Mr. Johnson was convicted of the first-degree murders of Jackie McCahon, who was fatally stabbed in September 1988, and Iris White, who was fatally stabbed in October 1988. A jury voted 10-2 to recommend a death sentence for the murder of Ms. McCahon and 8-4 to recommend a death sentence for the murder of Ms. White. The trial court condemned him to death in each case. This Court upheld both death sentences on direct appeal and Mr. Johnson filed post-conviction challenges in the trial court. They were denied and these appeals followed.

Justice Quince is recused.