The DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office has launched an investigation into the death of a U.S. Army veteran who died at the DeKalb County Jail.
This development provides some relief to the family, who has been advocating for answers since his death.
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Christon Collins, the veteran at the center of the investigation, passed away under suspicious circumstances on March 13. His mother, Jonia Milburn, has been tirelessly seeking justice for her son.
“The real fight really just begins,” Milburn said.
She expressed a blend of shock and relief upon learning that the DA’s office is now involved.
“Just whatever happens – I pray that all involved know that change has to take place,” Milburn said.
Collins, who, according to his family, did not like to take drugs, had a DeKalb County Jail toxicology report indicating he had several drugs in his system. Doubting the report, Milburn requested an independent autopsy at Emory Hospital, which showed negative results for drugs.