Mark David Chapman Parole Transcripts

Mark David Chapman, who murdered John Lennon in 1980, said he regretted the murder and was ashamed over it in his latest meeting with the parole board on August 12, 2008.¹ Chapman's bid for release from prison was rejected. The transcript from the meeting was released on August 19, 2008.

Fast Facts

1. Mark David Chapman shot John Lennon on December 8, 1980
2. Pleaded guilty
3. Sentenced to 20 years to life in prison
4. Has already been denied parole five times
5. Met again with the parole board on August 12, 2008
6. The transcript from the meeting with the parole board was released on August 19, 2008
7. Chapman said he shot Lennon to become famous and overcome feelings of failure, which he has also said before¹
8. He was denied parole because of "concern for the public safety and welfare"¹

Quote

"I recognized that that 25-year-old man, I don't think he really appreciated the life that he was taking, that this was a human being. I feel now at 53 I have grown into a deeper understanding of what a human life is. I have changed a lot."¹ —Mark David Chapman

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