Man Arrested Over Death of Mississippi Woman Found Hanging From a Tree

Police have arrested Jacques Ratliff and ruled the death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman, as a homicide.

Man Arrested Over Death of Mississippi Woman Found Hanging From a Tree

TL;DR

  • Jacques Ratliff has been arrested in Jackson, Mississippi, for the death of Tasia Fortune.
  • Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman, was found hanging from a tree; her death has been ruled a homicide.
  • The suspect, Ratliff, is a 51-year-old Black man who knew Fortune.
  • The case has gained national attention due to Mississippi's history of racist violence.
  • Police stated the investigation is active and more arrests are likely.
  • Fortune's mother expressed gratitude for the arrest but noted the family still lacks many answers.

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