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Mississippi hanging death: more arrests expected
The gist
Mississippi police arrested Jarques Ratliff, 51, and charged him with murder in Tasia Fortune's hanging death.
More arrests are expected; the family says it still lacks answers.
How it unfolded
- Aug 3, 2026Police discovered Fortune's body hanging in the backyard of an abandoned home in Jackson.
- Sep 10, 2026The state medical examiner's office determined the death was a homicide, allowing police to execute warrants they already had on hand.
- Sep 11, 2026Police arrested 51-year-old Jarques Ratliff on the street after visiting his home; he was charged with murder, Hinds County jail records stated.