Kelsey Grammer Details Sister's 1975 Murder in Memoir

Kelsey Grammer has opened up about the tragic 1975 abduction and murder of his younger sister, Karen Grammer, in his new memoir, 'Karen: A Brother Remembers.' Karen, then 18, was kidnapped at gunpoint outside her workplace in Colorado Springs by Freddie Glenn and accomplices, who had initially planned to rob the restaurant. She was brutally raped and stabbed 42 times, managing to crawl to a trailer for help before succumbing to her injuries. Grammer recounts the profound impact her death had on his life, including struggles with addiction and enduring grief, but hopes sharing his story will offer comfort to others dealing with loss. The memoir also details their turbulent childhood and other family tragedies, including the earlier murder of their father. Grammer says he included difficult details in his book to honor Karen’s memory and advocate against granting parole to her killer.