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    MUGSHOT MILESTONE: Wade Wilson's arrival on death row is official

    By WFTX Digital Team,

    2024-09-07
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    The fascination with Wade Wilson has followed him across the state to Raiford, some 45 miles southwest of Jacksonville.

    The Florida Department of Corrections has published the mugshot below of Wilson online. The Union Correctional Institution states that his current level of custody is "Maximum." Under "Current Release Date," the words "DEATH SENTENCE" are listed.

    https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3Pre1x_0vNf6EYz00 Florida Department of Corrections
    The photo taken of Wade Wilson as he arrived to the state correctional facility in Raiford, outside of Jacksonville, Fla.

    On Tuesday, August 27, in a Fort Myers courtroom Judge Nick Thompson agreed with the jury's decision and handed down Wilson's death sentence.

    • Count 1 - First Degree Murder of Kristine Melton - Death
    • Count 2 - Grand Theft of a Motor Vehicle - 5 years in Florida Department of Corrections
    • Count 3 - Battery - 364 Days in the Lee County Jail
    • Count 4 - First Degree Murder of Diane Ruiz - Death
    • Count 5 - Burglary of a dwelling - 15 years in Florida Department of Corrections
    • Count 6 - Petite Theft - 364 days in the Lee County Jail

    Prior to the sentence, a Spencer hearing was held to determine whether possible brain injury earlier in life might have impacted his behavior later on. Several doctors refuted the claim.

    Wilson's adoptive parents also wrote a letter that was read by the defense attorney.

    In the letter, Candy and Steve Wilson said several things, including

    • "You can't possibly understand how sorry we are for the families affected by this tragedy."
    • "Wade was a joyful child."
    • "Wade began to slip away from us" (in reference to his teen years)
    • "The system failed him."
    • "Despite everything, Wade is still our son, and we love him."
    • "Please see it in your heart not to kill our son."

    Click below for highlights from Wade Wilson's trial and to learn what else FOX 4 uncovered about the convicted killer.

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    'Said he killed people': Witnesses testify in first day of double murder trial Watch Fox 4 Investigations into Wade Wilson INFATUATION: Why psychologist says some women are attracted to killers, like Wade Wilson
    'Let Wade live': Letters to judge from around country try to save Wade Wilson Could Wade Wilson spend life in prison, even if he's sentenced to death? Report: Palm Beach detective failed to thoroughly investigate Wade Wilson case NOT STAYING SILENT: Ex-girlfriend of Wade Wilson speaks on her reported attack

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    Gary Catlett
    27d ago
    I know the family does not want to lose their son but someone like this don''t just happen. He is the product of bad parenting. If I had my way he would have been walked through the front door of the prison right to the electric chair.
    Karen Maxwell
    09-09
    Women that idolize him may lose their jobs. Shame on them! Sickos!
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