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Wade Wilson's Sentencing Today for the Murders of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz

Breaking News

Wade Winston Wilson, also known as Deadpool and portrayed by Ryan Reynolds in the X-Men film series and later the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is facing sentencing today for the murders of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz.

Newsweek reporter Erin Keller is on the scene in Fort Myers, Florida, providing live updates on the sentencing hearing.

Wilson's Background

Wilson was convicted in 2019 for the murders of two Cape Coral women. He became a test subject in Department K's branch of the joint US-Canadian superhuman enhancement project, the Weapon X Program.

The Murders

Melton and Ruiz were killed in 2019 in separate incidents. Wilson was arrested and charged with their murders shortly after.

The Sentencing

Wilson is facing either life in prison or the death penalty. The sentencing hearing is scheduled to begin today at 9:00 AM EST.

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