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Deadpool Killer's Cult Following Sparks Outrage in Florida

2/15/2026

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Wade Wilson, known as the "Deadpool Killer," confessed to murdering two women in Florida in 2019.
He was convicted in June 2024 and sentenced to death.
He attracted a cult-like following of women online who pledged loyalty to him.
The true crime documentary Handsome Devil: Charming Killer features interviews with people close to Wilson.
Prosecutors expressed horror at the devotion and noted the psychological complexities behind such attractions.

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Wade Wilson, known as the "Deadpool Killer," confessed to murdering two women in Florida in 2019.
He was convicted in June 2024 and sentenced to death.
He attracted a cult-like following of women online who pledged loyalty to him.
The true crime documentary Handsome Devil: Charming Killer features interviews with people close to Wilson.
Prosecutors expressed horror at the devotion and noted the psychological complexities behind such attractions.