3rd suspect charged with murder in death of Tasia Fortune, who was found hanging
Summary
A third man, Eric Clark, has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old mother found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi. Police say Fortune was killed in a drug-related dispute, and two other men had already been arrested in connection with the case.Key Facts
- Tasia Fortune, age 29 and mother of four, was found hanging from a tree on August 3 behind a vacant home in Jackson, Mississippi.
- Eric Clark, 45, was arrested on murder charges on September 25 and will appear in court soon.
- Two other Black men, Jarques Ratliff (51) and Earnest Lloyd Jr. (25), were also arrested and charged with murder earlier in September.
- Ratliff allegedly used a black cable cord to hang Fortune and has pleaded not guilty.
- Police said the hanging was a "staged" scene following a drug dispute that led to Fortune’s death.
- Bonds were denied for both Ratliff and Lloyd during court hearings.
- Fortune’s family expressed devastation over her death and asked for public patience as the investigation continues.
- The Jackson Police Department has not commented on some specific details of the case when asked by ABC News.
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