The venue consists of two halls, a larger one and a smaller one. People were curious why Kevin James Loibl, the 27-year-old man who In 2019, her YouTube channel reached four million subscribers, although it dropped below four million in 2020. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. [168], Grimmie's death led to calls for increased security at performing arts venues,[169] and also created a discussion about gun control and mental health. Earlier in the day, she posted an announcement on social media asking people to attend the concert. After releasing her debut EP, Find Me (2011), her YouTube channel reached one million subscribers. This account has been disabled. A spokeswoman said all events at The Plaza Live had been suspended until further notice. THE LIFE of 22-year-old singer Christina Grimmie was cut short after she was shot and killed following a performance at The Plaza Live in Orlando in 2016. Police said Kevin James Loibl of St. Petersburg shot and killed Grimmie following a Friday concert, and later turned the gun on himself. There were unarmed security guards at The Plaza Live and they checked bags and purses for contraband, but there were no metal detectors or pat-downs of people as they entered The Plaza Live, he said. "She had an infectious laugh, she was determined, she was confident, but she was so incredibly sweet. Police have identified the man they say shot and killed singer Christina Grimmie as 27-year-old Kevin James Loibl. 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. Police said that during the struggle, "Shortly after that, the suspect killed himself.". Were in Orlando today. "This person was in the crowd with us, and while we were singing, having a great time, he was there with different intentions," she said. At his home in St. Petersburg, a note was posted to the door that read, Deepest sorrow for lost to the family, friends and fans of the very talented, loving Christina Grimmie. [88], Grimmie received her only Teen Choice Award in 2016, winning posthumously for Choice Web Star: Music. We lost a beautiful soul with an amazing voice". 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. So sad passing of @TheRealGrimmie. [24] Later, it also became available on iTunes and Spotify. My heart is absolutely broken. First published on June 11, 2016 / 4:45 PM. I am so heartbroken. Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, USA. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. [c] Orlando Police Chief John Mina stated that "The suspect traveled to Orlando apparently to commit this crime and then had plans to travel back to where he came from. Police in Orlando, Florida, identified the man who killed singer Christina Grimmie as Kevin James Loibl, 27. 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. 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. Kevin James Loibl shot her in front of horrified fans (Orlando Police/Twitter) 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. Parlez-en ! 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. A source in law-enforcement told TMZ that Loibl had no known connection to Grimmie. [92] Following the release of Side B, Grimmie's first posthumous album, All Is Vanity, was released on June 9, 2017. Jump to content. She was signed with Island Records for a short time before being dropped. "This isn't a crowd that you would suspect would be carrying guns into a venue like this," he said of fans of Before You Exit, an Orlando pop/rock band. In some, he plays guitar while Grimmie sings and plays piano. In an earlier statement, police said Grimmie had performed with the band Before You Exit at The Plaza Live in Orlando. Other people have been issuing messages of support for Marcus Grimmie, including a survivor of the 2012 Sandy Hook elementary school shooting in Connecticut. Grimmie's brother, Marcus, immediately tackled the gunman, who then shot and killed himself during the struggle, police said. June 10 , 2016 Died Gomez became her mentor. Everyone is just running all over the place," said Martin, who traveled to see to the concert from Brunswick, Georgia. The 22-year-old was shot while signing autographs after a concert in the city on Friday night, and died in hospital. In the immediate aftermath of her death, a Go Fund Me page was set up for Grimms family. Try again later. [49], Grimmie auditioned for season 6 of NBC's singing competition, The Voice, as revealed on her Facebook page. She appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show with fellow YouTuber Tyler Ward, performing a cover to Lil Wayne's "How to Love"; the episode aired on October 10, 2011. Did you witness anything? After the concert, 17-year-old Kaitlin Martin was standing with a group of other fans outside The Plaza Live, waiting for members of Before You Exit to come out, when she heard several loud "pops. [132] However, his "only friend in the world" claimed to have known about Loibl's obsession, though not its extent; Loibl's co-workers stated the same. [102] She also said she admired Beyonc for her vocals. Earlier Saturday, Orlando Police Chief John Mina said at a news conference that the suspect didn't appear to know Grimmie personally. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. 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, Grimmie was an also an avid gamer in the Super Mario Brother Smash community. Please enter valid email address to continue. As Grimmie signed Starts at 7:30!? my thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones.. i know youre spinning in Heaven love. WebKevin James Loibl (Christina Victoria Grimmie) was born on 10 March, 1989 in St. Petersburg, FL, is an American singer. It received over 25,000 shares through social media;[165] however, soon after, Adam Levine offered to pay for all expenses. He allegedly arrived armed with two handguns and a hunting knife. Come out to the show tonight at the Plaza Live! Clmence Michallon reports on her death and its aftermath . There are no volunteers for this cemetery. [175] In California, VidCon added metal detectors and security officers, and banned informal meet-and-greets in the wake of Grimmie's shooting. The judge stated that the suit did not make enough of a distinction between the concert promoter and the venue owner. The gossip site also says that he vowed to make the singer his wife. [117] Loibl broke free, backed against a wall, and fatally shot himself. According to a Florida Department of Law Enforcement background check, Loibl had no criminal history in the state. "Christina was a natural, a gifted talent that comes along so rarely," he said. The Voice Summer tour started on June 21, 2014, in San Antonio, Texas. The singer was 22 years old. Up to 100 people were at the concert, but only a handful remained at the venue when the shooting happened, officials said. It said simply, The End., ORLANDO!! [100] In 2014, while on The Voice, Usher called her a "baby Cline Dion". 1 on Social 50 Chart; Snoop's 'Wet' Rise; Christina Grimmie YouTube Phenom", "YouTube Star Christina Grimmie Hits Three New Charts", "MAJOR UPDATE! Powered by. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "This is yet another senseless act of extreme violence. She had hoped to release a second full-length album by the end of the year.[84]. ", "Christina Grimmie, "Tell My Mama": Exclusive Video Premiere", "Youtube Star Christina Grimmie - Shane And Friends - Ep. He died at the scene. Shakira deemed her high register "out of this world. Grimmie's brother, Marcus Grimmie, tackled Loibl, who then shot himself. I wanted to sound just like her, I wrote songs that kinda sounded like something she would do." Afterward, she met up with her fans, signed autographs, and sold [14] She first earned recognition for her cover of Miley Cyrus's "Party in the U.S.A." in August 2009. [145] Gomez later checked into rehab and put her tour on hold. Among his unusual tendencies included covering his bedroom windows with aluminum foil and hanging heavy curtains because of an aversion to light.. She toured for six weeks with Selena Gomez & the Scene opening for them in the We Own the Night Tour. [185], On the second anniversary of Grimmie's murder, the city of Orlando paid tribute, as did the police force. @TheRealGrimmie what an amazing performance tonight on @NBCTheVoice so proud of how far you have come. Fans' purses and backpacks are typically checked when they enter The Plaza Live, but there are no metal detectors there, Mina said. WebKevin James Loibl killed Christina Grimmie on June 10, 2016. according to the Orlando Police Department. Loibl was armed with two guns and a hunting knife when he shot Grimmie dead, according to the Orlando Police Department. [115] After her performance ended at 10:00p.m. local time, Grimmie signed autographs inside the venue. When reports of Grimmie's death first surfaced, #PrayforChristina was the top trending hashtag on Twitter. 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. We love you so much Grimmie. [86] The second video, for "Anybody's You", debuted on August 18. When the first reports of the shooting surfaced, #PrayForChristina was the top trending hashtag on Twitter. Her brother, who goes by Mark, frequently appeared on Grimmie's social accounts, starting with YouTube videos that attracted millions of views before she was on "The Voice." [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. [27] The new single from the album, "Clich", was released on March 16, 2015. [85] The first video, for the song "Snow White", debuted on August 11. [173] Management asked Orlando police to help evaluate the club's security. Beautiful member of #TheVoice family & true #Fighter. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. He also reportedly had travel accommodations to and from the Orlando concert. TMZ reported the home was being searched by authorities. On April 27, Grimmie released her second single, "Stay with Me", a collaboration with Diamond Eyes, which climbed to No. Mr Mina said: "She was doing a meet-and-greet, just signing autographs and selling merchandise. Please come out! [82] Grimmie returned to The Voice for season 9, to promote Kohl's fashion. Our hearts go out to the friends, fans and family of @TheRealGrimmie. [128] He had not had any diagnosis of any mental illnesses, but had a history of violence. Search above to list available cemeteries. The fundraiser reads: Christina Grimmie was such a gift to this world and loved by many. The lead single was expected to be released in July 2014, with the album following later in the year. He also looked like he wanted to be by himself. She then described Loibls turn to meet Grimmie and said the singer embraced him with open arms, like she would with all of her fans. 2023 BBC. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Mr Mina said Loibl did not seem to know her personally but speculated that he may have been a deranged fan. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. Loibl killed the 22-year-old singer when she signed autographs after a concert in Orlando, Florida, on June 10, 2016. A note was posted to the door outside Loibl's family home in St. Petersburg, accordingto the Associated Press: "Deepest sorrow for lost [sic] to the family, friends & fans of the very talented, loving Christina Grimmie. The official cause of death was determined to be gunshot wounds to her head and chest. WebAdd a bio, trivia, and more. 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[142] The following morning she wrote, "My heart is absolutely broken. Nora Loibl died at their St. Petersburg home in 2010 of an aspirin overdose, which was ruled accidental. Updated on: June 11, 2016 / 8:28 PM The police chief wouldn't elaborate further. WebCause of death: Murder (gunshot wounds) Resting place: Berlin Cemetery, Berlin, New Jersey: Occupations: Singer; YouTuber; actress; Grimmie signed autographs inside the venue. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. [8] She had an older brother, Marcus (who served as Christina's road manager during her performances). The venue was first opened as a movie theater in 1963 and became known for playing the cult movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Detectives planned to meet with Grimmie's family later Saturday. What a light has been taken from the world. "It was chaos.". The name of her killer could be released as early as Saturday afternoon, Mina said. But Dennington told police that Kevin, who was 21 at the Julie Mazziotta is the Sports Editor at PEOPLE, covering everything from the NFL to tennis to Simone Biles and Tom Brady. She was writing and recording music for her sophomore album, her third major release, and first release since being signed to a label. [90], On February 17, 2017, Grimmie's family released the posthumous single "Invisible". He was not listed as a registered voter and had almost no social media presence. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Loibl, who worked Ms Grimmie first came to prominence as a teenager for her renditions of hit songs, amassing a huge following on YouTube. She and the band then appeared together in a commercial for Xbox's Kinect. "[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. Failed to remove flower. Erickson told the paper that Loibls father was very nice. He added, When a tree fell down on my house, he was the first person to come over and make sure we were okay.. TMZ, citing a source, says that Loibl claimed to have played online games against Grimmie, something her friends deny. The singer had opened for the band She was previously an Associate Editor for the Health vertical for six years, and prior to joining PEOPLE worked at Health Magazine. Martin said she was unsettled knowing the suspect had watched the concert in the same audience she was in. Her brother, Marcus, tackled Loibl to the ground, and Loibl [55] All of Grimmie's performances were released on iTunes and Spotify as studio versions. Grimmie had been a featured performer at VidCon, and its June 2016 event in. Loibl's phone was encrypted, and the hard drive from his computer had been destroyed. 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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. [33] Her debut single "Advice" was released to Radio Disney on June 11,[34] with the music video, directed by Sean Babas, being released on July 19 on her YouTube channel. "Very heroic actions by Marcus Grimmie to jump in and it definitely could have prevented further loss of life," Mina said. [162] In Season 11 of The Voice, the coaches performed "Dream On" at the start of the show, as a tribute to Grimmie. [109] Grimmie was an anime fan,[110] and had a Twitch channel where she frequently streamed. Accused Stockton Serial Killer Charged with 4 More Murders, Bringing Total to 7, N.C. 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Virginia Student Allegedly Killed 3 Members of Football Team When They Returned on Bus From School Trip, Woman 'Repeatedly' Rejected Coworker's Advances, Texted Him to Not Touch Her. #fox35 pic.twitter.com/S4NCBHEDcm, Gina Benitez (@FOX35Gina) June 11, 2016. At 20 years old? Family members linked to this person will appear here. Orlando police said that there are not metal detectors and that people are searched by hand. "We ask at this time that you respect the privacy of her family and friends in their time of mourning.". [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. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. [76] On March 4, 2015, Grimmie announced that she had been dropped from Island Records and that she was working on a new album set to be released in late 2015. ET at The Plaza Live in Orlando. Grimmie, 22, died from her injuries from the shooting, which happened around 10:30 p.m. "[143] Gomez also tearfully dedicated her performance of Hillsong's "Transfiguration" to Grimmie's memory at her Miami concert the following night on June 11,[144] and then canceled a meet-and-greet scheduled to take place that night, citing fear and grief. [106], Grimmie was an animal rights activist and participated in fundraising events for the Humane Society of the United States. Try again later. "She was an absolutely incredible musician and an even better friend," it added. [38] Grimmie was the special musical guest performing her hit song "Advice" on Disney Channel's So Random!, which premiered on December 11, 2011. 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. [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. I am left stunned and confused how these things can conceivably continue to happen in our world. She opted for Adam Levine after he told her that she had the potential to be a "huge star" due to her voice and stage presence. Grimmie said Side B was likely to follow. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Loibl, 27, traveled from St. Petersburg to This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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