John Lennon ‘predicted own death’ before assassination as killer finally explains why he did it

Back on 8 December 1980, John Lennon was leaving his apartment building, The Dakota, in New York City, alongside wife Yoko ...

Beatles assassin Mark David Chapman killed John Lennon ‘to be a somebody’ but officials don’t buy his message to fans: docs

Chapman assassinated the beloved 40-year-old Beatle outside the Dakota apartment building in New York City on Dec. 8, 1980.

John Lennon's Killer Reflects On His Motive In Bold New Comments About Singer's Death, Calls His Crime 'Selfish'

He called it "selfish" and admitted that he carried out the murder in a desperate attempt to become “famous.” Despite his ...

John Lennon's Killer Admits He Murdered Beatles Icon 'To Be a Somebody'

Hours later, as the couple came home, Chapman was waiting. He drew a .38-caliber revolver and fired five shots, hitting ...
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See ABC's 1980 Broadcast on John Lennon's Death

The Beatles co-founder was shot and killed 35 years ago today. Former Beatle John Lennon poses for a photo with his wife Yoko Ono and son Sean Lennon in 1977 in New York City, New York. Vinnie ...