Christopher Maxwell Charged with the Shooting Death of his Wife and Shooting His Sons

January 27, 2020

48 year-old Christopher Maxwell of Belvidere in Franklin County has been charged with the shooting death of his wife and shooting and injuring his two sons ages 13 and 14. The shootings took place around 4:30 Saturday afternoon on Vernon Ridge Road in Belvidere.
The 14 year-old was flown to Erlanger by a Life Force Air Medical helicopter, and the 13 year-old was airlifted to Vanderbilt by a LifeFlight helicopter. No information has been given on their conditions.
Maxwell’s wife, identified as 46-year-old Holly Raquel Maxwell, was found deceased on the ground from at least one gunshot wound.
Maxwell was arrested Saturday on charges including first-degree murder, attempted murder and child abuse/neglect.

Lucky Knott

One of Southern Tennessee's most experienced and recognized news broadcasters and play-by-play sportscasters. News and Sports Director for Rooster 101.5 FM, 93.9 The Duck and Whiskey Country 105.1, and 95.9. He is currently the play-by-play voice of the Coffee County Red Raiders (31 years) on The Rooster 101.5 and can be heard M-F broadcasting our local news. Lucky has done play-by-play for 3,993 (and counting) sports events on Radio & TV. He also served four years as the Public Information Officer for the Coffee Co. Sheriff's Dept. and taught Radio/TV for six years at Grundy County High School.