Where Is Wade Wilson Now? Inside the Deadpool Killer's Life Years After Murdering 2 Women in One Day
Wade Wilson murdered two women on the same day in 2019
people.comHere’s the latest on Wade Wilson, the “Deadpool Killer,” based on recent reporting.
- Current status: Wade Wilson is incarcerated on Florida’s death row at Union Correctional Institution in Raiford, with two death sentences stemming from the 2019 Cape Coral murders of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz. He remains in custody while appeals proceed, and his execution has not occurred as of now.[1][2][6]
- Legal timeline: He was convicted in 2024 and sentenced to death in August 2024; multiple appeals are active, including proceedings at the Florida Supreme Court, with updates as recently as early 2026.[2][7][1]
- Public coverage and media: The case has generated ongoing media interest, including documentaries and analysis pieces released in 2024–2026, which track the investigation, trial, and appellate process.[3][4][8][1]
If you want, I can pull the most recent court docket entries or summarize the key appellate arguments from the latest Florida Supreme Court filings. Would you like a concise timeline or a side-by-side recap of the major media narratives?
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- Wade Wilson’s death-row status and two death sentences; current incarceration.[1]
- Updated context on appeals and status as of 2026.[1]
- Media coverage and courtroom chronology, including trial verdict and sentencing.[6][7][2]