NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — NewsSeptember 14, 2026Hillsborough County
Jackson Police Arrest Jarques Ratliff for Murder in the Death of Tasia Fortune
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Jackson police arrested 51-year-old Jarques Ratliff on a murder charge following the medical examiner's ruling that the death of Tasia Fortune, who was found hanging from a tree, was a homicide. Police chief RaShall Brackney stated that additional arrests are anticipated as the active investigation continues.
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A local murder investigation led to an arrest, with potential further arrests pending and court proceedings scheduled for the suspect.
Key Facts
- The state medical examiner's office ruled the death of Tasia Fortune a homicide.
- Jackson police arrested 51-year-old Jarques Ratliff on a murder charge in connection with the case.
- Police chief RaShall Brackney stated that additional arrests are expected as the investigation continues.
- Jarques Ratliff was scheduled to appear in Jackson Municipal Court no later than Monday morning.
- Tasia Fortune's body was discovered hanging in the backyard of an abandoned home in Jackson on August 3.
- Ratliff was booked into the Hinds County jail as a resident of Jackson.
- Police stated Ratliff had an association with Fortune but did not elaborate on their relationship.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationJackson Police Department“Investigating the death”locationKentucky“Home state of family and planned reunion”locationJackson Municipal Court“Scheduled court appearance location”locationCrittenden County“Former residence of parents”PersonTasia Fortune“Victim found hanging from a tree”locationHinds County jail“Facility holding the suspect”locationJackson“City where Fortune's body was found and suspect resides”OrganizationTucker Funeral Home“Posted an obituary for Tasia Fortune”PersonRaShall Brackney“Jackson Police Chief”PersonJarques Ratliff“Arrested and charged with murder”locationCentral City“Location of funeral home”PersonChristy Spivey“Mother of Tasia Fortune”PersonAndré de Gruy“Mississippi state defender”