Episode
The Deadpool Killer: How Wade Wilson Became a Social Media Obsession
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- The FOX True Crime Podcast
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- Jun 16, 2026
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- 2054
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Summary
In 2019, two women were brutally murdered within hours of each other in Cape Coral, Florida. The man responsible, Wade Wilson, would later confess to the killings and ultimately be sentenced to death. But as the case gained national attention, Wilson became the subject of something few expected: a devoted online fanbase. Social media users dubbed him the "Deadpool Killer," creating fan pages, viral videos, and even sending love letters to a convicted murderer. Award-winning journalist Kaitlin Knapp joins Chanley to break down the murders, the warning signs that preceded them, and the disturbing online fascination that turned a killer into an internet celebrity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices