Serial killer Wade Wilson: Disturbing social media obsession

Cases involving serial killers always evoke intense emotions. Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, John Wayne Gacy, and the Zodiac Killer frequently capture popular culture's attention. Films, series, and books are created about them, and there’s a certain curiosity surrounding these murderers. People want to understand their motives and methods. However, some individuals' fascination reaches a disturbing level, where curiosity transforms into admiration and adoration.

Many social media users are intrigued by the lives of serial killers. There would be nothing inherently wrong with this if not for the fact that a considerable portion falls into a kind of obsession, almost admiration. On TikTok, countless edits depict Ted Bundy or Jeffrey Dahmer as desirable partners with whom to form relationships. It’s disturbing, given that these men raped and brutally murdered their victims. The issue of romanticizing serial killers has resurfaced, this time centring around Wade Wilson.

Wade Wilson, a man from the United States, first made headlines in 2019 for the brutal murder of two women. The trial began a few years later, and again, both traditional and social media were abuzz about the killer. Unfortunately, a significant number of internet users are discussing the man sentenced to death for the wrong reasons.

If anyone thought Wade Wilson came to the attention of social media users because they were appalled by his actions, they were gravely mistaken. The serial killer, who appeared in court with Nazi symbols tattooed on his face, is making headlines because many women on TikTok find him attractive. Yes, you read that correctly. Potential victims of Wade Wilson are creating romantic edits on social media and are seemingly fascinated by the killer.

Let’s remember Wade Wilson murdered two women. He told his father that when he realized one of them was still alive, he got out of the car and drove over her until "she looked like spaghetti." In the courtroom, he showed no emotion and even sneered multiple times as the prosecutor described his victims' suffering. Despite this, many women still record TikToks expressing their willingness to date him. Out of respect for the murdered, we will not share those videos here.

All those who admire serial killers to the extent of dreaming of dating them forget one crucial aspect: the victims and their families, who must live with trauma for the rest of their lives. While it's possible to acknowledge that some killers may have been physically attractive, there is a profound difference when we start to fantasize about going to bed with individuals who took the lives of innocent people.

Most of us probably remember the massive criticism directed at the drama series creators about Jeffrey Dahmer. The families of the murdered victims expressed their grief. They emphasized how distressing it was for them while Evan Peters (who played Dahmer) received awards for his portrayal, forcing them to relive the worst moments of their lives. This sparked a similar situation where many women fantasized about going on a date with Dahmer. Among them was the singer Ariana Grande.

We urge people to stop romanticizing serial killers. These individuals are heartless and lack empathy, prioritizing their sick needs above all else. Let’s read about them, educate ourselves, and learn to identify warning signs when someone appears suspicious. But let us never fantasize about those who pose a real threat to our safety.