Podcast

Devil Town

Documentary, Society & Culture, True Crime

Fear and hysteria grip the small town of Gilmer, Texas, when the search for missing teenager Kelly Wilson takes a series of bizarre and shocking turns. Thirty years later, journalist Wes Ferguson returns home to uncover what really happened to Kelly, who has never been found, in this wild, 11-episode true crime podcast.

"A thorough examination of the circumstances surrounding Wilson's disappearance and the ensuing hysteria that engulfed Gilmer" - Longview News-Journal

Devil Town is a production of Imperative Entertainment. It was written and created by Wes Ferguson. Executive Producer is Jason Hoch. Audio Engineering and editing by Shaine Freeman and Jason Hoch. Original score is by Robert Ellis. Recorded by Austin Sisler at Eastside Studios.

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Episodes
21
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
36 min
On air since
2022
Latest episode
5 days ago

Episodes

21 episodes, from the first

  1. Teaser: Devil Town - Series Premieres October 17 Trailer

    Show notes

    Fear and hysteria grip the small town of Gilmer, Texas, when the search for missing teenager Kelly Wilson takes a series of bizarre and shocking turns. Thirty years later, journalist Wes Ferguson returns home to uncover what really happened to Kelly, who has never been found, in this wild, 10-episode true crime podcast.
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    4 min

Season 1

  1. Gone | Chapter 1

    Episode 1

    Show notes

    Local teenager Kelly Wilson tells friends she’s going to a party after work. Instead, Kelly vanishes from the town square in Gilmer, Texas.

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    32 min
  2. The Devil Comes to Gilmer | Chapter 2

    Episode 2

    Show notes

    When police officer James York Brown is assigned to search for Kelly, the case takes a stunning turn, throwing Sergeant Brown’s life into turmoil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    34 min
  3. In the Woods | Chapter 3

    Episode 3

    Show notes

    Bizarre details emerge in the alleged kidnapping and murder of Kelly Wilson, terrifying the residents of a small Texas town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    40 min
  4. Witch Hunt | Chapter 4

    Episode 4

    Show notes

    When eight people are indicted for the murder of Kelly Wilson, a state prosecutor offers his assistance — only to seize control of the investigation.

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    48 min
  5. Raymond | Chapter 5

    Episode 5

    Show notes

    Indictments for the murder of Kelly Wilson are based on the witness statements of a young boy who said he took part in unspeakable crimes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    45 min
  6. Courtroom Drama | Chapter 6

    Episode 6

    Show notes

    State prosecutor Shane Phelps takes justice into his own hands in the capital murder cases against eight men and women who are accused of kidnapping and killing Kelly Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    44 min
  7. The Wreckage | Chapter 7

    Episode 7

    Show notes

    Raymond's parents and Sgt. Brown demand justice from the prosecutor who accused them of kidnapping and murdering teenager Kelly Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    39 min
  8. Older Men | Chapter 8

    Episode 8

    Show notes

    Kelly's dad raises suspicions about the people who were closest to her. Older men in Kelly's life also come under scrutiny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    42 min
  9. Secrets | Chapter 9

    Episode 9

    Show notes

    What was Kelly hiding when she vanished? A chance encounter takes the search in a new direction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    39 min
  10. The Boyfriend | Chapter 10

    Episode 10

    Show notes

    Before she vanished, Kelly Wilson was dating a young man with a hot temper named Chris Denton. Police named Chris their chief suspect, but his friends insist he's innocent. Meanwhile, a Gilmer native accuses her own brother of hiding Kelly's body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    41 min
  11. Real Answers | Chapter 11

    Episode 11

    Show notes

    The search for Kelly Wilson takes yet another strange twist when a local man is arrested for disturbing sex crimes. Private investigator Amanda Gammill announces a break in the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    35 min
  12. Introducing ... The Unforgotten: Kill Site Bonus

    Show notes

    Christopher Whiteley makes a desperate phone call, then vanishes into the woods, igniting one of Texas' strangest and most controversial true-crime cases. Listen to more episodes over at The Unforgotten.

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    26 min
  13. The Lead | Chapter 12

    Episode 12

    Show notes

    Devil Town is back. A promising lead in the disappearance of Kelly Dae Wilson sends police, cadaver dogs, and paranormal investigators to a property outside Gilmer.

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    26 min
  14. The Tape | Chapter 13

    Episode 13

    Show notes

    A witness comes forward after 30 years, convinced he knows who murdered Kelly Wilson in Gilmer, Texas.

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    28 min
  15. Slashed Tires | Chapter 14

    Episode 14

    Show notes

    A piece of Kelly's life before Gilmer, Texas, might shed some light on the night she disappeared.

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    15 min
  16. Introducing ... The Unforgotten: Who Killed Missy Bevers? Bonus

    Show notes

    A killer wearing police tactical gear murders a fitness instructor just before her early morning class … and security cameras catch the whole thing. Listen to more episodes over at The Unforgotten.

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    33 min
  17. NEW SERIES: BABY: The Melissa Highsmith Story Bonus

    Show notes

    How do you know you're lost if you don’t even know you're missing?

    The remarkable story of Melissa Highsmith being found 51 years after being kidnapped as a baby made global headlines, but the shocking details of what actually happened to her and the family that never stopped looking for her have never been fully told – until now.

    Listen to the first episode now and don't forget to subscribe to the full series now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon.

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    40 min
  18. The Trooper | Chapter 15

    Episode 15

    Show notes

    After years of silence from law enforcement, someone finally reaches out.

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    36 min
  19. Silence | Chapter 16

    Episode 16

    Show notes

    Convinced he knows who killed Kelly Wilson, a retired state trooper gets her case in front of the Texas Rangers.

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    23 min