Mark David Chapman was convicted in 1980
Mark Chapman, the man who killed John Lennon on December 8, 1980, has been denied parole for the tenth time.
Now, Chapman must wait two years to reapply, but the chances are slim, since every time he tries for freedom, Lennon's family declares that he is a danger to them and to society.
In denying the request, those responsible for the sentencing said: “You admitted that you carefully planned and executed the murder of a world-famous person for no reason other than to gain notoriety.”
“Even though no person’s life is more important than another person’s, the fact that you chose someone who was not only known worldwide and loved by millions, regardless of the pain and suffering you would cause to their family, friends, and so many others, demonstrated a callous disregard for the sanctity of human life, and the pain and suffering of others.”
Mark Chapman was sentenced to a term of imprisonment ranging from 20 years to life, meaning he must serve two decades before being eligible for a sentence review, something he has been doing since 2000.