Cape Coral's 'Deadpool Killer' Wade Wilson to be featured on new season of Netflix series

CAPE CORAL, Fla. —

Wade Wilson, a man convicted of the first-degree murder of two women in Cape Coral in 2019, will be a featured element of an upcoming season of a Netflix true crime show.

Wilson will be one of the four subjects of Season 2 of Blumhouse Productions and ITV America's true-crime docuseries "Worst Ex Ever."

>>Video above: Archive footage from February 5, 2026

Wilson, who is also known as the "Deadpool Killer" and the "Handsome Devil Killer," was convicted on all charges, including two of first-degree murder, in June 2024. He was found guilty of killing Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz. A jury recommended Wilson for the death penalty.

His crimes will be featured in an episode of the upcoming season, which will be released on Wednesday, May 6.

The true-crime doc features a blend of testimonials, bodycam footage and animated reenactments.

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