In June, a jury concluded by two majority votes that Wilson be given the death sentence.
Lee County Circuit JudgeNicholas Thompson agreed with this sentence at a hearing on Tuesday (August 27).
It is unclear when Wilson will be executed.
He strangled her after she fell asleep, left the body in the house, and took her car.
Meltons battered body was found in her apartment, hidden inside a bundle of bedding and clothing.
Her wrists had been tied with a scarf, and a rod with a bloodstain was found nearby.
Forensic testing later revealed that Wilson used the rod to beat Melton before suffocating her.
After killing the two women, the 30-year-old drove to Fort Myers and assaulted his ex-girlfriend, Melissa Montanez.
He said Wilson sounded excited and showed no remorse for killing the two women.
Under the totality of the circumstances and evidence, the Court finds no basis to override the jurys verdict.
Assistant State Attorney Andreas Gardiner made his case about why Wilson should be executed.
Fox also referred to the numerous letters of support that Wilson received from community members after being convicted.
A separate woman asked him to impose a lighter sentence that reflects the possibility of recovery and rehabilitation.
Meltons cousin, Samantha, described the last five years as being agony.
Ruizs father, Felix, shared hes planning to be present the day Wilson is executed.
I didnt get to say I love her, and I miss her, he said.
This is not the end.
The end is when the accused takes his last breath.
And I will be there at the execution.
I never got to see her in the crowd.
My mom will never get to see me get married.
People demanded justice for these two young women who didnt get a choice to live
