Matthew Charles Johnson
Australian criminal and murderer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Matthew Charles Johnson (born August 9, 1973) is an Australian criminal known for his extreme acts of violence, including the murder of drug dealer and serial killer, Carl Williams. Raised in the Dandenong area, Johnson's early life was marked by familial challenges, and he was expelled from school in year seven. He became involved in criminal offending and substance abuse from a young age, which persisted into adulthood.
Matthew Charles Johnson | |
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Born | (1973-08-09) 9 August 1973 (age 50) |
Other names | The General |
Known for | Murder of Carl Williams |
Criminal status | Imprisoned |
Allegiance | Leader, Prisoners of War |
Criminal charge | Murder Armed robbery and aggravated burglary |
Penalty | Life with a 32-year non-parole period (2011) |
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Victims | Carl Williams |
Imprisoned at | HM Prison Barwon |
Johnson's criminal history spans decades, with convictions ranging from burglary, armed robbery, serious violent offences, and murder. His most infamous crime was the murder of Carl Williams in 2010, carried out with the stem of an exercise bike seat in Barwon Prison's Acacia Unit, where both were being imprisoned. Despite claiming self-defence during his trial, Johnson was sentenced to life imprisonment with a non-parole period of 32 years.