Second arrest made

Jackson police arrested 25-year-old Earnest Lloyd Jr. in the death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune, found hanging behind an abandoned home on August 3.

“My family is not the only family that this is affecting. I feel for them as well. The only difference is that mine can never come back.”

Third suspect pending

Police issued an arrest warrant for a third suspect but have not disclosed their identity or alleged connection to the killing.

Mother's reaction

Tasia Fortune's mother, Christy Spivey, said she was ecstatic to see arrests made but cautioned that everyone is innocent until proven guilty.

“I'll never truly have peace.”

First suspect jailed

51-year-old Jarques Ratliff, arrested in September on murder charges, pleaded not guilty and remains jailed without bond.

Historical context

The case has drawn widespread attention because the manner of death recalls lynchings in Mississippi's history.