Tammy Fortson, 28: Took 6 Weeks For Her To Be Reported Missing
In 1997, Tammy disappeared, but it would take almost 2 months before a #missing report was filed.
Last month, there was a break in the case involving Tammy Fortson, a 28-year-old woman who went missing from Conyers, Georgia, back in 1997.
I first covered Tammy’s case back in 2022, and now, The Charley Project reports that her remains were identified in July 2026. They were first discovered in 2016, but took 10 years to bring closure.
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Additionally, the little information that has been shared leaves inquirers with more questions than answers; according to the National Missing Persons and Unidentified System (NamUs), Tammy vanished on or around October 2, 1997. However, her mother didn’t report her as missing until November 15.
Tammy was reportedly last seen in the area of Christian Circle and was said to have told someone she was leaving to go to the store. She reportedly traveled on foot, but it is unclear what store she intended to visit, what she may have been shopping for, and how far away the location was from her beginning destination. It was stated that Tammy simply never returned from her trip.
Tammy Fortson: What To Know
At the time of her disappearance, Tammy Fortson stood 5 feet 1 inch to 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighed between 80 and 125 pounds. She has black/dark brown hair and brown eyes. Tammy is said to have had a scar on her abdomen, a scar on her right hand (on one of her fingers), and a panther tattoo on the front of her upper right thigh with the name “Raymond” underneath.
All that was shared about what she was last seen wearing was that she had LSW “used” brand-name jeans on. Her middle name is “Brena.” Tammy would be 53 years old at the time of this publication.
Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Conyers Police Department at (770) 483-6600 or their local authorities. The agency case number is 97-004875.
Please share this story about Tammy Fortson to help reignite the investigation into her disappearance. She is our sister, and her life matters.
Case Number: 97-004875
Agency: Conyers Police Department
Phone: (770) 483-6600
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