Lafayette, IN, September 28, 2026 —

In Jackson, Mississippi, authorities have arrested a third suspect, Eric Clark, in connection with the murder of Tasia Fortune. The case has sent ripples of shock through the community due to the alleged circumstances surrounding Fortune’s death.

Clark was arrested and a bond of $5 million has been set for him. According to reports, Clark is accused of staging Fortune’s death to appear as a racially motivated hanging. The details of these alleged actions have reportedly “shocked the community.”

Tasia Fortune’s body was discovered hanging behind an abandoned home. Investigators believe she had left her residence to engage in a drug sale with two unidentified men prior to her death. The discovery was made after she failed to return.

Details regarding the timeline of events leading up to the discovery, the identities of the other two men, and the specific evidence leading to Clark’s arrest were not immediately available. Information on the exact cause of death, pending autopsy results, was also not provided. The investigation is ongoing.


Story summarized from the original created by Lauren Harvey, Anthony Warren, Gray News staff on www.wlfi.com, see more information here.

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