Skeletal Remains Found In Wooded Area Of Chattanooga Identified As Those Of Alpharetta Woman, 20

  • Saturday, June 1, 2024
Maury-Ange Faith Martinez
Maury-Ange Faith Martinez

Skeletal remains found in a wooded area of Chattanooga in January have been identified as those of a missing 20-year-old Alpharetta woman.

Maury-Ange Faith Martinez was reported missing by her family on Aug. 28 of last year. The family said she was last seen leaving jail. It was later learned that the last sighting of her was in Cobb County near Powers Ferry Road.

There was a report on Jan. 5 of human remains being found near the Volkswagen plant.

The Hamilton County medical examiner confirmed that it was the remains of Ms. Martinez.

Police in both states are seeking information on how she may have gotten to Chattanooga and who she was with.

Anyone with information can call the Cobb County Police Department's Crimes Against Persons unit at 770-499-3945. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crimestoppers at 404-577 TIPS (8477). 

"Thank you for your assistance and support in finding justice for Maury-Ange and her family," the department wrote.

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