Mark David Chapman (born May 10, 1955) is an American man who murdered musician John Lennon in New York City on December 8, 1980. As Lennon walked into the archway of the Dakota, his …

His killer, Mark David Chapman, remained at the scene until police arrived — but the real motive has remained unclear… until now.

Mark David Chapman (born May 10, 1955, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.) is an American criminal who fatally shot John Lennon on December 8, 1980. He received a sentence of 20 years to life and was …

Oct 20, 2025 · Deranged killer Mark David Chapman gunned down John Lennon over a pathetic desire to “be a somebody,” he recently told a parole board, ahead of the shocking crime’s 45th anniversary.

Sep 11, 2025 · Mark David Chapman has been denied parole for the 14th time, nearly 45 years after he shot and killed John Lennon outside his home in New York City.

Sep 12, 2025 · Mark David Chapman, who was first eligible for parole in 2000, has faced consistent rejection ever since. His crime on December 8, 1980, outside Lennon’s New York City apartment, …

Dec 6, 2023 · The tragic act, committed by an obsessive Beatles fan named Mark David Chapman, hasn't moved far from the headlines ever since.

Sep 10, 2025 · Chapman fatally shot Lennon on the night of Dec. 8, 1980, as the musician and his wife, Yoko Ono, were returning to their Upper West Side apartment.

Mar 20, 2025 · Discover the life of Mark David Chapman, the infamous criminal known for killing John Lennon. Read about his early life, marriage, and more.

The shooter, Mark David Chapman, an American and alleged Beatles fan who was envious and enraged by Lennon's lifestyle, was inspired by the fictional character Holden Caulfield from J. D. Salinger 's …