Lennon killer says sorry but denied release

JOHN LENNON’S killer told parole officials during his latest unsuccessful bid for release from prison that he is ashamed and sorry for gunning down the former Beatle nearly three decades ago.

Chapman was interviewed by the parole board for a fifth time on August 12 and was immediately denied release. A transcript of the hearing was made public yesterday.

The 53-year-old Chapman told the parole panel that, over the years, he has come to realise the gravity of what he did, and how it affected not only Lennon, but his wife, children and anybody who knew him.