John Lennon's killer recalls inner turmoil

By By Peter Szekely
Updated November 16 2018 - 11:06am, first published 4:47am
The compulsion to kill one of the most famous people in the world proved too powerful for Chapman.
The compulsion to kill one of the most famous people in the world proved too powerful for Chapman.

Before he pulled the trigger that ended the life of rock legend John Lennon nearly 38 years ago, his killer remembers being in a "tug of war" with himself over what he was about to do, and even praying for a way out of carrying out his plan.

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