How horrifying a crime has to be for someone to be put on death row? And how gruesome does one have to be for not one, but several documentaries to have featured them? Well, the answer is as cruel and brutal as the ‘Deadpool Killer’, Wade Wilson. The man has been the topic of discussion ever since he first appeared in court. Not only does he have a standalone documentary on him, Handsome Devil: Charming Killer, but now he is back in the limelight for his mention on Season 2 of Worst Ex Ever. Wade’s story has once again proven how terrifying reality can be.
While many of the series’ subjects are manipulative or abusive, the case of Wade Wilson is on another level of brutality. So, as the criminal remains on death row, let’s take a quick look at who he is and where he is now.
Meet the ‘Deadpool Killer’, Wade Wilson
Wade Wilson’s gruesome story went viral long before it hit Netflix or any other streaming service for that matter. This was largely due to his unique appearance and reportedly “smug” courtroom persona. While his actions made him dangerous to the world, his charm and looks earned him a massive fanbase. For the unversed, Wade Steven Wilson was born on May 20, 1994, and was convicted of a double murder in 2024. The man took the lives of two innocent women named Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz.
