Who Is Wade Wilson and What Did He Do? Inside the Case of Man Who Killed 2 Women 'for the Sake of Killing'
Wilson killed Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz within hours of each other in 2019 before confessing to the murders.
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Wade Wilson, often referred to in media as the “Deadpool Killer,” was convicted in June 2024 for the October 2019 murders of two women in Cape Coral, Florida (Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz) and sentenced to death. He is being held on death row in Florida while appeals proceed. [People: "Where Is Wade Wilson Now?" 2026][Court TV: FL v. Wade Wilson sentencing 2024]
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As of early 2026, multiple outlets indicate his appeals continued through the Florida court system, including filings and potential subsequent hearings, with his death sentence under review. Some reports also note a 2026 Florida Supreme Court appearance related to post-conviction proceedings. [People: 2026 update][YouTube documentary updates 2026]
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There are several recent media pieces and documentaries that revisit the case and provide updates on his legal status and the victims’ families, though these vary in tone and editorial stance. If you’re seeking the latest court filings or exact dates, I can pull the most current public records and provide a concise timeline. [People: 2024–2026 coverage][Court TV: 2024 sentencing]
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