The true crime case of Florida double murderer Wade Wilson is trending again following the May 6, 2026 premiere of Worst Ex Ever Season 2 on Netflix. The opening episode, titled "Dating the Deadpool Killer," revisits one of the most disturbing criminal cases in recent memory — and gives a platform to the survivors Wilson left in his wake before his killing spree.
Who Is Wade Wilson, the Deadpool Killer
Wade Wilson is a double murderer from Florida who became notorious for killing two women in a single day. He was dubbed the "Deadpool Killer" because his name is the same as the Marvel superhero. His face is covered in tattoos, including a Nazi swastika symbol, and his appearance and smug courtroom behavior made him go viral in 2024 during his trial.
Wade Steven Wilson was born in 1994 to teenage parents who eventually gave him up for adoption. He was raised in Tallahassee by his adoptive parents and eventually reconnected with his biological father.
Wade Wilson's Crimes: The Double Murder of October 7, 2019
On October 7, 2019, Wilson attacked Kristine Melton, a 35-year-old he met at a bar. He accompanied her home with a friend. When the friend left and while Kristine was sleeping, he strangled her. Later the same day he attacked 43-year-old Diane Ruiz. He lured her into a car he had stolen from Kristine Melton, then strangled her and drove the car over her multiple times.
Wade Wilson was caught after he admitted his crimes to his father, who told police. He spoke to his father on the phone and spoke of the crimes in graphic, unsolicited detail.
Kelly Matthews: The Survivor Who Told Her Story in Worst Ex Ever
The Season 2 premiere of Worst Ex Ever focuses on Kelly Matthews, who fell for a man calling himself "Steven" in 2018. What begins as a promising romance quickly unravels as he pawns her laptop, seduces her close friend, and brutally attacks her while she drives him to rehab. After the breakup, Kelly discovers his real identity as Wade Wilson and learns of his extensive criminal history that later escalates to double murder.
Kelly narrated how she met this 6-foot-5 man on a dating profile and described it as a fairytale story, which quickly unraveled when she found he had lied about his name and hidden several felony charges. After her brutal assault, Kelly went to police, but the documentary shows infuriating interrogation footage in which a detective coached Wilson through questioning rather than treating him as a suspect — one of the most damning examples of how the system allowed Wilson to remain free.
Wade Wilson's Sentence and Where He Is Now
In August 2024, Wade Wilson was sentenced to the death penalty for both murders. He is currently being held on death row in Florida at the Union Correctional Institution in Raiford, which houses the state's male death row inmates. He lives under strict rules, spending most of his day in his cell with very limited contact with the outside world.
Wilson's conviction was the first high-profile case sentenced under new 2023 Florida death penalty legislation, which allows a judge to give the death penalty even if a jury's recommendation is not unanimous.
Wade Wilson's Appeals in 2026
While Wilson awaits execution, his legal team has filed several appeals with the Florida Supreme Court. One challenge began in early January 2026, with the defense arguing that because the murders occurred in 2019, the case required a unanimous jury for a death sentence. However, the challenge was halted in February 2026 after his attorney acknowledged that recent judicial rulings had invalidated the arguments he intended to present.
Due to the appeals, the execution of Wade Wilson is by no means imminent. His execution date has not yet been scheduled.
Worst Ex Ever Season 2 on Netflix
Worst Ex Ever Season 2 premiered on Netflix on May 6, 2026, with four new episodes that delve into real relationships which turned toxic, abusive, and in some cases deadly. The Blumhouse and ITV America true crime docuseries is told through gripping survivor testimonials, startling body camera footage, and vivid animated reenactments. The season also features episodes about 90 Day Fiancé's Geoffrey Paschel, convicted killer Joyce Pelzer, and other cases highlighting the warning signs of dangerous relationships.
