Wade Wilson "Tattooed Face Killer" | New Interrogation Footage, Phone Calls & Bombshell Documentary
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Takeaways
- ❖Wade Wilson brutally murdered Christine Melton and Diane Ruiz in 2019, following a domestic assault on his ex-girlfriend, Melissa Montanez.
- ❖Wilson confessed to the murders to his biological father, Steven, an acquaintance named Joshua, and Melissa, detailing the graphic nature of his crimes.
- ❖Interrogation footage shows Wilson attempting to control the conversation, denying involvement, and eventually becoming aggressive and condescending towards detectives.
- ❖Prior to the murders, Wilson was accused of violent assaults by two ex-girlfriends (Melissa Montanez and Kelly Matthews), but charges were dropped due to 'lack of evidence' or improper reporting, leading to his release days before the murders.
- ❖A significant online fan base, primarily women dubbed 'Wade Wives,' emerged, expressing attraction to Wilson, sending him money, and harassing those who testified against him.
- ❖Wilson attempted to escape jail, was charged with drug trafficking, and continued disruptive behavior in prison, including misusing tablets and flirting with guards.
- ❖During his trial, Wilson's defense argued mental health issues and drug use, but the prosecution emphasized his premeditation and lack of remorse, leading to a guilty verdict and a death penalty recommendation.
- ❖Wilson displayed a chilling lack of remorse, staring at autopsy photos during trial and later keeping photos of Diane Ruiz's body discovery site in his cell as a 'trophy.'
Insights
1Systemic Failures Enabled Double Murder
Wade Wilson was released from jail just days before committing two murders, despite two prior domestic violence reports from ex-girlfriends. In February 2019, Kelly Matthews reported Wilson for beating and sexually assaulting her, with physical evidence corroborating her claims, but charges were dropped due to 'no third-party witness' and an officer's improper report. In June 2019, Melissa Montanez reported Wilson for choking her until she passed out and binding her, but these charges were also dropped due to 'lack of evidence,' leading to his release.
Kelly Matthews' injuries (busted lip, bite marks, neck bruising, rope marks) corroborated her account; Melissa Montanez's report of being choked unconscious and bound. Both sets of charges were dropped, and Wilson was released days before the murders.
2Wade Wilson's Callous Confessions and Demeanor
Wilson confessed the details of both murders to his biological father, Steven, an acquaintance, Joshua, and his ex-girlfriend, Melissa. His descriptions were graphic and delivered with a disturbing lack of remorse, even excitement. During his interrogation, he was condescending, denied knowledge of the victims, and eventually became enraged when confronted with evidence. In jailhouse calls, he blamed Melissa for his actions and made light of her assault, joking about her ability to 'take a punch.'
Steven's testimony: Wade said, 'I choked that bitch' (Christine) and 'ran her over until she looked like spaghetti' (Diane), describing his demeanor as 'excited' and 'proud' (). Interrogation footage () shows Wilson's attempts to control the questioning and his eventual outburst (). Jailhouse calls with Melissa () reveal him blaming her and joking about her injuries ().
3The 'Wade Wives' Phenomenon
Despite being a convicted double murderer, Wade Wilson developed a large fan base, predominantly women, who call themselves 'Wade Wives.' These supporters are attracted to his appearance and confidence, send him money, and actively advocate for his innocence on social media. They have also issued death threats to those who testified against him, including Melissa Montanez and Wilson's own father.
The host describes 'thousands of people' looking past his crimes, some 'claiming that they have fallen in love with him' (). Wilson receives 'hundreds of messages from interested women every single day' (), and his responses are signed with a swastika (). Supporters have gotten tattoos of his name () and issued death threats to witnesses ().
4Premeditation and Lack of Remorse Confirmed by Prosecution
The prosecution successfully argued that Wilson's murders were premeditated, citing his own words about planning and his cold, calculating actions. They highlighted his deliberate choice to wait until Christine was asleep and his 'hunting' of Diane Ruiz, even describing his thought process of 'just murder, kill kill kill.' His behavior in court, staring at graphic autopsy photos with apparent pride, further underscored his lack of remorse.
Prosecution's closing statements () quote Wilson saying, 'I knew in my mind I wasn't going to drop her off' (Diane) () and 'I've already done it once. I'm going to do it again. It came across my mind to murder. Just murder.' (). Courtroom observers noted Wilson 'just stared at the photos as they were shown, almost like he was proud of his work' ().
Bottom Line
Wade Wilson's post-sentencing behavior included keeping photos of Diane Ruiz's body discovery site in his cell, treating it as a 'trophy' or 'momento.'
This reveals an extreme level of depravity and continued psychological torment inflicted by Wilson, even from prison. It demonstrates a profound lack of empathy and a desire to relive or commemorate his horrific acts, further traumatizing victims' families.
This behavior could be studied by forensic psychologists to better understand the motivations and pathology of remorseless killers, potentially informing psychological profiles or inmate management strategies for high-risk offenders.
Two fires occurred at properties connected to individuals who testified against Wade Wilson: his adopted parents' home and Melissa Montanez's spa, raising questions of retaliation or a deeper conspiracy.
This creates ambiguity around Wilson's claims of being framed by a 'high-level trafficking ring' or suggests he might be orchestrating incidents from within prison. It highlights the potential for ongoing threats and intimidation faced by witnesses in high-profile criminal cases, even after conviction.
Further investigation into these fires could either validate Wilson's conspiracy claims (unlikely but possible) or expose his continued manipulative influence and ability to orchestrate events from incarceration, leading to improved security protocols for witnesses and better monitoring of inmates with external connections.
Lessons
- Law enforcement agencies must implement stricter protocols for investigating domestic violence cases, ensuring thorough documentation and follow-up, even without third-party witnesses, to prevent repeat offenders from escalating violence.
- Legal systems should review and reform policies regarding dropped charges in domestic violence cases, especially when physical evidence corroborates victim testimony, to close loopholes that allow dangerous individuals to remain free.
- Social media platforms and online communities need to develop more effective strategies to identify and address groups that glorify violent criminals and harass victims, ensuring a safer online environment for affected individuals.
Notable Moments
Melissa Montanez's testimony where she describes being 'pummeled to the ground' and 'beat' by Wade, stating it 'all went so fast and so slow' and that she was the 'only victim left with a voice.'
This moment highlights the profound trauma experienced by survivors of domestic violence and the immense courage required to testify against an abuser, especially one who has committed further atrocities. Her testimony was crucial in providing a direct account of Wilson's violence.
Wade Wilson's biological father, Steven, testifying about his son's graphic confessions, describing Wilson's demeanor as 'excited' and 'proud' with no remorse, and his internal conflict before deciding to turn his son in.
This was a powerful and heartbreaking moment, as a father had to condemn his own son, providing direct evidence of Wilson's guilt and chilling lack of humanity. It underscored the severity of Wilson's crimes and the moral dilemma faced by his family.
Diane Ruiz's youngest son delivering a victim impact statement, listing his achievements since her death and expressing the devastation that his mother never got to witness them, and how her murder impacted his ability to trust.
This deeply emotional statement humanized the victim and powerfully conveyed the long-term, intergenerational impact of Wilson's violence, showcasing the dreams shattered and the profound grief endured by the families left behind.
Quotes
"I mean, he just came off disturbingly casual, almost annoyed by the situation, as if being accused of murdering two women was some kind of inconvenience for him. No remorse, no urgency, just this very chilling sense that he believed that he was above it all."
"I ran over her with a [expletive] car 100 times, you know? I mean, it was that that's the part that made it bad. It wasn't bad until until that happened and then it got better."
"You're doing all right, but I feel like you should just tell me I'm Listen."
"I didn't do anything to this girl. I'm sorry. But I'll tell you this, Mila. Um, Josh, I took Mila from her ex and her ex is like Josh's friend or whatever. So, like it it doesn't surprise me that like Mila maybe would tell you that because like they're all kind of in the ringer on this with the whole like hate Wade click now, you know, because of like me and her."
"Suck my dick, cracker. How about that? I'll see you in trial. Suck my dick, [expletive]"
"Yes. I'm sorry, baby. I was trying. That was Baby, that was an intense punch. I didn't even mean Baby, I didn't even. Baby, I was trying. Yeah, no [expletive] dude. You took that I'm gonna tell you the truth, baby. You took that punch like a champion."
"He didn't murder Christine or Diane in front of people. He gained trust. He selected Christine at the Buddha and he selected Diane as she was walking. He secluded Christine in her own home and he secluded Diane in the car. And then he tortured and strangled them both. He used calm and cool reflection."
"I was like, you know what? I've already done it once. I'm going to do it again. It came across my mind to murder. Just murder. for murder. Just kill kill kill kill kill kill kill kill kill kill kill kill."
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