FL - Diana Ruiz, 43, & Kristine Melton, 35, murdered, Cape Coral, Oct 2019 *arrest*

[arielilane]

@cathyrusson
CAPE CORAL KILLING SPREE: A jury has been selected in FL v. #WadeWilson who is charged with double murder. Opening statements Monday morning. 12 jurors plus 4 alternates. Wilson faces the possibility of the death penalty if convicted. BACKGROUND: https://youtube.com/watch?v=gj6sB4pfePs
https://x.com/cathyrusson/status/1798833534351859783/photo/1

 

[arielilane]

Opening statements this morning in FL v. #WadeWilson. Wilson is charged with double murder among other crimes spanning several days.

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[arielilane]

@cathyrusson

Note: Defendant #WadeWilson goes up to the judge's bench with his defense team for sidebars.

 

[arielilane]

@cathyrusson

Opening statements this morning in FL v. #WadeWilson. Wilson is charged with double murder among other crimes spanning several days.

BREAKING: Two female jurors were dismissed this morning before opening statements in the #WadeWilson trial. The reasons were not stated in open court. Now down to 2 alternates plus the 12.



Note: Defendant #WadeWilson goes up to the judge's bench with his defense team for sidebars.

 

[arielilane]

@cathyrusson

PROSECUTION OPENING STATEMENT - Crime spree: #WadeWilson left a bar with victim Kristine Melton (pic on left) and another woman. They ended up at Melton's place. The next morning the other friend left. State says Wilson then strangled/killed Melton (Count 1 first-degree murder) He then took Melton's car (count 2 Grant Theft) and drove to his girlfriend's, Melissa Montanez, place of work. He beat her up (count 3 Battery). He left and came upon victim Diane Ruiz (pic on right) walking (Count 4 first-degree murder). Ruiz blood is found in Melton's car. Her body eventually found, strangled. He then ended up at Kent & Fannie Amlin's house, they were out of town. Wilson broke in and hung out in their house. (Counts 5, 6 Burglary and first-degree petty theft).



Defense deferred their opening statement.



"He was bloody and he was missing a couple of teeth." Acquaintance of #WadeWilson is first on the stand. "He said he killed people and he rolled up someone in a carpet....and that uh..he also needed to get out of town."

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[arielilane]

Wilson will stand trial for the 2019 killings of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz.

A recent Florida law changed death penalty cases from being unanimous among the jury to a jury recommendation of at least 8-4 voting for execution.

Streaming Now: Wade Wilson's double murder trial, opening statements

Day one of the trial for accused double murderer Wade Wilson is set to begin with opening statements this Monday morning.

winknews.com

Updated: June 10, 2024

 

[CHEL]

I thought he got permission to cover his tattoos? Why hasn't he?

 

[arielilane]

@cathyrusson

The face tattoos have happened since being behind bars waiting for trial.

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[arielilane]

@joujhin

photos from Wade Wilson murder trial as it continues in Fort Myers
more: https://news-press.com/picture-gallery/news/crime/2024/06/10/openings-made-in-wade-wilson-murder-trial-in-fort-myers/74046012007/

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[PayrollNerd]

Every time I see his photo, that saying “You can put lipstick on a pig, but it’s still a pig” keeps running thru my head. His clothing will never help him overcome the perception he’s made of himself. He’s a & killer not worth the dirt under his own feet.

 

[arielilane]

Judge Nick Thompson read Wilson's charges on Monday as potential jurors sat in front of him. Those charges include:

• 2 counts of first-degree murder
• Grand theft of a motor vehicle
• Battery
• Burglary of a dwelling
• Petit theft

DAY 1: 2019 Cape Coral double murder trial begins

Monday marked the first day of a Cape Coral double murder trial. Police say Wade Wilson strangled Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz in 2019.

www.fox4now.com

 

[arielilane]

(Same article posted above)

Miller also asked some potential jurors about the tattoos on Wilson's face including a line on his mouth mimicking stitches, a swastika on his face and many others.

The judge ruled Wilson can wear makeup in an effort to cover them up, but he did not appear to have any one the first day of the trial.

DAY 1: 2019 Cape Coral double murder trial begins

Monday marked the first day of a Cape Coral double murder trial. Police say Wade Wilson strangled Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz in 2019.

www.fox4now.com

 

[arielilane]

Opening statements began Monday morning in the #CapeCoral killing spree trial. The prosecutor said #WadeWilson admitted to killing #KristineMelton and #DianeRuiz, strangling them because he “just wanted to do it.”

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[arielilane]

Diane Ruiz's Fiancé Becomes Emotional Recalling Final Conversation

Scott Hannon, who was engaged to marry Diane Ruiz, became emotional when asked to identify the ring he gave her.

www.courttv.com

Iane Ruiz's Fiancé Becomes Emotional Recalling Final Conversation​

Scott Hannon, who was engaged to marry Diane Ruiz, became emotional when asked to identify the ring he gave her. (6/10/24) MORE

DAILY TRIAL UPDATES​

DAY 1 – 6/10/24​

• The prosecution delivers their opening statement. The defense reserves theirs.
  • WATCH: Strangled Women Murder Trial: Prosecution Opening Statement

 

[ttjo]

Why is he trying to look like the joker? Is he trying for an insanity defence? He even tattooed "why so serious " above his left eyebrow.

 

[arielilane]

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[arielilane]

Dont believe Ive ever seen a trial where the defendant attends sidebar along with the attorneys. So strange to me. moo

 

[arielilane]

Witness (currently on the stand) testified that the defendant has a lot more tattoos on his face, than seen.

- Used make-up to cover up some of his facial tattoos. moo

 

[arielilane]

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[Leilei]

I've seen some creepy defendants, but this guy... they're showing the autopsy photos in court and he's just sitting there, watching, with a half smile on his face. Even without the tattoos it would be disturbing. Gives me the shivers