Deadpool Killer Wade Wilson’s shocking Nazi symbol tattoos go viral amid death sentencing

Wade Wilson, the notorious "Deadpool Killer," was sentenced to death on Tuesday, August 27, for the brutal murders of two women in Florida. 

The 30-year-old from Fort Myers maintained a stoic demeanor as Judge Nicholas Thompson of Lee Circuit Court delivered the verdict, describing the murders as "heinous, atrocious, and cruel," with the second killing being "cold, calculated, and premeditated."

Wilson, who was convicted in June of two counts of first-degree felony murder and two counts of first-degree premeditated murder, strangled Kristine Melton, 35, and Diane Ruiz, 43, on October 6, 2019, in Cape Coral. The jury recommended the death penalty with a 9-3 vote for Melton and a 10-2 vote for Ruiz. In Florida, a death sentence requires approval from at least eight of twelve jurors.

Apart from his violent crimes, Wilson's tattoos have also drawn significant attention. He is linked to a Florida prison gang known as Unforgiven, a white supremacy group. His tattoos, which cover his face, neck, and hands, include two swastikas—one on his right scalp and another under his right eye. During his trial, Wilson was granted special permission to wear makeup to conceal these tattoos.

Initially, when Wilson was arrested in 2019, he only had tattoos up to his chin, including one reading “Bred for war.” By the time of his court appearances, however, his face was nearly entirely covered in tattoos, including the swastikas that symbolize hate and white supremacy. Other tattoos include "glory" above his eyebrow and "HA HA HA" under his left eye.

In June, Wilson was found guilty of murdering Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz. Prosecutors revealed that he confessed to his father, Steven Testasecca, detailing the crimes and expressing excitement. Wilson allegedly told his father he wanted to "make Ruiz look like spaghetti" when he ran her over with his car.

A Law & Crime documentary provides an in-depth look at Wilson’s crimes and his high-profile trial, available for viewing on YouTube.