Devil Town

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 ensuring 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.

Episodes

Teaser: Devil Town - Series Premieres October 17

September 27, 2022 • 4 mins

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Gone | Chapter 1

October 17, 2022 • 37 mins

Local teenager Kelly Wilson tells friends she’s going to a party after work. Instead, Kelly vanishes from the town square in Gilmer, Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Devil Comes to Gilmer | Chapter 2

October 24, 2022 • 38 mins

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In the Woods | Chapter 3

October 31, 2022 • 45 mins

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Witch Hunt | Chapter 4

November 7, 2022 • 53 mins

When eight people are indicted for the murder of Kelly Wilson, a state prosecutor offers his assistance — only to seize control of the investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Raymond | Chapter 5

November 14, 2022 • 49 mins

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Courtroom Drama | Chapter 6

November 21, 2022 • 48 mins

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Wreckage | Chapter 7

November 28, 2022 • 43 mins

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Older Men | Chapter 8

December 5, 2022 • 46 mins

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Secrets | Chapter 9

December 12, 2022 • 40 mins

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

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Special Preview Episode: Elizabeth the First. The Boss Who Played Queen

December 14, 2022 • 26 mins

Here’s your special preview episode of the new series Elizabeth the First – about the remarkable life of Elizabeth Taylor. In our preview, Elizabeth Taylor overcomes unthinkable loss and rises as the biggest movie star on the planet. She uses this power to negotiate a legendary payday for her leading role as CLEOPATRA. All eyes are now on Elizabeth, and the years ahead will be tumultuous ones. Headline News says ‘I love Elizabeth...

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The Boyfriend | Chapter 10, Part 1

December 19, 2022 • 46 mins

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Real Answers | Chapter 10, Part 2

December 27, 2022 • 39 mins

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Special Preview: The Set

June 19, 2023 • 6 mins

Introducing: The Set It’s the crack era.The most violent time in New York City history. The NYPD is fighting a losing battle and instead of protecting the city from drug dealers, some police officers have become them. This is the never-before told, first-person documentary of the biggest police corruption scandal in NYPD history and the investigation that uncovered it all. From Audacy Originals and Zak Levitt, the Emmy, Peabody, a...

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A Note from Wes

July 1, 2024 • 36 mins

Creator and host Wes Ferguson gives a quick update on Devil Town and introduces The Unforgotten, his new true crime podcast that investigates the troubling case of Shelley Watkins, a young mom from Corsicana who was found dead in the Trinity River in 1993. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Devil Town

Episodes

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The Devil Comes to Gilmer | Chapter 2

In the Woods | Chapter 3

Witch Hunt | Chapter 4

Raymond | Chapter 5

Courtroom Drama | Chapter 6

The Wreckage | Chapter 7

Older Men | Chapter 8

Secrets | Chapter 9

Special Preview Episode: Elizabeth the First. The Boss Who Played Queen

The Boyfriend | Chapter 10, Part 1

Real Answers | Chapter 10, Part 2

Special Preview: The Set

A Note from Wes

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Teaser: Devil Town - Series Premieres October 17

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