FL - Diana Ruiz, 43, & Kristine Melton, 35, murdered, Cape Coral, Oct 2019 *arrest*

[OttawaSleuth]

I've seen some creepy defendants, but this guy... they're showing the autopsy photos in court and he's just sitting there, watching, with a half smile on his face. Even without the tattoos it would be disturbing. Gives me the shivers

Yes, it very disturbing. He appears to enjoying the attention and reliving these horrific crimes via the testimony. I believe he's a psychopath. I hope they have a psychologist testify for the prosecution.

 

[arielilane]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1800871053880934779

https://twitter.com/x/status/1800871055755825474

 

[JMapes]

Closing arguments have been made, the jury is due to be given instructions from the judge momentarily and then they will begin deliberation.

Since WW has already admitted to the murders and the jury just got a graphic refresher of the confessions WW made to police only three days after the murders...Any bets on how long the jury will take to reach a verdict? Over/under 30 minutes?

 

[arielilane]

@cathyrusson

NEW: In their closing argument, the defense admits to second-degree murder. #WadeWilson is charged with first-degree murder x 2. They obviously have no defense except to try and save him from the lwop/dp.


10:15 AM · Jun 12, 2024

 

[arielilane]

DAILY TRIAL UPDATES​

DAY 3 – 6/12/24​

• In their closing argument, the prosecution says the killings were premeditated, while Wilson’s defense claims he’s ‘just wacked out of his mind.’
  • WATCH: Strangled Women Murder Trial: Closing Arguments

DAY 2 – 6/11/24​

• The jury heard testimony from Wade Wilson’s biological father
  • WATCH: Wade Wilson’s Biological Father: “He Said, ‘I’m a Killer'”
• Both sides rest. Closing arguments set for Wednesday.

FL v. Wade Wilson: Strangled Women Murder Trial

UPDATE: Wade Wilson is facing the death penalty after being convicted of killing 35-year-old Kristine Melton and 43-year-old Diane Ruiz.

www.courttv.com

 

[arielilane]

The fate of Wade Wilson, who is accused of killing two Cape Coral women, now lies in the hands of the jury.

Stay tuned to WINKNEWS.com for a live stream of the jury delivering its verdict in a follow-up story.

Jury deliberating in Wade Wilson's double murder trial

The fate of Wade Wilson, who is accused of killing two Cape Coral women, now lies in the hands of the jury.

winknews.com

 

[arielilane]

@cathyrusson

VERDICT WATCH: The jury began deliberating at 10:56am ET in FL v. #WadeWilson

https://twitter.com/x/status/1800913340639952980

 

[Leilei]

Court TV just reported that a verdict has been reached.
Waiting on an update.
That was quick.
IMO

 

[Snoopster]

They found him guilty on all counts! Opening arguments were just on Monday and the verdict is already in.

 

[Snoopster]

Sentencing phase will begin Thursday June 20 @9am.

 

[NyxNY]

Very little discussion here on WS on this case. I only just caught wind of this recently by accident watching Court TV. Can anyone tell me what took so long for this to go to trial? An occurrence from 2019, clearly open and shut, doesn't go to trial until 2024?

 

[PayrollNerd]

Very little discussion here on WS on this case. I only just caught wind of this recently by accident watching Court TV. Can anyone tell me what took so long for this to go to trial? An occurrence from 2019, clearly open and shut, doesn't go to trial until 2024?

In a word? Covid. Lots of case delays everywhere on lots of threads I follow. I just learned of this case also.

 

[NyxNY]

In a word? Covid. Lots of case delays everywhere on lots of threads I follow. I just learned of this case also.

Ahh. I hadn't realized it was taking the courts so long to catch up. Thanks for your response

 

[arielilane]

Sentencing phase begins today for #WadeWilson. He faces the possibility of the death penalty.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1803774687891374582

 

[CHEL]

 

[arielilane]

@cathyrusson

The sentencing phase for #WadeWilson has been delayed until Mon/Tues of next week.


9:17 AM · Jun 20, 2024

 

[arielilane]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1805222311358005581

 

[arielilane]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1805288527262798256

 

[arielilane]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1805260658511892882

 

[arielilane]

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (Court TV/Scripps News Fort Myers) — A Florida jury recommended a man be sentenced to death after convicting him of murdering two women.

...

Wilson’s formal sentencing is scheduled for July 23.

FL v. Wade Wilson: Strangled Women Murder Trial

UPDATE: Wade Wilson is facing the death penalty after being convicted of killing 35-year-old Kristine Melton and 43-year-old Diane Ruiz.

www.courttv.com