Overview

• Matthew Lee Johnson, 49, was executed at 6:53 p.m. CDT on May 20, 2025, at the Texas State Penitentiary in Huntsville.
• Johnson was convicted for the 2012 murder of Nancy Harris, who died five days after being set on fire during a robbery at a Garland convenience store.
• All of Johnson's appeals, including requests for clemency and stays of execution, were denied by courts and the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.
• During his 2013 trial, Johnson admitted guilt, expressed remorse, and attributed his actions to being under the influence of drugs at the time of the crime.
• This marks the fourth execution in Texas and the 18th nationwide in 2025, underscoring Texas's continued prominence in capital punishment cases.