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John Lennon’s killer Mark David Chapman has received a decision in his 14th parole hearing.

The 70-year-old attended a parole board interview August 27 to learn whether or not he’d be sprung from the Green Haven Correctional Facility in Beekman, New York. Chapman was sentenced to 20 years to life back in 1981 for killing the music legend.

Online records updated by the New York Department of Corrections and Community Supervision reveal Chapman’s request for parole was denied.

Chapman was found guilty of shooting and killing Lennon on December 8, 1980 as the singer was arriving to his New York City apartment with wife Yoko Ono. Hours before the murder, Lennon had signed a copy of his new album Double Fantasy for Chapman.

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While it’s not yet publicly known what Chapman said during his most recent parole hearing, he has shown remorse in the past for his actions, even stating he only went after Lennon because of The Beatles’ legend’s level of fame.

Chapman has reportedly stated, “I assassinated him…because he was very famous. That is the only reason and I was very, very, very much seeking self-glory.” He’s also said, “I’m sorry for the pain that I caused to his wife, to his son. I think about it all of the time.”

Chapman has also admitted he feels he should spend the rest of his days locked up, adding, “I deserve zero, nothing. I should be in prison for the rest of my life.”

Following the shooting, Ono released a statement which read, in part, “John loved and prayed for the human race. Please do the same for him.”

Paul McCartney received some criticism for his comments after Lennon’s death when he said “It’s a drag,” but later went on to clarify he was in a state of shock.

President Jimmy Carter also spoke out following the murder, saying, “John Lennon helped create the mood and the music of the time. His music and his message were of peace and love. The world is shocked and saddened by the loss of a great man.”

Chapman’s next parole hearing is scheduled for 2027.