The Rise of the Deadpool Killer: A Dark Tale of Crime and Infamy

In early 2026, Paramount+ will air a docuseries that dives into the chilling case of Wade Wilson, a man who became infamous as the "Deadpool Killer. " This series, titled "Handsome Devil: Charming Killer, " will explore the crimes that led to Wilson's conviction and the strange fame he gained from his mugshot. Wilson's story is a dark one. In October 2019, he committed two brutal murders in Cape Coral, Florida. The first victim was Kristine Melton, whom he met at a bar. After spending the night together, Wilson strangled her in her bed, stole her car, and fled. Later that same day, he attacked his girlfriend, Mila Montanez, at her workplace. His spree didn't end there. He then lured Diane Ruiz into his car under the pretense of asking for directions and strangled her. Thinking she was dead, he attempted to bury her body but noticed she was still breathing. In a horrifying act, he ran over her multiple times with Melton's car. Wilson's crimes were shocking, but what made him stand out was his behavior after his arrest. He showed no remorse and even admitted to his father that he would commit the crimes again. Before his trial in 2024, Wilson changed his appearance dramatically by getting tattoos on his face and neck. This new look gained attention on social media, and the media dubbed him the "Deadpool Killer" due to his shared name with the Marvel antihero. The docuseries will feature police bodycam footage and interviews with people close to the case. It will explore why Wilson's mugshot made him famous and how his crimes became a topic of fascination in internet culture. The series aims to reveal the dangerous obsession and infatuation with a brutal killer in the digital age. Wilson was found guilty on six counts, including two counts of first-degree murder, grand theft, burglary, and battery. He was sentenced to death in August 2024. The docuseries will provide a deeper look into his crimes and the impact they had on those involved.