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Jailed mother charged in hot car death allowed funeral home visit hours before son’s service
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Justin Berger , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· August 16, 2026
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Key takeaway This visit took place on Friday and lasted 45 minutes.
A funeral service was held in Atlanta for 1-year-old Daniel Coleman. His mother, Deja Coleman, was not in attendance, despite expectations from family members and others. She is being held at the Gwinnett County Jail.
Deja Coleman had been granted a temporary visit to the funeral home prior to the service. This visit took place on Friday and lasted 45 minutes. Further details about the circumstances surrounding the funeral and Deja Coleman's situation are available from Atlanta News First.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 16, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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