Mississippi police arrest a man in the death of Tasia Fortune
Summary
Mississippi police arrested a man named Jarques Ratliff in connection to 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 police said more arrests may follow.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 after obtaining search and arrest warrants.
- Police said Ratliff had some connection to Fortune but did not explain their relationship.
- The state medical examiner confirmed that Fortune’s death was a homicide.
- More arrests related to the case are expected, according to police.
- Fortune was a mother of four and had struggled with homelessness.
- Her family does not believe she would have taken her own life.
- Fortune’s mother is asking for answers and wants people to “say her name.”
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