RIP Prof S. Rawlings

BBC reports Oxford Astronomy Prof Steven Rawlings found dead

"A 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. "

Oxford Mail has more details and updates.

Steve Rawlings

Update: may be coroner's inquest, not murder inquiry - Rawlings' widow says she thinks Dr Sivia (man initially held) is not guilty of murder and death was an accident.

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Indeed, the details given in the latest articles suggest (at least to me) that there was no foul play.

By Dr. Skepto (not verified) on 14 Jan 2012 #permalink