Arrest made as police investigate death of woman found hanging from tree as homicide, chief says

From Jackson, Miss.: A death investigation has led to an arrest. Police had been looking into the death of a 29-year-old woman. Her body was found behind a vacant home. An autopsy was performed to determine the cause of death.

The police chief reported that search warrants were executed and an arrest warrant was issued for a suspect. The suspect, identified as Jacques Ratliff, was found and taken into custody while walking on a street.

Further details about the investigation and arrest are available from the authorities, who have been providing updates on the case.