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The Quiet Before the Shot: John Lennon’s Last Day | The Missing Files
In this episode of The Missing Files, host Madison Rogers dissects the tragic and meticulously planned events surrounding the assassination of John Lennon on December 8, 1980. This true crime deep-dive explores the psychological profile of Mark David Chapman, examining how his obsession with J.D. Salinger’s 'The Catcher in the Rye' and a distorted sense of moral outrage culminated in the shooting outside The Dakota apartment building in New York City. We analyze the timeline of Chapman’s movements, from purchasing his Charter Arms .38 Special revolver in Honolulu to his calculated wait in…
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