Jackson Police Arrest Second Suspect in Tasia Fortune Homicide, Promise More
Jackson police arrested 25-year-old Earnest Lloyd Jr. on Tuesday for the murder of Tasia Fortune, who was found hanged in August. Police Chief RaShall Brackney confirmed a third suspect is sought and guaranteed further arrests. The case has drawn national attention due to Mississippi’s history of racial violence, though authorities have not released a motive or cause of death.