Matthew Charles Johnson

Matthew Charles Johnson
Johnson in 2010
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)
Details
Victims	Carl Williams
Imprisoned at	HM Prison Barwon

Matthew Charles Johnson (born 9 August 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 of Melbourne, Johnson's early life was marked by familial challenges, and he was expelled from school in year seven. He became involved in criminal offences and substance abuse from a young age, which persisted into adulthood.

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 Williams in 2010, carried out with the stem of an exercise bike seat in Barwon Prison's Acacia Unit, where both were imprisoned. Despite claiming self-defence during his trial, Johnson was sentenced to life imprisonment with a non-parole period of 32 years.