Wade Wilson, the convicted murderer who became a viral social media fixation as the “Deadpool Killer,” is back in the spotlight after his crimes were documented in Paramount+’s Handsome Devil: Charming Killer and Netflix’s Worst Ex Ever. Wilson was found guilty in June 2024 of murdering Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz in Cape Coral, Florida, and was sentenced to death two months later.
Here’s everything to know about Wilson, his crimes and the social media fascination that surrounds him.
Inside Wade Wilson’s Crimes
Wilson killed Melton and Ruiz on the same morning of October 7, 2019, in Cape Co...
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