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Mother charged in Gwinnett hot car death allowed to say goodbye to 1-year-old son
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Susan Hendricks , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Her attorney, Tom Ford, reported that she was able to look at a photograph of her son during this time.
A Gwinnett County mother, Deja Coleman, was granted permission to leave jail to grieve her 1-year-old son. She had been charged in connection with his death after allegedly leaving him in a car while she worked. Coleman was allowed to visit a mortuary, where she spent time alone in a room.
Her attorney, Tom Ford, reported that she was able to look at a photograph of her son during this time. Further details about the case and Coleman's situation are available from local news sources, including an interview with her attorney.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 16, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Gwinnett County mother, Deja Coleman, was granted permission to leave jail to grieve her 1-year-old son. She had been charged in connection with his death after allegedly leaving him in a car while…
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