DNA testing solves 1997 missing woman case in Conyers

DNA testing solves 1997 missing woman case in Conyers

The Conyers Police Department has positively identified human remains found in 2016 as Tammy Fortson, a woman who went missing nearly three decades ago.

Human remains identified in 1997 missing person case

CONYERS — The Conyers Police Department announced Monday that it has confirmed the identity of human remains recovered during a long-term missing person investigation.

Conyers Remains Identified as Tammy Fortson, Missing Since 1997

DNA testing confirms skeletal remains found near Christian Circle in Conyers are Tammy Fortson, missing since 1997. The case remains active.