Handsome Devil: Charming Killer investigates how Wade Wilson earned the "Deadpool Killer" moniker and became an internet obsession.

Wade Wilson, recognized by the moniker “Deadpool Killer,” was convicted for the 2019 murders of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz. Six years following his crimes, his case will be examined in Paramount+’s new true crime documentary Handsome Devil: Charming Killer.

This overview summarizes the key aspects of the case and provides details on the upcoming documentary.

Examining Wade Wilson's Background and Crimes

Wilson is a convicted murderer responsible for killing two women in Cape Coral, Florida.

According to A&E, his first murder occurred on October 7, 2019. During an evening at a local bar, Wilson and Melton connected before returning to a friend's residence with their group. Wilson and Melton were intimate; however, their night took a gruesome turn when Wilson strangled Melton in her bed, subsequently stealing her car and fleeing the scene.

That same morning, Wilson violently assaulted his girlfriend at the time, Mila Montanez, at her place of work. His attacks continued when he encountered Ruiz walking to her nearby job and asked for directions. He managed to lure her into his vehicle, where he strangled her. Wilson initially believed she was deceased and planned to bury her body, but upon realizing she was still breathing, he ran over her repeatedly with Melton’s car.

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Wilson confessed to his actions during several phone calls with his biological father, Steven Testasecca. After Wilson provided graphic details of the crimes, Testasecca contacted law enforcement, leading to Wilson's arrest later that evening.

While in police custody, Wilson showed no signs of remorse and told authorities he would commit the crimes “again.”

Before his case proceeded to trial in 2024, Wilson significantly altered his appearance by getting tattoos on his face and neck. As a result of this new look attracting widespread attention on social media, public interest in the case grew, and the media labeled him the “Deadpool Killer” due to his shared name with the Marvel character.

During the June 2024 trial, Wilson was found guilty on six charges, including two counts of first-degree murder, grand theft, burglary, and battery, according to A&E. He was later sentenced to death during an August 2024 hearing.

Details on the Docuseries 'Handsome Devil: Charming Killer'

The three-part docuseries Handsome Devil: Charming Killer will examine Wilson’s crimes and explore why his mugshot gained popularity among social media users.

According to Variety, the docuseries will feature police bodycam footage and interviews with individuals closely involved in the case who will provide insight into Wilson's true identity.

Brian Ross is writing the project and will also serve as producer and director alongside Rhonda Schwartz for Law & Crime Productions. Dan Abrams, Rachel Stockman, and Melody Shafir will serve as executive producers, with See It Now Studios, Susan Zirinsky, and Terence Wrong also holding executive producer credits. Additionally, Aysu Saliba and Cara Tortora are supervising producers.

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“Handsome Devil exposes a perilous preoccupation and obsession with a convicted, violent murderer in the modern digital era,” stated Zirinsky, president of See It Now, in a press statement to Variety. “The docuseries delves into the crossover of true crime narratives and internet phenomena, presenting unsettling and astonishing stories from both individuals who expressed affection for him and those dedicated to securing justice.”