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No Bond for Man Charged in Tasia Fortune's Murder
Police say the suspect was taken into custody without incident and more arrests are expected as investigators continue reviewing the homicide case.
- On Friday, Jackson Police Chief RaShall Brackney announced the arrest of Jarques Ratliff, 51, charged with murder in the death of Tasia Fortune, 29, found hanging behind a vacant house on Aug. 3.
- The State Medical Examiner ruled Fortune's death a homicide, though officials have not disclosed the cause to protect the investigation. Investigators say additional arrests are expected in the case.
- Officers apprehended Ratliff walking along Capitol Street after serving search warrants, taking him into custody without incident. A judge denied bond for the suspect, who has pleaded not guilty.
- Ratliff's attorney, Toney Baldwin, asked the public not to "prejudge this case," stating the defense looks forward to presenting the full picture in court. Baldwin said "we will all make a judgment" at trial.
- Fortune's mother, Christy Spivey, said the family remains "in disbelief" and lacks answers about a motive. Spivey noted police have not shared whether DNA evidence linked Ratliff to her daughter's death.
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tri-statedefender.comMississippi police arrest a man in the death of Tasia Fortune
Mississippi police have arrested a man in the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month. Police in Jackson told reporters Friday that the man was arrested after the state medical examiner’s office determined…
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