Smirking ‘Deadpool’ killer’s Death Row destiny pushed again as docs argue one factor
A “cold-blooded” killer who was set to be sentenced to life on Death Row has been given more time as doctors want to do a last minute “brain scan”.
Wade Wilson was found guilty of the brutal murders of Diane Ruiz, 43, and Kristine Melton, 35, in 2019. Last month a jury decided the “smirking” 30-year-old Wilson should receive the death penalty, with an official sentencing set for today (July 23).
However, last week in an 11th-hour court date for Wilson, his defence team argued that doctors who are set to testify need “more time” according to Fox4. A judge ruled the decision of life or death for Wilson will now be on August 27.
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Kevin Shirley, one of two of Wilson’s attorneys, argued a health professional is keen to do a brain scan on the accused.
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“I don’t know if he would be prepared to render an opinion as to whether or not my client had any organic brain damage without those [scans],” Shirley said, while mentioning another doctor who needed more time to run his own tests on Wilson.
The case has sparked conversation online due to Wilson’s unsettling demeanour, with some describing him as “dead inside”.
He earned the nickname “Deadpool killer” on social media due to sharing a name with the Marvel anti-hero.
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Despite refusing to testify, the court heard that Wilson committed the murders simply for the thrill of it. Kristine was discovered dead at her home in Cape Coral, Florida in 2019, bound, wrapped, and with broken fingernails.
Diane was found dead in an empty lot on the same day, both women having been strangled within hours of each other.
According to the prosecution Wilson boasted about his crimes to the police, showing more concern for getting a burger and fries than for his victims. His own father Steven Testasecca testified that his son not only confessed to the murders in detail but also bragged about them.
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“He said that he pulled her out of the car and realised she was still breathing. He said he got back in the car and ran her over until she looked like spaghetti,” Steven revealed.
Wilson’s defence attorney argued that there was no premeditation involved in the crimes and that Wilson was under the influence of drugs at the time.
Wilson has been cooling his heels at the Lee County Jail since October 2019, and now the jury’s just slapped him with a death penalty recommendation.
Meanwhile, the internet’s buzzing with clips from the courtroom showing Wilson’s stone-cold reaction to the verdict, sending shivers across social media platforms.
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On TikTok, one user was spooked: “Watching this trial made me incredibly uncomfortable and anxious. Despite being on TV, his appearance and demeanor sent chills down my spine.”
Another chimed in: “He has zero emotion, he’s dead inside.”
Someone else found his behaviour downright eerie: “His nodding is so unnerving. Extremely scary.” While another quipped: “Never trust a guy who’s face looks like a 6th grade detention desk.”
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