The recent discovery of a skeleton on a construction site in Bully-les-Mines has led to significant developments in the case of Fatima Abdesselam-Tani, who went missing in 1967. Genetic analysis confirms that the remains are not hers, as announced by the Béthune prosecutor, Étienne Thieffry. The investigation continues as authorities seek to identify the individual behind the skeleton.
The skeletal remains were excavated on June 20 during archaeological work for a new municipal swimming pool. Initial assessments suggested the bones could belong to a woman aged between 18 and 25, indicating they had been in the area for at least half a century. However, the search for nuclear DNA has been unsuccessful, limiting the ability to create a full genetic profile.
Fatima Abdesselam-Tani disappeared under mysterious circumstances on July 4, 1967. Her sister, Fredera, has dedicated her life to keeping the memory of Fatima alive by distributing portraits in Bully-les-Mines. The ongoing investigation aims to clarify the identity of the remains found and provide closure to families affected by this long-standing mystery.
