The murder of John Lennnon, New York City
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N 40° 46.583 W 073° 58.564
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The legendary John Lennon was murdered by Mark David Chapman at the building where he lived, The Dakota, in New York City, on Monday, 8 December 1980.
Waymark Code: WM8QA9
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 05/02/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member cache_test_dummies
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Lennon had just returned from the Record Plant Studio with his wife, Yoko Ono.

Lennon was pronounced dead on arrival at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, where it was stated that nobody could have lived for more than a few minutes after sustaining such injuries. Shortly after local news stations reported Lennon's death, crowds gathered at Roosevelt Hospital and in front of The Dakota. He was cremated on 10 December 1980, at the Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York; the ashes were given to Ono, who chose not to hold a funeral for him.

You can stop by the entrance of the Dakota but it's not allowed to go in, except authorized personnel. The actual crime scene is in clear sight, on the sidewalk.
Date of crime: 12/08/1980

Public access allowed: yes

Fee required: no

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