A devastating mistake, a murder charge and a growing national debate

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A memorial service was held for toddler Daniel Coleman after he died in a hot vehicle in Georgia. His mother, Deja Coleman, faces second-degree murder and child cruelty charges, a prosecution that has fueled nationwide discussion about accidental hot car deaths, memory failures and child safety prevention efforts. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

The death of a Georgia toddler left in a hot vehicle has ignited a national debate over whether parents who unintentionally leave children in cars should face serious criminal charges, including murder. Advocates for child safety say the case highlights growing questions about how prosecutors respond to tragedies that experts often link to memory failures rather than intentional acts, USA TODAY reported.

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