NICHOLAS Shawn Williams, who is also known as “Dhall Back,” has pleaded guilty to the charge of manslaughter in the death of his reputed wife, Clarabel Johnson, after initially facing a capital murder charge.
Williams entered the guilty plea to the lesser offence during a recent court session presided over by Justice Jo Ann Barlow at the Demerara High Court. His sentencing is scheduled for November 21, 2024. Represented by attorney Kiswana Jefford, Williams, 50, was prosecuted by state attorneys Praneta Seeraj, Mikel Puran, and Rbina Christmas.

The tragic incident took place on October 6, 2020, in Albouystown, Georgetown, where Williams allegedly confronted Johnson near her Cooper Street, Albouystown residence.
According to police, Williams attacked Johnson, delivering a severe chop to the back of her right knee, which severed a major artery, leading to significant blood loss.

Bystanders quickly rushed her to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, but she succumbed to her injuries during treatment. After fleeing the scene, Williams was later apprehended on James Street in Albouystown. Johnson, a mother of three, had been separated from Williams for several years due to alleged abuse. Following their separation, she had been residing with her parents while Williams operated a bicycle repair shop within the community.