A major question continues to surround Florida’s high-profile double-mur*der case: Will Wade Wilson’s two de@th sentences withstand the ongoing appeals process?

Wilson, widely known online as the “ᴅᴇᴀᴅpool Killer,” was convicted in June 2024 of the mur*ders of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz in Cape Coral, Florida. Two months later, he was sentenced to de@th for both crimes.

Despite the severity of the sentences, the legal process has not ended. Wilson’s case remains under review by the Florida Supreme Court, where his attorneys have challenged aspects of the convictions and sentencing proceedings.

On February 5, 2026, the court heard oral arguments in his mandatory appeal. The hearing was an important stage in the process, but it did not itself determine whether his sentences would be upheld or overturned.

As of the latest information available, the court’s official docket continues to list the appeal as open. No publicly confirmed execution date has been established in the records reviewed.

The distinction matters: a de@th sentence does not mean an execution is imminent. Appeals and other legal procedures must continue before the state can take further steps.

The case remains closely watched because of the seriousness of the crimes and the legal questions surrounding capital punishment in Florida. For the victims’ families, the proceedings are part of a long process following the loss of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz.

For now, Wilson’s sentences remain in place while the courts consider his appeal. The next significant development will depend on the legal process—not speculation circulating on social media.

Official case record: https://acis.flcourts.gov/portal/court/68f021c4-6a44-4735-9a76-5360b2e8af13/case/d9cfe922-1f03-4d84-97a0-76aab4e82bc9