THE sinister meaning behind the tattoos covering the face of a man convicted of a double murder has been revealed.
A man from Fort Myers, Florida, was arrested for the 2019 murders of two women in Cape Coral, Florida.
Wade Wilson, 30, was found guilty on June 12 of brutally murdering Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz.
Wilson, who shares the same name as comic book character Deadpool, strangled both Melton and Ruiz just hours apart in October 2019.
Not only did Wilson become an internet phenomenon for sharing a name with Deadpool along with his vicious crimes but also for his tattooed-covered face.
Wilson’s tattoos have evolved shockingly since his 2019 arrest.
The first mugshot taken of Wilson in 2019 shows the 25-year-old covered in tattoos up to his chin.
“Bred for war,” is written under his chin in big bold letters.
Wilson’s 2019 court appearance shows an even more alarming tattoo decorating his scalp.
On the right side of his head, Wilson’s buzz cut revealed a tattoo of a swastika, a symbol associated with Adolf Hitler and commonly represents hatred.
Five years later, Wilson’s court appearance shows tattoos covering nearly his whole face.
A tiny swastika hides underneath his right eye with glory written above his eyebrow.
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The ink on the left side of his face appears to imitate a skull.
Words are written in cursive above his left eye, with the phrase “HA HA HA” written underneath.
DIABOLICAL MURDERS
Wilson’s demon-like appearance suits his monstrous actions.
While out in Cape Coral, Wilson went home with Kristine Melton, 35, and her friend after partying at a bar together.
Once Melton’s friend left, the night took a terrifying turn. Wilson strangled Melton to death in her sleep.
After he soullessly murdered Melton, he stole her car and bolted from her place.
That’s when he came across his second victim: Diane Ruiz.
Ruiz, 43, was lured into Wilson’s car after he asked her for directions.
Once she got into his car, he went on to brutally strangle her, just as he did with Melton.
When the engaged mother tried to escape, he beat her and then ran her over with his car as much as 20 times.
Almost five years after the women were murdered, their families are finally getting the justice they deserve.
Following his June guilty verdict, jurors in Florida had to decide whether Wilson would get the death penalty.
In Florida, a minimum of eight jurors have to vote in favor of the defendant getting the death penalty.
On June 25, 10 of 12 jurors voted in favor of Wilson receiving the death penalty for the murder of his second victim, Diane Ruiz.
In the case of Kristine Melton, nine of 12 jurors ruled in favor of Wilson receiving the death penalty.
Wade Wilson case – An overview
Who: Wade Wilson, 30, from Fort Myers, Florida.
Crime: On June 12 found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder, grand theft, battery, burglary, and petty theft.
Victims:
- Kristine Melton, 35, worked as a waitress and lived with her friend in Cape Coral, Florida.
- Diane Ruiz, 43, was an engaged mother of two who worked as a bartender in Cape Coral.
When: Both women were killed on October 7, 2019. Wilson was 25.
How:
- Melton was strangled in bed as she slept after meeting Wilson at a bar with her friend Stephanie Sailors. After murdering Melton and wrapping up her bruised and broken body, he stole her car.
- Hours later, he targeted Ruiz who was walking to work. He lured her into the car after asking for directions to a local school. They then fought in the vehicle, the mother attempted to flee and he strangled her, beat her, and repeatedly ran her over.
Defense: Mental illness and drug addiction. Forensic psychiatrist Dr. Mark Mills claimed Wilson suffered from “some kind of psychotic disorder.”
Jury Ruling: On June 25, the jury voted 9-3 and 10-2 in favor of the death penalty for the two murders.
Sentence: Judge Nicholas Thompson will sentence Wilson on July 23 when he will decide on imposing the death penalty.