Man arrested in death of Tasia Fortune, woman found hanging from tree
Summary
Mississippi police arrested Jarques Ratliff in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month. The state medical examiner ruled her death a homicide, and the investigation is ongoing with more arrests expected.Key Facts
- Tasia Fortune, 29, was found hanging in an abandoned home’s backyard in Jackson, Mississippi, on August 3.
- Police arrested 51-year-old Jarques Ratliff on a murder charge after obtaining search and arrest warrants.
- Police said Ratliff had some connection to Fortune but did not provide details.
- The state medical examiner ruled Fortune’s death a homicide.
- Police interviewed about 15 people and collected forensic evidence during the investigation.
- More arrests are expected as the case continues to be active.
- Fortune’s family is shocked and has many unanswered questions about the case.
- Other recent hanging deaths in Mississippi were ruled suicides by authorities.
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