Letters from one of Australia’s most dangerous criminals and feared prisoners
Matthew Charles Johnson, one of Australia's most dangerous criminals, critiqued news stories through poetry in letters to journalist John Silvester. In a recent podcast, Silvester shared a poem where Johnson expressed his feelings about the trial for the murder of Carl Williams.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 06:00 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 06:10 UTC
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