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Police say more arrests coming in death of Tasia Fortune, Mississippi woman found hanging from tree
PBS • • general
Key Points:
- Mississippi police arrested Jarques Ratliff, 51, in connection with the homicide of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree in Jackson on August 3; additional arrests are expected as the investigation continues.
- Police confirmed the death was ruled a homicide by the state medical examiner, but have not disclosed details about the motive or evidence linking Ratliff to the crime.
- Fortune's family emphasized her identity as a mother, athlete, and woman of faith, rejecting any notion of suicide and expressing shock and disbelief over her death.
- Fortune had a difficult life marked by foster care, homelessness, and an abusive relationship, but was striving to improve her circumstances and had plans to start a cleaning business.
- Her mother, Christy Spivey, urged the public to remember Fortune’s legacy and persist in seeking justice, stating she will not stop until answers are found.
