Emergency Services received a 911 call reporting a body at the Yoknapatawpha County Conference Center.

English professor Doug Reed was a rising star, popular with many Ole Miss students and colleagues.

Jake and Doug were colleagues and professional rivals.

The detectives spoke with Jake Hemphill about his discovery of Douglas Reed's body.

Yvonne Boyd is the Events Manager at the YCCC.

The detectives interviewed Yvonne Boyd about her involvement in discovering Douglas Reed's body.

Andrew Carlson is a world-renowned expert on William Faulkner.

The detectives asked Dr. Carlson about his connection with the victim and the conference.

Investigators canvassed YCCC employees and guests for witnesses to anything unusual.

The Crime Beat reports: Dr. Douglas Reed slain at conference

An employee of a local business made a shocking discovery on their premises.

A YCCC employee described what he saw the night before the body was found.