith/62028246 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-07-28-mn-28940-story.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	True Story Media.
0:09.5	Hello, it's Andrea, and I've got a really fascinating case files episode for you today.
0:15.2	This is a crossover with my friend Celicia Stanton, creator of the excellent podcast, Trueer Crime,
0:22.8	which we will be sharing an episode of in the feed tomorrow.
0:26.2	Today, Silesia and I are talking about the Susan Smith case,
0:29.5	which touches on a bunch of themes that both of our shows cover.
0:33.1	I love doing these crossover episodes with other shows,
0:35.6	so let me know if there are other shows or creators that you think we should talk to.
0:39.9	If you want to get in touch with us about that or anything else, give us a shout at
0:43.9	hello at nobody should believe me.com, or you can leave us a comment on Spotify.
0:49.0	We also appreciate ratings and reviews of the show on Apple Podcasts.
0:52.8	And of course, if you want even more Nobody Should Believe Me, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts. And of course, if you want even more,
0:54.5	nobody should believe me, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Patreon and get two bonus episodes
0:59.0	a month. Now with that, here's the show. Just a quick reminder that my new book,
1:04.9	The Mother Next Door, Medicine, Deception, and Munchausen by proxy, is on sale right now,
1:12.9	wherever books are sold. The book was an Amazon editor's pick for nonfiction and the Seattle Times called it a riveting deep dive into MVP.
1:19.1	And if you are an audiobook lover and you like hearing my voice, which I'm assuming you do since
1:23.7	you're listening here, you should know that I narrate the audiobook as well. If you have
1:27.9	already read the book, which I know so many of you have, thank you so much. Please let me know
1:33.3	your thoughts and questions at hello and nobody should believe me.com. And we will bring my co-author,
1:38.6	Detective Mike Weber, on for a little book Q&A and post-retirement tell all special. Thanks for your support.
1:45.6	Well, friends, it's 2025.
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