John Lennon: Murder Without a Trial

John Lennon: Murder Without a Trial

The untold truth behind the tragedy.

TV-MA2023•7.2/10

DocumentaryCrime

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.2/10(14)

For the first time, key figures from John Lennon's life and death—including friends, doctors, and investigators—share personal memories and reveal what happened on the night of his killing.

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Production

72 Films

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

December 6, 2023

Last Aired

December 6, 2023

Networks

Apple TV

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

The Last Day

E1

The Last Day

Air date: 2023-12-06

On December 8, 1980, tragedy unfolds at New York City's Dakota building—and an icon's close friends try to make sense of the senseless crime.

The Investigation

E2

The Investigation

Air date: 2023-12-06

As the media descends upon the Upper West Side, detectives and doctors dissect the mind of Mark David Chapman and share their findings.

The Trial

E3

The Trial

Air date: 2023-12-06

In never-before-heard recordings, Chapman's legal team coach their client and prepare to defend the most hated man in America.

Cast

John Lennon

John Lennon

Self (archive footage)

Kiefer Sutherland

Kiefer Sutherland

Self - Narrator (voice)

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