Paramount+ has announced the production of a new true-crime documentary centered around Wade Wilson, also known as the “Deadpool Killer.” Wilson was convicted in 2019 for the murders of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz, and the upcoming three-part series titled “Handsome Devil: Charming Killer” will delve into the chilling details of his crimes.
Scheduled to premiere in early 2026, the docuseries will explore the motives behind Wilson’s violent actions and the public fascination with his mugshot, which garnered attention on social media due to his distinctive face tattoos. Viewers will get an inside look at Wilson’s trial, which was widely discussed by true-crime enthusiasts online.
The narrative of “Handsome Devil: Charming Killer” will be brought to life through police bodycam footage and interviews with individuals closely connected to the case. Despite sharing a name with a popular Marvel superhero, Wilson’s story is far from heroic.
Brian Ross, the writer, producer, and director of the series, along with Rhonda Schwartz, are leading the production for Law & Crime Productions. Executive producers Dan Abrams, Rachel Stockman, and Melody Shafir are also on board, alongside Susan Zirinsky and Terence Wrong from See It Now Studios.
Zirinsky, the president of See It Now, described the documentary as an exploration of the dangerous allure that convicted criminals can hold in the digital age. The series will shed light on the intersection between true crime and internet culture, featuring unsettling testimonies from individuals who were infatuated with Wilson, as well as those who sought justice for his victims.
Ross expressed the complexity of the story, stating, “The more we dug into this story, the crazier it got.” “Handsome Devil: Charming Killer” adds to Paramount+’s lineup of true-crime content, which includes previously announced docuseries like “Thirst Trap: The Fame. The Fantasy. The Fallout” and “Don’t Date Brandon.”
Stay tuned for the premiere of “Handsome Devil: Charming Killer” for a gripping exploration of obsession, justice, and the dark side of internet fascination.
