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The Last Autograph: John Lennon's Final Hours at The Dakota | The Missing Archive
In this episode of The Missing Archive, host Jasmine Riley takes you back to the cold New York night of December 8, 1980, reconstructing the tragic final hours of John Lennon at The Dakota apartment building. This true crime deep-dive explores the meticulous planning of Mark David Chapman, a twenty-five-year-old former security guard who waited for hours outside Lennon’s residence with a singular, terrifying purpose. We examine how Chapman blended into the background, interacting with fans and doormen, before approaching Lennon as he exited after an iconic photoshoot with Annie Leibovitz. The…
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