Wade Wilson, infamously known as the “Deadpool Killer,” has been sentenced to death for the brutal murders of two women in Florida.
What are the names of those two girls killed by Wade Wilson?
Kristine Melton, 35, and Diane Ruiz, 43. They were killed by Wilson in October 2019.
The murders were described as “heinous, atrocious, and cruel” by Circuit Judge Nicholas Thompson, who noted that the second murder was particularly “cold, calculated, and premeditated.”
What Wilson’s defense argue during trial?
Wilson’s trial began on June 10, 2024, During the trial, Wilson’s defense argued that he suffered from brain damage and abandonment issues due to his troubled past, which included drug addiction. Despite these claims, the jury recommended the death penalty, with a majority agreeing on the severity of his crimes.
How Wade Wilson Killed His Victims
Kristine Melton
- Wilson met Melton, 35, and her friend Stephanie Sailors at a bar in Fort Myers on October 7, 2019
- After the bar closed, Wilson went with the women to a nearby home for several hours
- In the morning, Wilson went with Melton to her Cape Coral home. After her friend left, Wilson strangled Melton to death as she slept in her bed
- Wilson then stole Melton’s car
Diane Ruiz
- A short time after killing Melton, Wilson spotted 43-year-old Diane Ruiz walking along a Cape Coral street
- Wilson asked Ruiz for directions to a nearby school and lured her into Melton’s stolen car
- When Ruiz tried to exit the vehicle, Wilson attacked her, beating and strangling her
- Wilson then pushed Ruiz out of the car and ran her over 10 to 20 times, making her “look like spaghetti”
How Wadw Wilson get the Name “Deadpool”?
Deadpool, has many tattoos on his face and head that’s why named him the “Deadpool Killer” nickname:
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- A small swastika under his right eye and a larger swastika on the right side of his shaved head
- The word “glory” written above his right eyebrow
- The phrase “HA HA HA” under his left eye
- Joker-esque stitches extending from the corners of his mouth
- An apparent shadow of a skull on the left side of his face
- The word “bred for war” tattooed under his chin
What does the tattoo “HA HA HA” mean?
The tattoo “HA HA HA” on Wade Wilson’s face is likely a reference to the Joker character from the Batman series, particularly echoing the iconic portrayal by Heath Ledger in the film “The Dark Knight.” This tattoo means a chaotic and deranged sense of humor, reflecting the Joker’s personality as a villain who finds amusement in chaos and violence.