Arrest made over the death of black woman found hanged from tree in Mississippi
Police in the US state of Mississippi have arrested a man in connection with the death of a black woman found hanged from a tree, and say they could soon take more people into custody. Tasia Fortune’s body was found in the lot of an abandoned home in Jackson in August, but police only announced [...] The post Arrest made over the death of black woman found hanged from tree in Mississippi appeared…
Police in Mississippi have arrested a 51-year-old man in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, a black woman found hanged from a tree in Jackson in August. Chief RaShall Brackney confirmed the arrest, stating it was an important development but not the conclusion of the investigation. Fortune's death was confirmed by the medical examiner as a homicide, and the suspect, Jarques Ratliff, is also black.
Brackney added that there would be additional arrests pending further evidence. This arrest comes after weeks of silence from local officials, adding to the community's shock and fear, especially considering Mississippi's history of racial violence and lynchings. Fortune's mother, Christy Spivey, expressed relief at the arrest, hoping they have the right person. Brackney assured the family that they have been in constant contact throughout the investigation.
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