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Jackson, Mississippi death investigation: Tasia Fortune found hanging
Authorities are investigating the death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune, whose body was discovered hanging from a tree behind an abandoned house in Jackson, Mississippi, on August 3. The Mississippi State Medical Examiner’s Office is conducting an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.
Terence Anderson appeared in Jackson Municipal Court and was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. During an interview with detectives, Anderson allegedly admitted to having an argument with Fortune prior to her death, though he denied any involvement in it. While Anderson is currently being held on the firearm charge, police have not officially designated him as a person of interest in the death investigation, nor have they charged him with any crime related to Fortune.
Fortune’s mother, Christy Spivey, has publicly stated that she believes her daughter did not take her own life. In response to the circumstances, Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes has requested federal assistance from U.S. Attorney Baxter Kruger to investigate the case, characterizing the death as a murder.
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Baxter Kruger · Christy Spivey · Jackson Police Department · Jackson, Mississippi · Kenneth Stokes · Mississippi · Mississippi State Medical Examiner’s Office · Tasia Fortune · Terence Anderson · U.S. Attorney’s Office
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- [● 7 SOURCES] Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes requested federal assistance from U.S. Attorney Baxter Kruger to investigate the death. rnbphilly.com · kissrichmond.com · 1053rnb.com · mymotherlode.com · wutqfm.com · +2 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Tasia Fortune's mother, Christy Spivey, stated that her daughter did not commit suicide. thepulseofnh.com · wutqfm.com · 6abc.com · wtop.com · nypost.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Jackson police have not officially designated Terence Anderson as a person of interest in the death investigation. rnbphilly.com · kissrichmond.com · 1053rnb.com · zhiphopcleveland.com · wzakcleveland.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Hinds County Coroner’s Office identified the deceased as 29-year-old Tasia Fortune. thepulseofnh.com · mymotherlode.com · tvone.tv · www.semissourian.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Terence Anderson was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. rnbphilly.com · themorninghustle.com · kissrichmond.com · 1053rnb.com · zhiphopcleveland.com · +1 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Police are investigating the death of Tasia Fortune to determine the circumstances. thepulseofnh.com · mymotherlode.com · wutqfm.com · www.semissourian.com · nypost.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Terence Anderson allegedly told police he had been involved in an argument with Fortune before her death. rnbphilly.com · themorninghustle.com · kissrichmond.com · 1053rnb.com · zhiphopcleveland.com · +1 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Mississippi State Medical Examiner's Office is conducting an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death. thepulseofnh.com · wutqfm.com · mymotherlode.com