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DNA Identifies 1997 Missing Woman
DNA analysis confirms remains as Georgia woman vanished in 1997.
In brief
DNA analysis confirms remains as Georgia woman vanished in 1997. Georgia police identified Tammy Fortson's remains through DNA testing after 27 years. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Tammy Fortson Vanishes
Tammy Fortson disappeared from Conyers in 1997 after being last seen near Christian Circle.
DNA Analysis Begins
In 2019, police sent remains to University of North Texas Center for Human Identification for DNA testing.
Positive Identification
Authorities confirmed remains as Tammy Fortson's through DNA analysis in July 2024 after 27 years.
The big picture
Georgia police identified Tammy Fortson's remains through DNA testing after 27 years.
