Christina Grimmie: The Murder of a Rising Star

The murder of Christina Grimmie in Orlando, FL shocked the world. The 22-year-old singer was gaining fans after coming in 3rd place on NBC's 'The Voice' competition show. The Orlando Sentinel goes behind the police tape in one of Orlando’s most shocking killings, which happened during perhaps the darkest weekend in the history of the City Beautiful. Coming soon. Subscribe today. 

The shooting of Christina Grimmie, an effervescent 22-year-old with no known enemies, who toured with her brother and loved video games drew national attention. In episode one we uncover what fans loved about the singer and NBC's 'The Voice' finalist.

Kevin Loibl’s coworkers notice his mental state slowly deteriorating as his obsession with the Christina Grimmie grows — and he secretly plans a trip to Orlando to see the singer perform. In the Orlando Sentinel’s new podcast, Christina Grimmie: The Murder of a Rising Star, we take an in-depth look at the killing that began perhaps the darkest weekend in Orlando’s history.

A thrilling show at The Plaza LIVE ends in chaos and tragedy, when Kevin James Loibl’s dark obsession erupts into violence that claims Christina Grimmie’s life and shocks the nation. In the Orlando Sentinel’s new podcast, Christina Grimmie: The Murder of a Rising Star, we take an in-depth look at the killing that began perhaps the darkest weekend in Orlando’s history.

In Orlando's Darkest Days, the fourth episode of the Orlando Sentinel’s Christina Grimmie podcast, we tell the story of a string of tragedies in Orlando, which continued with the massacre at Pulse and the killing of Lane Graves by an alligator at a Walt Disney World resort.

In Never Forgotten, the fifth and final episode of the Orlando Sentinel’s Christina Grimmie podcast, Christina Grimmie’s story doesn’t end at the Plaza LIVE. Her family and fans work to keep her memory alive and ensure the talented singer will have a legacy that lives on.