India, May 31 -- Netflix's growing dominance in the true-crime genre has once again pushed a controversial criminal case back into global conversation. Following renewed attention around Wade Wilson through Worst Ex Ever, online audiences have become increasingly curious about the convicted murderer's upbringing and family history. Wilson, infamously nicknamed the "Deadpool Killer" because he resembled the Marvel antihero's name and appearance, was sentenced to death in 2024 for the murders of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz.

The disturbing nature of the case, combined with Netflix's massive reach, has sparked fresh online discussions not only about the crimes themselves but also about the personal history behind the man at the centre of ...