DeKalb County Jail Death Under Investigation | Atlanta News

A 26-year-old man, Tehutihotep Hartley, died unexpectedly while in DeKalb County jail custody after being found unresponsive Monday morning. Authorities say no foul play is suspected, but the cause remains unknown pending a full investigation. Sheriff Melody Maddox expressed condolences to Hartley’s family and reaffirmed the department’s commitment to transparency and inmate well-being. Details about his charges or the medical event are still under review. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/edba6b5a4f88837c