Mississippi police say more arrests to come in death of woman found hanging from tree
Mississippi police have arrested a 51-year-old man in connection with the homicide of Tasia Fortune, who was found hanging from a tree in Jackson last month. Authorities confirmed that the death was ruled a homicide and stated that additional arrests are expected as the investigation continues. Fortune's family expressed shock and gratitude for the arrest, emphasizing that she was a mother, athlete, and woman of faith who would not have taken her own life.
- ▪Jarques Ratliff, 51, was arrested on a homicide charge after police found him walking on the street in Jackson.
- ▪The state medical examiner determined that Tasia Fortune's death was a homicide, which allowed police to execute existing warrants.
- ▪Police Chief RaShall Brackney indicated that the case remains active and that more arrests are pending as investigators follow the evidence.
- ▪Tasia Fortune was a 29-year-old Black woman and mother of four who was found hanging in the backyard of an abandoned home on August 3.
- ▪Fortune's mother, Christy Spivey, stated that her daughter would never have committed suicide and that the family is still seeking answers regarding the motive.
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Christy Spivey poses with a portrait of her late daughter, Tasia Fortune, on 8 September in Marion, Kentucky. Photograph: George Walker IV/APView image in fullscreenChristy Spivey poses with a portrait of her late daughter, Tasia Fortune, on 8 September in Marion, Kentucky. Photograph: George Walker IV/APMississippiMississippi police say more arrests to come in death of woman found hanging from treeOfficials still investigating death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman, a day after man’s arrest in relation to killingAssociated PressSat 12 Sep 2026 13.16 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleMississippi police said on Saturday they were still investigating the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month, a day after a man was arrested in connection with the…
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