# DNA Identifies 1997 Missing Woman

> DNA analysis confirms remains as Georgia woman vanished in 1997.
- Title: DNA Identifies 1997 Missing Woman · Valleynewslive | Shortify
- Summary: DNA analysis confirms remains as Georgia woman vanished in 1997. Georgia police identified Tammy Fortson's remains through DNA testing after 27 years.
- Keywords: tammy fortson, conyers police, university of north texas center for hum, dna analysis, missing persons, georgia bureau of investigation, medical examiner, news, local, DNA, Identifies, 1997
- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/10/14/dna-analysis-identifies-remains-georgia-woman-missing-since-1997
- Published: 2026-10-14T01:21:23.872+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tammy fortson, conyers police, university of north texas center for hum, dna analysis, missing persons, georgia bureau of investigation, medical examiner, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Georgia police identified Tammy Fortson's remains through DNA testing after 27 years.