Mark David Chapman is an American prison inmate who was convicted for murdering English musician John Lennon on December 8, 1980. Chapman shot Lennon outside The Dakota apartment building in New York City. Chapman fired at Lennon five times, hitting him four times in his back. Chapman later remained at the scene reading J. D. Salinger's novel The Catcher in the Rye until the police arrived and arrested him. Chapman repeatedly claimed that the novel was his statement.

One page typed letter. Letter content revolves around his murder of John Lennon and the resulting personal aftermath. Letter is signed in full in pen. Original matching envelope which is also signed Chapman is included.