Justice for Tasia Fortune: The Long Road Ahead The case of Tasia Fortune, a 29 year old Black woman found dead hanging from a tree in an abandoned home in Jackson, Mississippi, has sparked outrage and grief across the country.
Detectives continue their investigation into her homicide, with authorities announcing that more arrests are anticipated, including one suspect already in custody, Jarques Ratliff.
At first glance, this case appears to follow the all too familiar pattern of Black women's lives cut short by violence.