Margaret Louise Maggie Hollifield was a 10-year-old girl from Crozet, Virginia, described as bright, devoted to family and church, and homeschooled with her three siblings. She enjoyed running, playing and writing worship songs and was the daughter of a local pastor.

In May 2013, while the parents were out, Maggie’s older brother was handling a shotgun in the family living room. He had cleaned and worked on the firearm the night before and the next morning was attempting a modification. He believed he had removed all shells but had overlooked one in the chamber; when he cycled the action the gun discharged and Maggie was fatally wounded. She died at the family home on MacAllister Lane.

The Albemarle County police investigated; the medical examiner ruled the death an accident and the Albemarle Commonwealth’s Attorney decided not to file criminal charges against the brother or the parents. Does anyone from Crozet who knew Maggie or her family have memories or information to share about her life?