John Lennon’s Death 43 Years Later
(New York, NY) – It’s been 43 years since John Lennon was murdered in New York City. And as word broke of his death, a radio reporter was covering the story — and got a big scoop. Here’s the story of how the Big Apple — and the world — learned Lennon had been shot dead by Mark David Chapman.
Radio reporter Rich Lamb on Lennon Murder
Rich Lamb, a long time radio reporter in New York City, may have experienced misfortune that night — but it led to a breaking story. As our colleague Cindy Adams might say, “only in New York.” Chapman eventually plead guilty to killing Lennon and remains incarcerated at Green Haven Correctional Facility in Dutchess County.
