ORLANDO!! [125] Witnesses described Loibl as "nervous" and "kinda creepy". He was also a big fan of Grimmie and had been obsessed with her in the months prior to the shooting. 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[citation needed] "Must Be Love" was produced by Elof Loelv and recorded at ZAC Recording in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2019, her YouTube channel reached four million subscribers, although it dropped below four million in 2020. WebKevin James Loibl Birth 10 Mar 1989 Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, USA Death 10 Jun 2016 (aged 27) Orlando, Orange County, Florida, USA Burial Cremated, A source in law-enforcement told TMZ that Loibl had no known connection to Grimmie. [106], Grimmie was an animal rights activist and participated in fundraising events for the Humane Society of the United States. Jillian Sederholm is social media lead for NBC News, where she oversees daily operations and special projects on social platforms for NBCNews, NBC World and NBC Poliics. [27] The new single from the album, "Clich", was released on March 16, 2015. "It was horrifying," he told the Sentinel. "[130] Although Loibl lived "like a hermit",[131] his family said that they were not aware of his plans to travel to Orlando nor that he possessed any guns. Praying for all those who are hurting tonight. He was not listed as a registered voter and had almost no social media presence. [102] She also said she admired Beyonc for her vocals. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The 27-year-old traveled to The Plaza Live theater in Orlando Police did not release the attacker's identity, but said he had traveled to Orlando from his home somewhere else in Florida. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. [133] They said Loibl would be "angry and defensive" when questioned about his obsession and before the shooting had stated he was "tired and ready to ascend". [96] In 2021, Grimmie's family released her original song "Back to Life", along with 3 remixes. WebKevin James Loibl killed Christina Grimmie on June 10, 2016. Please come to the show if you live near Orlando, Florida. "Very heroic actions by Marcus Grimmie to jump in and it definitely could have prevented further loss of life," Mina said. Molly Roecker is a journalist for NBC News in New York. This is yet another senseless act of extreme violence. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE(", "Drama King Truth or BURGER? ", "Christina Grimmie, "Tell My Mama": Exclusive Video Premiere", "Youtube Star Christina Grimmie - Shane And Friends - Ep. [83], On February 21, 2016, Grimmie released her second EP, titled Side A, which consisted of four songs. 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. In the months leading up to her death, his obsession with her grew to the point where he even believed that they could be in a relationship together. She toured for six weeks with Selena Gomez & the Scene opening for them in the We Own the Night Tour. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Police believe Loibl who is from St. Petersburg, Florida traveled to Grimmies concert in Orlando Friday night specifically to shoot her. Death 10 Jun 2016 (aged 27) Orlando, Orange County, Florida, USA. Mr Mina said: "She was doing a meet-and-greet, just signing autographs and selling merchandise. "It was quick like pow, pow, pow," he told the paper. The gunman who shot and killed The Voice star Christina Grimmie has been named as Kevin Loibl, 27. After an investigation, police in Orlando, Florida, were able to identify Kevin James Loibl as the shooter. "The Voice" paid tribute to Grimmie on its official Twitter page: There are no words. [162] In Season 11 of The Voice, the coaches performed "Dream On" at the start of the show, as a tribute to Grimmie. [152] Susan Wojcicki, the CEO of YouTube, paid tribute by saying the YouTube family was "heartbroken" and "shocked" to hear of Grimmie's murder, with YouTube officially paying tribute on their website. Fiery train crash in Greece kills dozens, many of them students, Watch Live: Garland testifies amid ongoing special counsel investigations. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. The scene after the shooting. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. On June 10, 2016, Grimmie was fatally shot while signing autographs following a concert performance at The Plaza Live in Orlando, Florida. [53] She finished in 3rd place, behind winner Josh Kaufman and runner-up Jake Worthington. The suspect had on him two handguns, two loaded magazines and a hunting knife, Mina said. On April 27, Grimmie released her second single, "Stay with Me", a collaboration with Diamond Eyes, which climbed to No. Up to 100 people were at the concert, but only a handful remained at the venue when the shooting happened, officials said. [158] Songs written and recorded in Grimmie's memory include Tyler Ward's "A Song for Christina",[159] Before You Exit's "Clouds",[160] MAX's "Christina's Song",[161] "Somebody's Angel" by Jacquie Lee, and "Blink of an Eye" by Tori Kelly. Death By Fame: A Singer and a Stalker features the case of Christina Grimmie, who authorities said was murdered by Kevin James Loibl. Grimmie said Side B was likely to follow. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? "She was doing a meet-and-greet, just signing autographs and selling merchandise. The police chief praised Christina's brother Marcus for his "very heroic" actions in tackling Loibl, who he said was carrying two handguns and a hunting knife. She was signed with Island Records for a short time before being dropped. Police in the US say they do not know what motivated a gunman to kill the singer Christina Grimmie. ", "Christina Grimmie Performs 'How to Love', "Exclusive: DeStorm, Christina Grimmie, Karmin Get AMA Honors", "Selena Gomez and the Scene Star in New Xbox Kinect Commercial With Christina Grimmie", "Christina Grimmie Performs On 'So Random! [71] She toured with previous contestants of The Voice, including season 5 winner Tessanne Chin, runner-up Jacquie Lee, Will Champlin, season 1 runner-up Dia Frampton, season 6 winner Josh Kaufman, runner-up Jake Worthington, and fellow season 6 contestants Kristen Merlin and Jake Barker. 2016 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. That would be speculation, but thats what its looking like, said Orlando police chief John Mina. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. [17] Grimmie stated that she began a musical YouTube channel so that people could connect with her music,[18] and because her friend persuaded her to post her videos on the popular video-sharing website. He did not have an arrest record in his home county of Pinellas, but did have previous run-ins with the police. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. After her death was confirmed, #RIPChristina became the top trending hashtag as Grimmie's fans took to social media to express an outpouring of grief. Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown. Martin said she was unsettled knowing the suspect had watched the concert in the same audience she was in. @TheRealGrimmie you are so loved and already missed. I'm sad, shocked and confused. We love you so much Grimmie. [107] She also worked with PETA to promote pet adoption, after adopting a dog in 2014. Read about our approach to external linking. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. In total, witnesses told authorities they heard six shots fired. "The suspect traveled to Orlando apparently to commit this crime and then had plans to travel back to where he came from," Mina said. Our hearts go out to the friends, fans and family of @TheRealGrimmie. [5], Christina Victoria Grimmie was born to Tina (nee Milos; 1959 - 2018)[6] and Albert Grimmie (1958)[citation needed]in the Marlton section of Evesham Township, New Jersey, on March 12, 1994. [24] Later, it also became available on iTunes and Spotify. We would love for the family to be able to take the proper time to grieve. That's insane." Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. We lost a beautiful soul with an amazing voice. Grimmie was an also an avid gamer in the Super Mario Brother Smash community. How Did Kevin James Loibl Die? In 2014, she was a contestant on the US version of The Voice. The shooter who fatally shotChristina Grimmie was identified as 27-year-old Kevin James Loibl, Orlando police announced on Twitter Saturday afternoon. Grimmie, a native of Marlton, New Jersey, came in third place on Season 6 of "The Voice," NBC's singing competition, which aired in 2014. That is, until a crazed fan named Kevin James Loibl murdered her during a post-concert meet and greet on June 10, 2016. WebAdd a bio, trivia, and more. With deep regret, we have confirmed Christina Grimmie, @TheRealGrimmie has died from her injuries. When reports of Grimmie's death first surfaced, #PrayforChristina was the top trending hashtag on Twitter. It wasn't clear whether the man had a prior criminal record. Come out to the show tonight at the Plaza Live! The latter was carrying But it has become increasingly apparent to police from an examination of Loibl's cell phone and computer records, that singer Christina Grimmie was murdered because of her outspoken Christian faith. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. 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