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John Lennon's killer denied parole again

John Lennon's killer denied parole again
Sam Boyle  |  by www.cleveland.com. All rights reserved. 4.01 | 19:03

ATTICA, N.Y. (AP) John Lennon's killer was denied parole for a fourth time Tuesday because of the "bizarre nature" of his crime.


Mark David Chapman, 51, must remain at Attica Correctional former Beatle outside his Manhattan apartment building in 1980.
this premeditated and violent crime," the board wrote appearance before the three-member panel at Attica.
spokesman for the state Division of Parole.

A transcript of the hearing was not immediately available.
adjustment," the decision said, "due to the extremely violent nature of the offense, your release would not be in the best interest of the community."
Lennon's 66th birthday.


Chapman has been in prison for 25 years. He became eligible sentence. His next appearance before the parole board will be in October 2008.

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