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Man arrested over death of Mississippi woman found hanging from a tree

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Mississippi category. Published on September 11, 2026 • Originally reported by Roque Planas and agencies. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

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

Police in Jackson, Mississippi, have arrested a man in the death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman found hanging from a tree behind a vacant house last month. The state medical examiner on Thursday ruled Fortune’s death a homicide.

Jackson police chief RaShall Brackney-Wheelock said at a news conference Friday that police had secured search and arrest warrants for Jacques Ratliff and arrested him when they encountered him walking on the street.

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