John J. Lennon
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John J. Lennon (born 1977[1]) is an incarcerated journalist. Lennon has written for The Atlantic, The New York Times, and more, all while being incarcerated at Sing Sing for second-degree murder and selling drugs for 28 years to life.[2] He published his first book, The Tragedy of True Crime, in 2025.
Lennon was born in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn to Sean Lennon and Laura Feaster.[3] His father was an alcoholic who relapsed when he was born, leaving him in New York Foundling home for neglected and abused children until his mom was able to gain custody back.[3] His mother married George O’Connell in 1985; who Lennon said taught him about the Westies gang, romanticizing their actions.[2][3]
At 15 Lennon was arrested for second-degree assault and sent to Spofford Juvenile Center.[2] At 17, he was arrested for firearm possession and spent a year in Rikers Island.[3]
