John Lennon's killer.........

[Blondie]

John Lennon's killer was denied parole for a second time, state officials said Wednesday (October 9).

Releasing Mark David Chapman after 22 years in prison would "deprecate the seriousness" of the crime, the parole board said in a statement and while Chapman had "acceptable" behavior in prison, that didn't guarantee he wouldn't pose a threat to society. At his first parole hearing two years ago, Chapman said he did not deserve to go free. He will be up for parole again in 2004.

 

[JerseyJanice]

I read on CNN yesterday that he says he is well now from his mental illness. Who knows?

It's just so sad that John Lennon's life was cut short. And that it was due to nothing more than an obsession.

 

[Joyce DC]

Isn't it also ironic that the parole decision was announced on what would have been John's 62nd birthday.

 

[Blondie]

Joyce, I didn't know that.

 

[Galahad]

The last time he was up for parole it was also on John's birthday. I think they should move his hearing date next time.

 

[Joyce DC]

I don't remember the date on which Chapman was convicted. The parole board hearing date is probably tied to that. I would think the releasing of the parole board's findings/resolutions could be announced a day earlier or later. I just don't know how much, if anything, may be mandated. Also, for all I know the board is clueless about John's b-day. They may not have had his picture plastered all over their bedroom's walls and ceiling like I did.

 

[Micca]

His sentence was 20 years to life. I prefer the latter in this case.

 

[Cindy B]

Yes I heard about Chapman saying he did not deserve to go free.

Hard to believe its been 20 years.