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Mina also praised Marcus for tackling Loibl, as he may have harmed others. [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. On Friday night, Grimmie signed autographs and posed for selfies after a concert attended by 150 fans. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported in 2014 that Grimmie moved to Los Angeles two years earlier after joining Selena Gomez on tour. Police have identified the man they say shot and killed singer Christina Grimmie as 27-year-old Kevin James Loibl. ET at The Plaza Live in Orlando. A witness said multiple shots were fired. "Very heroic actions by Marcus Grimmie to jump in and it definitely could have prevented further loss of life," Mina said. When not covering professional athletes, Julie spends her time as a (very) amateur athlete, training for marathons, long bike trips and hikes. Failed to remove flower. 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One of them was Kevin James Loibl, a 27-year-old from nearby St Petersburg, who arrived with two handguns and a hunting knife. [129], Police did not offer a motive,[d] but said that Loibl had shown an "unhealthy and unrealistic infatuation" with the singer and tried to make himself more physically attractive for her through weight loss, hair plugs, teeth whitening and eye surgery. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. OPD can confirm 27 year old Kevin James Loibl, suspect who shot Christina Grimmie, is from St Petersburg, FL pic.twitter.com/iN6RUi3VRx. We would love for the family to be able to take the proper time to grieve. "It definitely could have prevented further loss of life," Mr Mina said. Jillian has worked at NBC since May 2014. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 2023 BBC. [15], Grimmie began posting videos to her YouTube channel in 2009 at age 15, under the username of zeldaxlove64. Loibl allegedly opened fire on Grimmie during a meet and greet with The Voice alum after the show. IE 11 is not supported. Cops in Orlando have provided no motive for the man who shot and killed The Voice star Christina Grimmie before taking his own life. [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. Add to your scrapbook. Christina Victoria Grimmie (March 12, 1994 June 10, 2016) was an American singer and YouTuber. I'm sad, shocked and confused. 2 in the MyYouTube competition, behind Selena Gomez. [100] In 2014, while on The Voice, Usher called her a "baby Cline Dion". Update information for Kevin James Loibl . She toured for six weeks with Selena Gomez & the Scene opening for them in the We Own the Night Tour. ", "An Open Letter to Congress from the Music Industry", "Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Billy Joel, more sign open letter to Congress about gun safety", "Christina Grimmie's death not the end of her story", "Orlando remembers slain singer Christina Grimmie with intimate vigil, social media tributes", "Listen to 'Christina Grimmie: The Murder of a Rising Star' podcast. ET at The Plaza Live in Orlando. "She was an absolutely incredible musician and an even better friend," it added. [145] Gomez later checked into rehab and put her tour on hold. My heart goes out to her family, friends & fans. You would never forget meeting her. [35], On November 20, 2011, Grimmie performed at the 39th American Music Awards of 2011 pre-show alongside Taio Cruz to a special rendition of "Higher" and also won her first award. Downtown Orlando's premier live entertainment venue. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Christina Grimmie was such a kind, generous person, and so talented. Grimmie then became a contestant on season six of The Voice, finishing in third place. Grimmies brother Mark [56][57], During the competition, Grimmie's coach Adam expressed his desire to sign her to his record label, 222 Records; Lil Wayne also showed interest in signing her to Young Money Entertainment. Learn more about merges. He allegedly arrived armed with two handguns and a hunting knife. After she reached two million subscribers, she released her debut studio album, With Love (2013). [176][g] Video personalities including Joey Graceffa were assigned private security. The televised ceremony caused backlash among her fans, who said her name was used to promote the show, but never mentioned during the broadcast despite the inclusion of a tribute to victims of gun violence. The Orlando Sentinel described his motive as "If I can't have you, then nobody else can and I'm going to possess you by taking your life. [170][171] American heavy metal band Pantera, noting the similarities between Grimmie's murder and the deaths of former Pantera guitarist Darrell Abbott and three others in 2004, urged concert promoters and club owners to impose stronger measures to protect artists from "gun-wielding fanatics", adding: "Sadly, that's not the case and another rising star had to pay the consequences with her life. [162] In Season 11 of The Voice, the coaches performed "Dream On" at the start of the show, as a tribute to Grimmie. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Theres no indication that he knew her, were looking into that to try and find a motive for the crime.. In 2014, she was a contestant on the US version of The Voice. Grimmie's brother, Marcus, immediately tackled the gunman, who then shot and killed himself during the struggle, police said. [16] Despite having received piano lessons, Grimmie said she played by ear. He was a native of St. Petersburg, Florida, a little over 100 miles west of Orlando. Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) June 11, 2016, A post shared by Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) on Jun 11, 2016 at 12:45am PDT. Sorry! The lead single was expected to be released in July 2014, with the album following later in the year. Police said that the attack was premeditated but a motive was never released, according to The New York Times. She wrote: "Today the world was reminded that there is no love quite like that between an older brother and his little sister.". Earlier in the day, she posted an announcement on social media asking people to attend the concert. Try again later. When the first reports of the shooting surfaced, #PrayForChristina was the top trending hashtag on Twitter. Kevin James Loibl AP. This white male approached her and opened fire, striking her," Mina said. They also stated that they had never heard of Grimmie, heard Loibl talk about her, or watched The Voice. 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Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Christina Grimmie was shot while she was signing autographs after the concert, Loibl died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said, Ms Grimmie, seen here at an animal rescue benefit last year in New York, was known for her love of animals, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. After a struggle with the singer's brother, Loibl shot himself dead. WebAdd a bio, trivia, and more. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Detectives planned to meet with Grimmie's family later Saturday. The gossip site also says that he vowed to make the singer his wife. I am so heartbroken. Authorities have identified Kevin James Loibl, 27 of St Petersburg, a man living with his parents as the individual who Friday evening murdered Voice Star Verify and try again. That year, she placed third. Loibl was not registered to vote and had almost no social media presence, reports the Orlando Sentinel. Mina said there was "no indication" so far that he knew Grimmie. An earlier statement from the Orlando Police Department said Loibl approached Grimmie as she was signing autographs following her show with the band Before You Exit. According to TMZ, the Fulton County Medical Examiners Office confirmed that he died from high blood pressure. Earlier Saturday, Orlando Police Chief John Mina said at a news conference that the suspect didn't appear to know Grimmie personally. GREAT NEWS! The 22-year-old singer from New Jersey finished third during season six of NBC's "The Voice" in 2014, competing on the team of Maroon 5 star Adam Levine. WebCause of death: Murder (gunshot wounds) Resting place: Berlin Cemetery, Berlin, New Jersey: Occupations: Singer; YouTuber; actress; Grimmie signed autographs inside the venue. 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, 3 min read. Kevin James Loibl was a St Petersburg, Florida resident who work part-time at a local Best Buy. WebKevin James Loibl Birth 10 Mar 1989. 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It is unclear if Loibl planned on killing himself after he shot Grimmie but he was found with two handguns, two loaded magazines, and a hunting knife, according to Mina. #fox35 pic.twitter.com/S4NCBHEDcm, Gina Benitez (@FOX35Gina) June 11, 2016. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. [91][i] The foundation's purpose is to support those affected by gun violence and/or breast cancer. "She had an infectious laugh, she was determined, she was confident, but she was so incredibly sweet. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Grimmie was shot to death after giving a concert in Orlando on Friday night. my thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones.. i know youre spinning in Heaven love. Ashley Cech, who campaigns against gun violence, wrote an open letter to Marcus. Police later called Marcus Grimmie "heroic" and said his actions "could have prevented [additional] loss of life there". Vous avez des problmes de TNT ? There was a problem getting your location. Please come out! This is an undated photo of Loibl from the Orlando police. In 2014, Grimmie was a contestant on season six of The Voice, where she finished third, coached by Maroon 5s Adam Levine. Grimmie, 22, died from her injuries from the shooting, which happened around 10:30 p.m. Mina said they were looking into his phone and computer for further information. [167] Grimmie was scheduled to appear at E3 2016; the president of Nintendo of America, Reggie Fils-Aim, gave his condolences to Grimmie and the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting before giving his Nintendo E3 2016 speech on announcing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Powered by. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Burial Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown. After Loibl shot Grimmie, her brother, Marcus Grimmie, heroically tackled him. "Christina suffered a gunshot wound to the side of her head. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Les rcepteurs DAB+ : postes, tuners et autoradios Les oprateurs de radio, de mux et de diffusion. Would love your thoughts, please comment. [116] As witnesses fled the scene, Loibl was tackled by Grimmie's brother, and the men scuffled. The letter was signed by nearly 200 music industry luminaries, including artists Cher, Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Thom Yorke, surviving Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr,[h] and executives Daniel Glass, Irving Azoff, and Russell Simmons. Loibl is from St. Petersburg, Florida, the police said [125] Witnesses described Loibl as "nervous" and "kinda creepy". Her brother, Marcus, tackled Loibl to the ground, and Loibl then allegedly killed himself. [23] That same year, she covered Nelly's "Just a Dream" with fellow YouTubers Sam Tsui and Kurt Hugo Schneider in a video which received more than 190 million views over the course of ten years. Death By Fame: A Singer and a Stalker features the case of Christina Grimmie, who authorities said was murdered by Kevin James Loibl. [190] A hearing on the motion to dismiss the lawsuit was set for May 23. "We ask at this time that you respect the privacy of her family and friends in their time of mourning.". Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, USA. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. ", "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! 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. [180] While police confirmed that the two shootings had no connection,[181] Billboard published "An Open Letter to Congress: Stop Gun Violence Now" on June 23, demanding background checks for every gun purchase and an outright ban on sales to suspected terrorists. That is, until a crazed fan named Kevin James Loibl murdered her during a post-concert meet and greet on June 10, 2016. [107] She also worked with PETA to promote pet adoption, after adopting a dog in 2014. [175] In California, VidCon added metal detectors and security officers, and banned informal meet-and-greets in the wake of Grimmie's shooting. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. 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[130][134], On June 16, Grimmie was buried at Berlin Cemetery in a private ceremony. Police said that during the struggle, Loible shot and killed himself. One witness, Destiny Rivera, told People Magazine that she was standing behind Loibl in the meet-and-greet line. Orlando Police Department Loibl joined a line to meet the singer after the show, only to shoot her at point-blank range when it was his turn. "Very heroic actions by Marcus Grimmie to jump in and it definitely could have prevented further loss of life," Orlando Police Chief John Mina said during a news conference, via CBS News. 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The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Beautiful member of #TheVoice family & true #Fighter. Police believe Loibl who is from St. Petersburg, Florida traveled to Grimmies concert in Orlando Friday night specifically to shoot her. "[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. [39], In January 2012, Grimmie moved to Los Angeles to pursue her singing career; she was signed in April to Creative Artists Agency. [115] After her performance ended at 10:00p.m. local time, Grimmie signed autographs inside the venue. 18", ". Death 10 Jun 2016 (aged 27) Orlando, Orange County, Florida, USA. Please enter your email and password to sign in. [96] In 2021, Grimmie's family released her original song "Back to Life", along with 3 remixes. The suspect had made travel arrangements to come to Orlando alone, as well as travel arrangements to go back home, but he didn't have a car, Mina said. Shakira deemed her high register "out of this world. [117] Loibl broke free, backed against a wall, and fatally shot himself. Loibl's phone was encrypted, and the hard drive from his computer had been destroyed. Afterward, she met up with her fans, signed autographs, and sold 1 on Social 50 Chart; Snoop's 'Wet' Rise; Christina Grimmie YouTube Phenom", "YouTube Star Christina Grimmie Hits Three New Charts", "MAJOR UPDATE! On April 27, Grimmie released her second single, "Stay with Me", a collaboration with Diamond Eyes, which climbed to No. [7] Her mother worked as a receptionist until she was diagnosed with breast cancer; her father worked at Verizon Communications as of 2014[update]. Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. The gunman who shot and killed The Voice star Christina Grimmie has been named as Kevin Loibl, 27. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. News reports and witnesses state how the individual named Kevin James Loibl, 27, fired four shots at Christina before he was Grimmie, 22, died from her injuries from the shooting, which happened around 10:30 p.m. Failed to report flower. [54] Host Carson Daly later said he was "shocked" Grimmie did not win. Police hailed Grimmie's brother as a hero, and said he tackled the suspect, who they described as a white male with two loaded magazines and a knife. After Loibl shot Grimmie, her brother, Marcus Grimmie, heroically tackled him. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Kevin James Loibl I found on Findagrave.com. "[179], The shooting at Pulse nightclub bar occurred the night after Grimmie's murder, and also took place in Orlando; it was only four miles from where Grimmie was shot. In some, he plays guitar while Grimmie sings and plays piano. Police did not release the attacker's identity, but said he had traveled to Orlando from his home somewhere else in Florida. It was her third such nomination. 'Dark details' about boyfriend of US swim champ who mysteriously died, Disturbing red flags of Lindsay Clancy's psychosis before she 'killed 3 kids', Mysterious powder swamps US skies as residents report dust-covered cars, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Kevin James Loibl was identified as the gunman who shot and killed Christina Grimmie on June 10, 2016, Christina Grimmie competed on The Voice and was a popular YouTuber. Mr Mina said: "She was doing a meet-and-greet, just signing autographs and selling merchandise. He was also a big fan of Grimmie and had been obsessed with her in the months prior to the shooting. With deep regret, we have confirmed Christina Grimmie, @TheRealGrimmie has died from her injuries. In 2009, she began posting covers of popular songs onto YouTube. "Almost immediately, her brother Marcus Grimmie tackled the suspect," Orlando Police Chief John Mina told reporters Saturday. Police stated there were no red flags or association s with Grimmie said Side B was likely to follow. Loibl died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said Other people have been issuing messages of support for Marcus Grimmie, including a survivor of the 2012 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. ", "We thought at first they were balloons but then security started running all over the place yelling at people to get out because someone has a gun and someone is shooting. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. 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