Mark David Chapman

Mark David Chapman is born in Fort Worth, Texas

Mark David Chapman meets Gloria Abe

Chapman and Abe get married. The two are still together today.

Chapman arrives in New York City on December 6th and purchases a copy of Lennon's new album "Double Fantasy".

Chapman shoots John Lennon Outside John's New York home the Dakota on December 8th.

Chapman is sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.

Chapman is denied parole for the ninth time. His twenty years was up in 2000, he has had the chance for parole every two year since then.

71-75 Mark works as a camp counselor at a YMCA