The shocking story of the man known as the “Deadpool Killer” has drawn fresh attention after a Netflix documentary revealed how his biological father played a crucial role in helping police capture him after two brutal murders in Florida.
Who Is Wade Wilson’s Biological Father?
Steven Testasecca became an important figure in one of Florida’s most disturbing murder cases after helping authorities track down his biological son, Wade Wilson.
Wilson later became widely known as the “Deadpool Killer” after being convicted of murdering two women in Florida in 2019.
Years later, Testasecca’s role in the case has gained renewed public attention following the release of Worst Ex Ever.
Wade Wilson Was Given Up for Adoption as a Baby
Wade Wilson was born in Florida in May 1994 to teenage parents.
According to testimony given during Wilson’s murder trial, Testasecca was only around 14 or 15 years old when he learned he would become a father.
Because both parents were very young and not prepared to raise a child, Wilson was placed for adoption shortly after birth.
He was later adopted by another Florida family.
Father and Son Reconnected Years Later
For most of Wilson’s childhood, Testasecca had little contact with him.
That changed when Wilson turned 18 and reached out to his biological father.
According to court testimony, the two began speaking by phone and attempted to build a relationship.
However, Testasecca later described their communication as “sporadic.”
He also told the court that Wilson often contacted him asking for money and personal help.
Wilson Confessed to Murder During Phone Call
On October 7, 2019, shortly after murdering Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz, Wilson reportedly called his biological father.
According to Testasecca, Wilson admitted during the call that he had killed two women.
Testasecca later said his son appeared excited and showed no remorse while describing the crimes.
The father claimed Wilson openly bragged about what he had done.
Steven Testasecca Helped Police Track Him Down
During the phone call, Wilson allegedly asked his father for help leaving town.
Instead of helping him escape, Testasecca came up with a plan to get Wilson’s location.
He reportedly told his son he would arrange transportation but first needed an address.
Once Wilson shared his location, Testasecca immediately contacted local police.
Authorities were able to locate and arrest Wilson shortly afterward.
Emotional Jail Conversation After Arrest
A few days after the murders, father and son spoke again while Wilson was in jail.
According to footage later shown in the Netflix documentary, Testasecca confronted his son about the pain caused by his actions.
He reportedly told Wilson that he loved him but was heartbroken by what had happened.
The emotional conversation gave viewers a rare look at the difficult choices faced by families connected to violent crimes.
Testasecca Testified During Murder Trial
When Wilson’s double-murder trial began in 2024, Testasecca took the witness stand.
He described the phone call in detail and told jurors that his son seemed proud of what he had done.
His testimony became one of the most powerful moments of the trial.
Wilson was eventually found guilty and sentenced to death for both murders.
Where Is Steven Testasecca Now?
Today, Steven Testasecca appears to live a private life away from public attention.
During trial testimony, he said he works as a self-employed contractor specializing in window and door replacements.
He also revealed that he is married to a woman named Melanie.
Since the trial, Testasecca has largely stayed out of the spotlight.
