Denied Parole for the 5th time! The New York Parole Board reviewed the killer of John Lennon’s fifth parole request. They denied it. He can apply again in 2010.
During the hearing, he admitted planning the murder for three months. He added, “I don’t remember calling him ‘Mr. Lennon.’ I think the media made that up. It didn’t happen. He didn’t turn. I shot him from behind.”
He remains in Attica prison, isolated for safety. His wife, who married him before the killing, has visited him from Hawaii at least once a year since 1992. They spend up to 44 hours together in a special area.
Denied Parole for the 5th time, and may be till death.
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.
