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Father Turns In Son for Double Murder
15 May
Summary
- Biological father aided police in son's arrest after confession.
- Son received two death sentences for October 2019 murders.
- Father testified Wilson confessed, showed no remorse during trial.
In a shocking turn of events, Steven Testasecca assisted authorities in tracking down his son, Wade Wilson, who was responsible for the murders of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz in October 2019. Wilson, born in May 1994, confessed to the killings to his biological father shortly after they occurred.
Testasecca testified in June 2024 that Wilson called him bragging about the murders, even detailing the brutal nature of the crimes. Wilson admitted to killing two women, describing how he choked one victim and ran her over with his car until she was unrecognizable. He asked his father for help in evading capture.
Instead, Testasecca provided Wilson's location to the Cape Coral Police Department, leading to his son's arrest. Wilson was subsequently found guilty of double murder and handed two death sentences in Florida. During his trial testimony, Testasecca stated Wilson showed no remorse and even expressed excitement about his actions.
