John Lennon Killer Mark David Chapman Denied Parole 14th Time in New York

Mark David Chapman, the man who murdered John Lennon in 1980, has been denied parole for the 14th time following a hearing on August 27, 2025. Chapman, now 70, fatally shot Lennon outside the musician's Manhattan apartment after Lennon had signed an autograph for him earlier that day. He is serving a 20-years-to-life sentence at Green Haven Correctional Facility in New York and has expressed remorse in past hearings, admitting his desire for fame motivated the crime. The parole board has repeatedly rejected his release due to the severity of his actions and their lasting impact, with the next hearing scheduled for February 2027. Chapman's murder remains a significant moment in music history, deeply affecting fans worldwide. The decision to deny parole was confirmed by New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision officials.