Fort Myers (August 28, 2024) – Wade Wilson is soon to be a member of Florida’s death row, after receiving two death sentences, for the murders of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz. The sentences follow his conviction in June, on two counts of First-Degree Murder, Grand Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Battery, Burglary of a Dwelling, and First-Degree Petit Theft. Assistant State Attorneys Andreas Gardiner and Sara Miller, both in the State Attorney’s Office Homicide Unit, prosecuted the case.
The murders took place in Cape Coral on October 7, 2019. Kristine Melton was strangled to death by Wilson who attacked her as she slept in her bed. He then stole her car from her Cape Coral home and went to see his girlfriend at her Fort Myers business. He then tried to pull his girlfriend into the car and when she fought back, he viciously attacked her. She got away and immediately contacted law enforcement.
A short time later, the defendant saw Diane Ruiz walking along a street in Cape Coral. He pulled over and lured her into the car as he asked for directions. He then beat and strangled her, eventually pushed her out of the car, and repeatedly ran her over.
Wade Wilson was adopted by Steve and Candace Wilson and raised in Tallahassee, Florida. Wilson, who was often described as "troubled" during his youth, reportedly engaged in minor criminal activities and substance abuse from an early age. He sustained multiple head injuries during his childhood and adolescence, which he later claimed contributed to feelings of instability. (Source: Wikipeda,)
The Cape Coral Police Department investigated the crimes which led to the identification and arrest of the defendant.
The Cape Coral Police Department investigated the crimes which led to the identification and arrest of the defendant.
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