Final Words and Conversations
In the hours before he was killed, John Lennon spoke with Yoko Ono and others at their Dakota apartment. Reports describe calm conversations about family, music, and plans for the next day. No widely verified final statement has been officially released by the estate.
The Night of December 8, 1980
Lennon returned home with Ono around 10:50 p.m. after recording at the studio. He spoke briefly with fans and paparazzi outside the building. Shortly after entering the lobby, he was shot by Mark David Chapman.
What Witnesses Reported
Doormen and bystanders heard raised voices and a few short phrases before gunshots. Ono was with Lennon when he was shot and later gave statements to police. The events were documented in police reports, court records, and news coverage.
For more details on the timeline and official records, see the New York Times obituary.
