S1 Ep15: Fatal Fans: Chapter 3: John Lennon

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S1 Ep15: Fatal Fans: Chapter 3: John Lennon

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Mark David Chapman stalks and murders John Lennon on a New York city street in 1980. This is Chapter 3 of Fatal Fans. John Lennon autographs his album for Mark Chapman a few hours before Chapman shoots him dead on December 8, 1980. Music: Mother - John Lennon Helter Skelter - The Beatles Imagine - John Lennon www.facebook.com/OnceUponACrimePod Save

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