Newly released images of Wade Wilson, known as the “Deadpool Killer,” show a man who looks drastically different from the figure once seen in court. Wilson, whose name drew comparisons to the Marvel character, was sentenced to death in 2024 for the murders of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz in Cape Coral in 2019.

During his trial, Wilson often appeared in suits with neatly styled hair, a look that drew unexpected attention from a small group of admirers. Some even wrote letters to the judge asking for leniency. After sentencing, State Attorney Amira Fox condemned such support, calling Wilson a deeply troubling example of a man.

Prosecutors detailed a violent series of crimes that began when Wilson killed Melton in her home after the two had taken drugs together. He then took her car and used her phone to contact Melissa Montanez, who was described as his girlfriend. He later attacked her before fleeing again. Ruiz was killed soon after, reportedly after Wilson asked her for directions. Testimony revealed that he strangled her and then ran her over several times with Melton’s vehicle. Witnesses said he later entered a restaurant covered in blood and admitted to killing two women before fleeing again. Jurors also convicted him of theft, burglary, and battery.

Wilson tried to hide several face tattoos during the trial, including swastikas and skeletal markings. The new photos, obtained through a Freedom of Information request, show a man whose appearance has changed sharply. His teeth appear damaged, his jaw looks misaligned, and he seems heavier. Reports state he is now in disciplinary confinement at Union Correctional Institution and has received multiple violations. Under these conditions, he is not allowed regular visits.