Mississippi police make 2nd arrest in death of Tasia Fortune, seek 3rd suspect
Summary
Police in Jackson, Mississippi, have arrested a second man, Earnest Lloyd Jr., in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, whose body was found hanging behind an abandoned home. Police also issued an arrest warrant for a third suspect and expect more warrants.Key Facts
- Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman, was found hanging behind an abandoned home on August 3 in Jackson, Mississippi.
- Earnest Lloyd Jr., 25, was arrested as the second suspect in her death.
- The first suspect, Jarques Ratliff, 51, was arrested in September and pleaded not guilty to murder charges.
- Police have issued an arrest warrant for a third suspect but have not released details.
- Police say they expect to issue additional arrest warrants related to the case.
- Ratliff was said by police to have had some connection with Fortune, but no motive has been revealed.
- The case has received attention because the way Fortune died is similar to historic lynchings in the South.
- Fortune had four children and had experienced homelessness; she had been trying to improve her life before her death.
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