2016 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. [186] That same month, a podcast titled Christina Grimmie: The Murder of a Rising Star was released, with separate episodes all focusing on key components of her murder. "We ask at this time that you respect the privacy of her family and friends in their time of mourning.". The foundation frequently hosts events in Grimmie's honor, to ensure that Grimmie's death is "not the end of her story. It is difficult to find motive in the insane ravings of a madman like Kevin James Loibl. 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[121] An autopsy was performed the following day, on June 11, which concluded that Grimmie had been shot three times: once in the head and twice in the chest. The second handgun was found on the floor at the venue; the head of security told police that a misfeed had kept it from firing. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Police said that during the struggle, Loible shot and killed himself. Very heroic actions by Marcus to jump in, and definitely could have prevented further loss of life, Mina said. Grimmie had made a four-part video series for Side A comprising "The Ballad of Jessica Blue"; in July 2016, Brian Teefey announced that the videos would debut via Billboard then be featured on her YouTube channel. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. In 2014, she was a contestant on the US version of The Voice. Christina Grimmie was such a kind, generous person, and so talented. So sad passing of @TheRealGrimmie. Vous avez des problmes de TNT ? Police in Orlando, Florida, identified the man who killed singer Christina Grimmie as Kevin James Loibl, 27. Adam Levine, her coach on the show, announced in the finale that, regardless of the results, he would sign her to his label 222 Records. Were you in the area? Try again. [85] The first video, for the song "Snow White", debuted on August 11. When reports of Grimmie's death first surfaced, #PrayforChristina was the top trending hashtag on Twitter. I miss you, Christina. You can email [emailprotected] if you have anything to share. [145] Gomez later checked into rehab and put her tour on hold. [163] In Season 12, Team Adam performed "Hey Jude" as another tribute to Grimmie; her family was in the audience. [102] She also said she admired Beyonc for her vocals. : Nicki Minaj's "Feeling Myself" Music Video Game Season 3 Episode 8", "Teens Wanna Know Attack on Titan World Premiere w Kiko Mizuhara, Shinji Higuchi, Christina Grimmie, Carl Weathers Season 4 Episode 16", "VIP For a Day IHeartRadio Music Festival 2015 Season 1 Episode 4", "SO excited that @hunterhunted123 + @therealgrimmie will be joining me on my #WILDFIRE tour! [83], On February 21, 2016, Grimmie released her second EP, titled Side A, which consisted of four songs. Side B, a follow up to Side A, was made available on Spotify and iTunes in 2017, and in June 2017, Grimmie's second and final album, All Is Vanity, was released posthumously. The show ended around 10 p.m. on June 10. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Beer and wine sales in Canada fall to all-time low, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Trump lashes out at Murdoch over vote fraud case, Prince Andrew offered Frogmore Cottage - reports, Kobe Bryant widow wins $29m settlement from LA, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses re-election bid, Daily walk prevents one in 10 early deaths - study. "Shortly after that, the suspect killed himself.". This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. The official cause of death was determined to be gunshot wounds to her head and chest. Bye! Grimmie sent out a subsequent tweet that joked about the venue misspelling her name. Grimmies death took place just four miles from where a gunman killed multiple people at Pulse nightclub in Orlando. My heart is absolutely broken. [164], On June 11, a GoFundMe was created by Grimmie's manager to cover funeral costs and expenses for the Grimmie family, raising over $170,000 in two days and surpassing its goal of $4,000. Lil Wayne also offered to sign her to his label, Young Money Entertainment. She said she liked dubstep and DJ music, as well as rock 'n roll and heavy metal artists Metallica, Pantera, Iron Maiden, and Tool. Longtime friend and former tour-mate Selena Gomez was performing only a few miles away from Grimmie at the Amway Center when she was shot. Jump to content. [176][g] Video personalities including Joey Graceffa were assigned private security. Christina Grimmie was such a kind, generous person, and so talented. Her brother, Marcus, tackled Loibl to the ground, and Loibl then allegedly killed himself. Police in the US say they do not know what motivated a gunman to kill the singer Christina Grimmie. As Grimmie signed [16] Despite having received piano lessons, Grimmie said she played by ear. 2 in the MyYouTube competition, behind Selena Gomez. Loibl was among the fans in attendance at the concert and the meet-and-greet and while it might have been any fan's dream to meet their celebrity crush, he decided to end her life instead. Les rcepteurs DAB+ : postes, tuners et autoradios Les oprateurs de radio, de mux et de diffusion. He did not have an arrest record in his home county of Pinellas, but did have previous run-ins with the police. That incident is also still under investigation. He died at the scene. [166][f] Also, a petition was created on change.org to honor Grimmie, a fan of the video game series The Legend of Zelda, by naming a non-playable character after her in the upcoming Legend of Zelda game set to be released in 2017. pic.twitter.com/0D4mNupCTi, Christina Grimmie (@TheRealGrimmie) June 10, 2016. [88], Grimmie received her only Teen Choice Award in 2016, winning posthumously for Choice Web Star: Music. On Friday night, Grimmie signed autographs and posed for selfies after a concert attended by 150 fans. The name of her killer could be released as early as Saturday afternoon, Mina said. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 1 on Social 50 Chart; Snoop's 'Wet' Rise; Christina Grimmie YouTube Phenom", "YouTube Star Christina Grimmie Hits Three New Charts", "MAJOR UPDATE! Verify and try again. See you again#RIPChristina, Tonight we lost a singer, friend, daughter, sister, etc in the beautiful Christina Grimmie. Among his unusual tendencies included covering his bedroom windows with aluminum foil and hanging heavy curtains because of an aversion to light.. Loibl, who worked at a Florida Best Buy, had a hair transplant, lasek eye surgery and even became a vegan in order to make himself more appealing to Grimmie, reports TMZ. ORLANDO The gunman who shot and killed a singer who rose to fame after appearing on The Voice traveled to Orlando specifically to attack her, authorities said Saturday. The scene after the shooting. We love you so much Grimmie. Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, USA. [49], Grimmie auditioned for season 6 of NBC's singing competition, The Voice, as revealed on her Facebook page. TMZ reported the home was being searched by authorities. Authorities identified Kevin James Loibl, a 27-year-old from St. Petersburg, Florida, as the shooter who fatally shot former The Voice contestant Christina Grimmie She then released her debut EP, Find Me, which helped her YouTube channel reach one million subscribers. [125] Witnesses described Loibl as "nervous" and "kinda creepy". [126], Loibl had purchased the guns legally. Our hearts go out to the friends, fans and family of @TheRealGrimmie. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Kevin James Loibl I found on Findagrave.com. We are all praying hard that you can pull through thisthis just isn't fair. 3 min read. He also reportedly had travel accommodations to and from the Orlando concert. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Grimmie's family was also allowed to move forward on claims of "negligent infliction of emotional distress". my thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones.. i know youre spinning in Heaven love. 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What a light has been taken from the world. [75], In February 2015, Grimmie collaborated with Dove Cameron and made a music video for "What A Girl Is", an original song from Cameron's show Liv and Maddie. The inspiration for the letter came from both shootings, and Billboard's editors said the ease with which "dangerous people" can get guns is the one connection between Grimmie's murder and the Pulse shooting. "This is yet another senseless act of extreme violence.". Orlando, Florida, police have closed their investigation into the shooting death of singer Christina Grimmie, and while it reveals little about the shooters motive, She had hoped to release a second full-length album by the end of the year.[84]. [38] Grimmie was the special musical guest performing her hit song "Advice" on Disney Channel's So Random!, which premiered on December 11, 2011. Mark Grimmie told The Philadelphia Inquirer in 2014 that he was in awe of his sister's talent. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. I miss you Christina pic.twitter.com/KWGwZZlj4t. We know there are many questions and we will do our best to answer them as the investigation unfolds. Cops added that Christinas brother immediately tackled the suspect stopping him from causing any more harm to Christina and her fans. At 10:24 p.m., she was shot by 27-year-old Kevin James Loibl after initially opening her arms to give him a hug. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. [130][134], On June 16, Grimmie was buried at Berlin Cemetery in a private ceremony. Police said Kevin James Loibl of St. Petersburg shot and killed Grimmie following a Friday concert, and later turned the gun on himself. [9] Grimmie was of Italian and Romanian descent[10] and grew up in Marlton, New Jersey, where she attended Bethel Baptist Christian School,[11] Marlton Middle School, and Cherokee High School. Thanks for your help! [42] Though Grimmie's channel mostly focused on covers and original music, she also started pursuing other interests. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. The hashtag RIPChristina was a nationwide Twitter trend as news of her death spread, generating nearly two million tweets. "It was chaos.". On May 27, 2015, Grimmie was revealed as the winner of the contest, securing her spot to open the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Festival in September. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. The shooter, Kevin Loibl, took his own life at the scene. Up to 100 people were at the concert, but only a handful remained at the venue when the shooting happened, officials said. TMZ, citing a source, says that Loibl claimed to have played online games against Grimmie, something her friends deny. The Sentinel reports that the police investigation will focus on Loibls computer and phone as detectives try to put together a motive for the crime. [24] Later, it also became available on iTunes and Spotify. First published on June 11, 2016 / 4:45 PM. In 2019, her YouTube channel reached four million subscribers, although it dropped below four million in 2020. [32] The album was released independently and debuted at number 35 on the Billboard 200 chart in the US. He was a native of St. Petersburg, Florida, a little over 100 miles west of Orlando. "[123] According to Orlando police, the bags of the attendees would normally have been checked, but there were no metal detectors at the venue, nor were the attendees frisked. Since 2013, the Plaza has been owned by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. Try again later. Did you witness anything? 'The Voice' alum Christina Grimmie shot, killed after her concert, Carson Daly: 'Still in shock' over Christina Grimmie's death, Orlando PD: Suspect came to shoot Grimmie, More from Carson Daly: 'We're All Still in Shock'. This is an undated photo of Loibl from the Orlando police. However, for Grimmies concert, where were no pat-downs. 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She Was Killed the Next Day, Maryland Mother and 3 Children Are Fatally Shot by Father in Murder-Suicide: 'Horrific Day', St. Louis School Shooting Victims: An 'Always Smiling' Teen, a 'Passionate, Loving' Teacher, A Police Officer, a Bride-to-Be and an 'Amazing Mother': Here Are the Victims of the Raleigh Mass Shooting. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Read about our approach to external linking. [100] In 2014, while on The Voice, Usher called her a "baby Cline Dion". "She had an infectious laugh, she was determined, she was confident, but she was so incredibly sweet. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. [50] During the Blind Auditions, she performed Miley Cyrus's hit song "Wrecking Ball". [153][154], Many YouTubers made tribute videos for Grimmie,[155][156][157] and on June 17, a montage of clips featuring Grimmie titled "In Loving Memory Of Christina Grimmie" was posted on her official YouTube channel, which gained upwards of 2.5 million views and 33,000 comments in the first four days. That is, until a crazed fan named Kevin James Loibl murdered her during a post-concert meet and greet on June 10, 2016. ", "She really was special," he said. You will be missed #RIPChristina pic.twitter.com/nK5GZ7pRR8, Riley McDonough (@rileymcdonough) June 11, 2016. [7] Her mother worked as a receptionist until she was diagnosed with breast cancer; her father worked at Verizon Communications as of 2014[update]. Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown. Praying for all those who are hurting tonight. But this is the new reality. Police say she was shot about 22:45 local time on Friday (02:45 GMT Saturday) at The Plaza Live in Orlando. 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