A new wave of attention is surrounding Wade Steven Wilson’s death-row case — but the latest verified records do not show that an execution has been scheduled or that a Florida court has just rejected a request to stay his execution. Wilson remains on Florida’s death row after being convicted of the 2019 murders of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz and sentenced to death in 2024.

The key development is happening inside the courts. Wilson’s mandatory appeal reached the Florida Supreme Court, where attorneys argued the legality of his death sentences, including constitutional questions surrounding Florida’s newer capital-sentencing system. Oral arguments were held on February 5, 2026, putting the case under renewed judicial scrutiny.

The defense has focused heavily on the fact that the jury recommendations for death were 9–3 for Kristine Melton and 10–2 for Diane Ruiz, rather than unanimous. Wilson’s attorneys have argued that Florida’s revised death-penalty framework raises constitutional concerns, while prosecutors have defended the sentences.

Another important point is what has NOT happened: publicly available reporting indicates that no official execution date has been set for Wilson, and no death warrant has been publicly announced for him. A death sentence therefore does not mean an execution is imminent.

Despite the enormous online reaction surrounding the case, the legal process is still moving through the courts. Wilson’s attorneys have indicated that they intend to preserve certain constitutional arguments for possible further review, potentially including the U.S. Supreme Court.

Meanwhile, the families of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz continue to live with the consequences of the 2019 killings, while Wilson remains incarcerated under two death sentences.

Bottom line: Wade Wilson remains on death row, his death sentences remain in place, but there is currently no verified execution date and no verified new court order rejecting a stay of execution. Claims that he is now facing an immediate execution should therefore be treated cautiously until confirmed by official court or Florida corrections records.