John Lennon’s killer finally admits real reason he shot Beatles legend

Nearly 45 years after the tragic death of John Lennon, his killer has finally revealed the motive behind the shocking act.

Mark David Chapman, now 70, told a New York parole board that he murdered the legendary Beatle simply “to be famous.” He admitted, “My crime was completely selfish. I wanted to be somebody. I had sunk that low.”

On that fateful December night in 1980, Lennon was returning home with Yoko Ono when Chapman fired four shots into his back, ending the life of an artist who had spent years spreading messages of peace and love.

Despite 14 failed parole attempts, Chapman remains imprisoned, with officials stating he still lacks “genuine remorse” for his actions.

During the hearing, Chapman confessed, “I didn’t care at the time. But now I understand the agony I caused his family and the world.”

For millions, the memory of Lennon’s death remains vivid — a moment that forever changed music and history.

His loss continues to resonate, a heartbreaking reminder of how one man’s desperate desire for attention robbed the world of a voice for hope and harmony. 💔