John Lennon’s Killer Sorry For Being ‘An Idiot’

When I heard the news that the John Lennon had been shot it was like time stood still for a while. It just seemed to unreal.Mark David Chapman shot Lennon four times on December 8, 1980, in New York and pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for which he was given a sentence of 20 years to life.In his latest attempt to be released, 59-year-old Chapman told the parole board he realised many people were still hurting over the death of the Beatles icon. "“I am sorry for causing that type of pain. I am sorry for being such an idiot and choosing the wrong way for glory. Many, many people loved him. He was a great and talented man and they are still hurting. I get letters so that's a major factor. It's not a regular crime.”  Chapman was denied parole for the eight time last week. http://classicrock.teamrock.com/news/2014-08-29/lennon-killer-sorry-for-being-an-idiot