John Lennon's assassination shocked the world. Mark Chapman became obssessed with the Beatles' icon but gradually resented him. Chapman loved The Catcher In The Rye and became fixated on the concept of 'phonies.' He thought Lennon was a hypocrite for living a lavish lifestyle while preaching peace. On December 8, 1980, Chapman approached Lennon outside The Dakota, the building where his apartment was, and asked for an autograph. Lennon signed his copy of Double Fantasy and left. Chapman waited f