John Lennon’s killer, now 63, has been denied parole for the 10th time.
He had tried to behave well in order to get out of prison, and he tried to use this as a defense for his release, but the parole board said, “It is not comparable to what you have done, or the senseless lives you have lost.” Yoko Ono, John Lennon’s widow, has consistently expressed her opposition to granting Mark parole, citing concerns for her well-being, as well as John’s two sons, Julian and Sean.
This time, she told the board, “Thirty years ago, I did not feel ashamed. Now I know how shameful it is.”
Like his previous parole hearing, he went into detail about the shooting and his regret for the “senseless” act, claiming that he was seeking fame and had no enmity toward John Lennon.
The parole board told the killer, “You admit to having meticulously planned and executed the life of a world-famous person for no other reason than notoriety, and that no one’s life is more valuable than another’s. The fact that you chose someone who is not only world famous but also loved by millions, regardless of the pain and suffering you have caused to his family, friends and many others, shows a disregard for the sanctity of human life and the suffering of others. This fact continues to concern the board.”
The board found that he could not be released because it “would not be in line with the welfare and safety of society and to express disapproval of a heinous crime that undermines respect for the law.”
The killer was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison, meaning that when he serves the 20 years, he will be eligible for parole to spend his life outside prison, which he has requested since his first year of eligibility (2000), and he will have the right to request parole every two years while in prison.
He is currently incarcerated at the Wende Correctional Facility in New York. He will be eligible for parole again in 2020.
Declaration of FR!DAY ! AM !N ROCK
There are several reasons why we shouldn’t name a killer. First, it can make them more famous and get attention, which can lead to copycats or other violent acts. Second, it can cause more suffering for the victim and the victim’s family.
Make the Killer more famous:-
A 2018 study published in the journal Crime & Delinquency revealed a correlation between the media’s glorification of a killer and a subsequent rise in analogous offences. the study further indicated that infamous killers often serve extended sentences, affording them greater opportunity for the contemplation of future crimes.
Harming the Victim and Their Family:-
The public dissemination of a killer’s identity can inflict additional distress upon the victim and their family. The victim may experience a sense of objectification or devaluation, while the bereaved may encounter feelings of disturbance and violation.
In the specific case of John Lennon, F!A!R is committed to honouring the memory of both him and his family. His tragic demise continues to resonate globally. To this end, the perpetrator’s name shall not be mentioned on this website. So F!A!R will not name the killer