The controversial online following surrounding Wade Wilson, known as the “ᴅᴇᴀᴅpool Killer,” continues to draw attention even as his legal battle moves forward. Wilson is serving two death sentences in Florida for the 2019 k#llings of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz. His case has attracted an unusual social-media following, with some women publicly expressing support for him despite his convictions.

Wilson’s current appeal focuses on his death sentences rather than his convictions. His attorneys challenged the use of Florida’s 2023 law allowing a jury to recommend a d#ath sentence without a unanimous vote. At his February 2026 hearing before the Florida Supreme Court, his attorney said he intended to preserve the consтιтutional argument for a possible appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

The attention surrounding Wilson has become a story of its own, particularly because of the supporters who continue to defend or express fascination with him online. His case has also received renewed exposure through documentaries and Netflix programming, bringing the unusual fan following back into the spotlight.

For now, Wilson remains on Florida’s d#ath row, and his legal fight is not over. The continued public fascination has also raised difficult questions about why some people become emotionally attached to notorious offenders — even after serious convictions.

Source: PEOPLE — Where Is Wade Wilson Now?