As a fan of the legendary musician John Lennon, you probably have heard about Mark David Chapman, the man who tried to murder him. As Lennon entered his apartment building, Chapman shot him five times from a close distance. Four of the bullets struck Lennon in the back and he was quickly rushed to Roosevelt Hospital. Unfortunately, Lennon succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Chapman, who was initially a fan of the musician stayed at the scene after the shooting and did not try to resist arrest. His crime shocked the world and left a permanent mark on music history. If you are eager to know more about Chapman and his life journey, we have provided the details in the post below.
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As per online records, Mark David Chapman was born on 10th May 1955, in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Being raised in a troubled household, he had an abusive father and an emotionally distant mother. Unlike other children, Chapman didn’t have a colourful child. Instead, he was subjected to abuse which is believed to have influenced his future behaviour.
Despite having a difficult childhood, Chapman developed an interest in books, art, and music. He was particularly drawn to The Catcher in the Rye, a novel by J.D. Salinger, which influenced his life and actions significantly. Despite having mental health issues, Chapman was a polite and friendly boy during his school years.
After completing high school, Chapman worked various jobs to earn a living. He was known to be a counsellor at a YMCA camp, where he gained the ability to connect with children. During this time, he became interested more in music. However, his mental health continued to worsen with time.
In his twenties, Chapman travelled with the YMCA to Lebanon to help refugee children. However, his unstable mental state led him to quit his job and return to the U.S.
Chapman became known to the world for the crime he committed on 8th December 1980. On this tragic day, he waited outside John Lennon’s apartment in New York. He had earlier approached the artist for an autograph. However, hours later, when Lennon returned home with his wife, Chapman shot him five times outside the building.
After the shooting, Chapman did not attempt to escape the scene. Instead, he waited there for the police. He later confessed to the crime and stated that his actions were the result of anger, obsession, and a desire to become famous.
Talking about Mark David Chapman’s relationship, he is a married man. His wife is Gloria Abe, who he married in 1979. Gloria worked as a travel agent and met Chapman for the first time in Hawaii. Despite his crime, Gloria has remained married to him and visits him in prison regularly.
Before the crime, Chapman led a modest life with various jobs. He did not gain a lot of wealth during his career and had no major career achievements. At present, Chapman is serving a life sentence and has no source of income. His net worth if it exists is negligible and not revealed.
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