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Assassination Of John Lennon Research Paper

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Elliana Hau
Ray
9th Lit 1A
1 December 2016
The Assassination of John Lennon

John Lennon, former Beatles member, was well known for his career in music. In 1980, he was shot by a man named Mark David Chapman outside of his apartment in New York City. Mark Chapman shot him four times in his back. Later, he returned the crime scene and pulled out the book The Catcher in the Rye, which was his way to make a statement.(Alexander) Many remember Lennon as an icon for peace and pacifism, but what you do not know is that he was opposite. Despite all of the rumors of Chapman being mentally ill, maybe he did have legitimate reasons to murder John Lennon. The assassination of John Lennon was justified because he was a narcissist, unloyal, and not-so peaceful. …show more content…

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