Wade Wilson (criminal)

Wade Wilson
A headshot of a heavily tattooed man with a buzzcut, dressed in a jumpsuit and staring directly into the camera
One of Wilson's mugshots, taken in 2024 at the Union Correctional Institution
Born
Wade Steven Wilson

(1994-05-20) May 20, 1994 (age 30)
Other namesDeadpool Killer
Conviction(s)
Criminal chargeSix charges, including murder[1]
PenaltyDeath
Details
Victims2 convicted
State(s)Florida
Date apprehended
  • November 26, 2013: burglary and grand theft
  • 2015: for sexual battery (acquitted)
  • October 17, 2017: for firearm theft
  • July 1, 2019: for battery
  • October 8, 2019: for the murders of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz
  • September 30, 2020: for an attempted escape from jail

Wade Steven Wilson (born May 20, 1994) is an American criminal convicted of the 2019 murders of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz in Cape Coral, Florida. Due to sharing the name of the Marvel character better known as Deadpool, Wilson has been referred to in the media as the "Deadpool Killer".[2] Wilson was sentenced to death in 2024 after being found guilty of first-degree murder, among other charges.[3][2][4][5] Prior to the murders, Wilson had a criminal history dating back to 2012, including convictions for burglary, grand theft, and firearms offenses.

  1. ^ Luciani, Kim. "Florida killer Wade Wilson sentenced to death. What happens now?". The News-Press. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  2. ^ a b Quinn, Liam (July 26, 2024). "'Wade Wilson' Is Ryan Reynolds' 'Deadpool' Alter Ego. But Real-Life Man Killed 2 Women 'for the Sake of Killing'". People Magazine. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  3. ^ Stimson, Brie (2024-06-29). "Florida double murderer goes viral for 'smug, soulless' courtroom demeanor". Fox News. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  4. ^ "Strangled Women Murder Trial: Penalty Phase Continues Tuesday". Court TV. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  5. ^ "Who Is Wade Wilson? Jury Recommends Death Penalty for 'Deadpool Killer' After Being Convicted of Murder". Yahoo News. 2024-07-03. Retrieved 2024-08-28.