Ratliff Charged in Mississippi Hanging Death | Durham News

A 51-year-old man, Jarques Ratliff, has pleaded not guilty to murder in the August 3rd death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune, whose body was found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi — a case now ruled a homicide. The judge denied him bond, and while Ratliff insists his innocence, his lawyer remained silent to reporters. Authorities hint at a connection between the two but withhold details, sparking renewed concern over racial violence in the state amid recent similar deaths that were ruled suicides. Police say more arrests are expected as this high-profile investigation continues. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.wral.com/news/ap/e1f8a-man-pleads-not-guilty-in-the-hanging-death-of-a-mississippi-woman/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8a9beba92d5ea296 Report issues to [email protected].