Handsome Devil: Charming Killer Docuseries on Wade Wilson's Crimes

The Case of Wade Wilson

• 🎯 Wade Wilson, a convicted murderer of two women, is the subject of the new Paramount+ docuseries "Handsome Devil, Charming Killer."
• ⛓️ He is currently on death row in a Florida prison for his horrific crimes.
• 💔 Wilson targeted women he picked up at bars or on the street, and also attempted to kill his girlfriend.

Online Sensation and Public Reaction

• 🌟 Wilson gained viral popularity online due to his name sharing with the comic book character Deadpool and his physical appearance.
• 💬 Women were reportedly enthralled by him, with some planning to marry him or have his child, as depicted in the documentary clips.
• ⚠️ The public reaction shifted as the trial revealed the testimony of the pain he caused the victims' families and the community.

Wilson's Charm and Criminality

• 🎭 The docuseries explores how Wilson used his charm and good looks to seduce women and get out of trouble.
• 🧠 Despite his charisma, the series emphasizes that charm is not character, highlighting him as a cold-blooded killer.
• ❓ Even after confessing to his crimes, Wilson struggled to explain the rage that overcame him.

Confession and Investigation

• 📞 Following the murders and going on the run, Wilson called his biological father, who then made the decision to turn him in.
• 📹 In jail, Wilson confessed to his father via phone videos, detailing how he ran over and strangled the victims.
• 💡 Brian Ross, the writer and executive producer, noted that hearing the women describe his charm was particularly striking, representing an intersection of social media and criminal justice.

The Docuseries

• 📺 "Handsome Devil, Charming Killer" is a three-episode docuseries from See It Now Studios.
• 📺 It is available to watch now on Paramount+.