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.

Mar 23, 2026 · 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 …

Oct 21, 2025 · As we approach the 45th anniversary of the horrific murder, which saw the iconic musician lose his life at the age of just 40, killer Mark David Chapman remains behind bars.

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.

Read CNN’s Mark David Chapman Fast Facts and learn more about the life of the man who killed musician John Lennon.

2 days ago · Critics of the bills say prisoners such as Mark Chapman, Lennon’s killer, and David Berkowitz, the serial murderer nicknamed “Son of Sam”, could walk free. Chapman is 70 and …

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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.

Dec 8, 2025 · Beatles star, John Lennon, was fatally shot on December, 8, 1980, by Mark David Chapman, who later told a parole board he was 'simply seeking fame'