Academic squabbling is nothing new in this town, though it usually doesn't escalate to the point of physical violence.

But somebody killed English professor Douglas Reed during the high-profile Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference.

Was it a scholarly debate gone wrong or some other misadventure?

Examine the evidence, and share your thoughts in the comments.

Tip: Want to catch up on what's happened so far in Murder is Academic? Check out the Case Recap.

Coming up … Can witnesses at the YCCC help nail down exactly when Dr. Reed was killed? Will his co-workers provide insight into who might've had a reason to kill him?