Wade Wilson is a convicted murderer from Florida who is currently on death row for killing two women in 2019, and he has recently become a focus of true- crime media and online discussion.

Who Wade Wilson Is

  • Wade Steven Wilson is an American man convicted of murdering Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz in Cape Coral, Florida, in October 2019.
  • Because he shares a name with Marvel’s fictional character Wade “Deadpool” Wilson, some media and online communities have referred to him as the “Deadpool Killer.”

What Happened In His Case

  • In June 2024, a Florida jury found Wilson guilty of two counts of first‑degree murder and several related charges tied to the 2019 killings.
  • In August 2024, he was formally sentenced to death, with the judge describing the murders as “heinous, atrocious and cruel,” and noting that the second killing was cold and premeditated.

Where He Is Now

  • After his conviction and sentencing, Wilson remained in Florida state custody; by 2025 he was housed in a state prison facility used for death row inmates.
  • Court records indicate an active appellate case in the Florida Supreme Court, which is typical in capital cases and can extend the legal process for years.

Why He’s Trending Lately

  • Interest in “what happened to Wade Wilson” has spiked again because of the Paramount+ docuseries Handsome Devil: Charming Killer , which explores his crimes and the social‑media attention around his image and nickname.
  • True‑crime creators, podcasts, and YouTube channels have also amplified his story, sharing jail calls and analysis, which keeps discussions and forum threads about him active.

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