Skeletal remains found in wooded area of Chattanooga identified as those of 20-year-old Alpharetta woman

Lina PortmanJune 2, 2024

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Maury-Ange Faith Martinez

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

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

On January 5, reports emerged of the discovery of human remains near the Volkswagen factory.

The Hamilton County Medical Examiner confirmed the remains were Ms. Martinez.

Police in both states are seeking information on how she was able to get 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 help and support in obtaining justice for Maury-Ange and his family,” the ministry wrote.