Third Suspect Charged in Tasia Fortune Homicide
Authorities have arrested Eric Clark, marking the third person charged in the death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Crime — General
Police have arrested 45-year-old Eric Clark, who surrendered to authorities regarding the homicide of Tasia Fortune. Fortune, 29, was found dead in Jackson, Mississippi, on August 3, with investigators later determining the hanging scene was staged.
Why it matters
The investigation into Fortune's death led the Mississippi Medical Examiner's Office to rule the case a homicide on September 10. The development follows the arrest of two other suspects, Earnest Lloyd, Jr. and Jarques Ratliff, as detectives continue their work on the case.
Detectives have interviewed 15 people in connection with the homicide. The investigation remains active as authorities piece together the events surrounding the death of the 29-year-old mother of four.
The players
Tasia Fortune
She was a 29-year-old mother of four who was found dead in Jackson.
Eric Clark
The 45-year-old suspect surrendered to police and faces a murder charge.
Mississippi Medical Examiner's Office
This agency conducted the autopsy and officially classified the death as a homicide.
The details
An autopsy investigation concluded that the hanging scene where Fortune was discovered was staged. Eric Clark joins 25-year-old Earnest Lloyd, Jr. and 51-year-old Jarques Ratliff as the individuals currently charged with murder in the case.
Timeline
Police discovered the body in Jackson, Mississippi on August 3, 2026.
The death was officially ruled a homicide on September 10, 2026.
Legal Context
The identification of a staged hanging scene follows standard forensic protocols used by medical examiners to differentiate between self-inflicted injuries and foul play. This case reflects broader investigative trends where advanced autopsy techniques are utilized to uncover crimes in suspicious death reports.
The police department has processed 15 interviews to build their case against the three suspects. Residents in the area should remain aware of potential ongoing law enforcement activity as detectives continue the investigation.
The takeaway
Authorities have taken a significant step forward in this case by securing the surrender of the third suspect. The investigation underscores the importance of rigorous autopsy procedures in determining the true nature of suspicious scenes.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Glasgow News 1.
