Police say more arrests coming in death of Mississippi woman found hanging from tree
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Mississippi police announced Saturday that further arrests are expected in the investigation surrounding the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman who was found hanging from a tree last month. The announcement follows the arrest of 51-year-old Jarques Ratliff in connection with the killing.
Jackson Police Chief RaShall Brackney detailed during a Friday news conference that authorities had secured arrest and search warrants for Ratliff. Police subsequently took him into custody after encountering him walking on a street.
As the investigation continues, loved ones have remembered Fortune as a devoted mother, athlete, and woman.
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WPLG Local 10 (Miami, US) (US)Focuses on upcoming arrests, the victim's identity, and tributes from loved ones.
PBS NewsHour (US)Focuses on the police chief's press conference and the specific details of the suspect's arrest.
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