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Who Is Wade Wilson? Investigative Journalists Tell Chilling Story Behind The 'Deadpool Killer'
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14:30Now PlayingOne October day in 2019, 25-year-old Wade Wilson went on a killing spree throughout Cape Coral, Florida. Within the span of hours, he brutally murdered two women – Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz. In between, he showed up at his then-girlfriend’s place of work and violently assaulted her. Despite being arrested for a string of violent crimes, Wilson accrued a loyal fanbase online and was dubbed the “Deadpool Killer,” since he shared a name with Marvel character. Wilson was found guilty for the murders of Melton and Ruiz in June 2024, and currently sits on Florida’s death row. Rhonda Schwartz and Brian Ross, the directors and producers behind “Handsome Devil: Charming Killer", the new documentary series exploring the story of Wade Wilson, join “Forbes True Crime.”
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