The killer who killed John Lennon in 1980, has been denied parole for the 12th time
The 67-year-old killer is currently serving a 20-year-to-life sentence and is currently in Green Haven Correctional Facility in New York. He was given the chance to apply parole every two years since 2000 but has never been granted it.
my big answer to everything. I wasn’t going to be a nobody, any more
“I am not going to blame anything else or anybody else for bringing me there,” The Killer told the board.
The Killer appeared before the parole board on 31st of August, the New York Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. He’ll remain imprisoned for at least two more years, when he’ll be eligible to seek parole again.
“I knew what I was doing, and I knew it was evil, I knew it was wrong, but I wanted the fame so much that I was willing to give everything and take a human life.”
The Killer said: “This was evil in my heart. I wanted to be somebody and nothing was going to stop that.”
Yoko Ono has long opposed Chapman’s release, submitting letters to the parole board asking it to deny his requests
Declaration
In writing about John Lennon’s death, I intend to pay tribute to him. His tragic death reverberates around the world, and the name of his killer is known around the world.
However, F!A!R have chosen not to mention the killer name.
There are several reasons why we should not name a killer.
First, it may increase their fame and attention, which may lead to copycats or other violent acts. A 2018 study published in the journal Crime & Delinquency found a correlation between media attention to killers and subsequent increases in similar offences. The study also found that high-profile killers often serve long prison sentences, which increases the likelihood of them planning future crimes.
Second, it may cause more suffering for victims and their families. Victims may feel objectified or ostracized, while the bereaved may feel distressed and violated.
For these reasons, F!A!R use the term killer rather than mentioning him directly.
