Deadpool killer Wade Wilson sentenced to death for brutal murders
Family of victims vow to witness Wade Wilson's execution
The family of one of Wade Wilson’s victims has spoken out after the ‘Deadpool killer’ was sentenced to death. Wilson was found guilty in June of murdering Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz in October 2019.
A judge described the killings as ‘heinous, atrocious and cruel’ and Wilson received the death penalty for his crimes yesterday (27 August). Wilson, 30, made a chilling request through his lawyer to be placed on death row ‘as soon as possible’, though his execution date is yet to be set.
Assistant State Attorneys Andreas Gardiner and Sara Miller explained why Wilson deserved execution. Gardiner stated, “This defendant’s acts warranted the death penalty, not because he killed, how he killed, but why he killed. He killed because he could, he killed because he wanted to, he killed because he’d already done it once, he killed because he was going to do it again.”
Deadpool Killer #WadeWilson was sentenced to death on Tuesday for the brutal 2019 murders of two Florida women.
His morbid last request to the court after being sentenced was that the court within whatever authority it have to get him to death row as soon as possible. pic.twitter.com/MN2h7wEX2X
— (IG) Hallesblogafrica (@hallesblogfrica) August 28, 2024
Felix Ruiz, Diana Ruiz’s father, promised to attend Wilson’s execution. “This is not the end. The end is when the accused takes his last breath and I will be there at the execution. That’s a promise,” he said. Kristine Melton’s cousin Samantha described the past five years as ‘agony’.
State Attorney for the 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida, Amira Fox, criticised those who have shown unwarranted support for Wilson. “It has not gone unnoticed that this defendant is being idolised by some people who are proud to mix their name with his through public comments, fundraising for him or holding him up as a positive representation of a man, ignoring that he is nothing more than a vicious killer and about the poorest representation of a man there could ever be,” Fox said.
She added, “I’ve been doing this a very long time, 34 years, and I have to say that I have never seen someone as evil as Wade Wilson. And I have never been so stunned as to see some people in the community that actually think it’s a good idea to support somebody that evil and monstrous.” If you have experienced a bereavement and would like to speak with someone in confidence, contact The Compassionate Friends on (877) 969-0010.
What Other Media Are Saying
- As.com reports that Wade Wilson, known as the ‘Deadpool Killer’, has been sentenced to death in Florida for the murders of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz.(read more)
- News-Press reports on Wade Wilson’s path to death row, detailing his life of crime, including murder convictions and a recent death sentence.(read more)
- USA Today reports that Lee County, Florida judge sentenced Wade Wilson to death for randomly killing Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz in 2019.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
Who is Wade Wilson?
Wade Wilson is a convicted murderer known as the ‘Deadpool killer’.
What crimes was Wade Wilson found guilty of?
Wilson was found guilty of murdering Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz in October 2019.
What sentence did Wade Wilson receive?
Wade Wilson received the death penalty for his crimes.
Why did the judge describe the killings as ‘heinous, atrocious and cruel’?
The killings were described this way due to the nature and motives behind the murders.
What has been the reaction of the victims’ families to the sentencing?
Victims’ families expressed relief and vowed to witness Wilson’s execution.
