Detective Louis Potter Investigated Wade Wilson Months Before Double Murder; Here's His Story
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Jordana Comiter
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Summary
This article examines the case of Detective Louis Potter, who investigated Wade Wilson (later dubbed the "Deadpool Killer") for a sexual assault report in February 2019, just months before Wilson murdered two women, Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz, in October 2019. The article explores the details of the investigation, the missed warning signs, and provides an update on Detective Potter's life and career following the case. Wilson was sentenced to death in August 2024 for the double murder.
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On Oct. 7, 2019, Wilson murdered two women, Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz.
Nearly five years later, Wilson — who's been dubbed the 'Deadpool Killer' because he shares a name with the Marvel character — was sentenced to death in August 2024.
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