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Devil Town

by Free Range Productions

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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/devil-town--7265249/support.

Latest episodes

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Silence | Chapter 16

Convinced he knows who killed Kelly Wilson, a retired state trooper gets her case in front of the Texas Rangers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker

Oct 15
22 min

The Trooper | Chapter 15

After years of silence from law enforcement, someone finally reaches out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/devil-town--7265249/suppor

Oct 8
35 min

NEW SERIES: BABY: The Melissa Highsmith Story

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 gl

Sep 30
39 min

Introducing ... The Unforgotten: Who Killed Missy Bevers?

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 episod

Sep 10
33 min

Slashed Tires | Chapter 14

A piece of Kelly's life before Gilmer, Texas, might shed some light on the night she disappeared.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/d

Sep 3
15 min

The Tape | Chapter 13

A witness comes forward after 30 years, convinced he knows who murdered Kelly Wilson in Gilmer, Texas. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podca

Aug 20
27 min

The Lead | Chapter 12

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. Beco

Aug 6
25 min

Introducing ... The Unforgotten: Kill Site

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

Dec 19 2025
25 min

Real Answers | Chapter 11

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

Dec 27 2022
34 min

The Boyfriend | Chapter 10

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 innocen

Dec 19 2022
41 min

Secrets | Chapter 9

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 Bec

Dec 12 2022
39 min

Older Men | Chapter 8

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 podcas

Dec 5 2022
41 min

The Wreckage | Chapter 7

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.

Nov 28 2022
38 min

Courtroom Drama | Chapter 6

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 Wil

Nov 21 2022
43 min

Raymond | Chapter 5

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 choice

Nov 14 2022
44 min

Witch Hunt | Chapter 4

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

Nov 7 2022
48 min

In the Woods | Chapter 3

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 podca

Oct 31 2022
40 min

The Devil Comes to Gilmer | Chapter 2

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 a

Oct 24 2022
33 min

Gone | Chapter 1

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

Oct 17 2022
31 min

Teaser: Devil Town - Series Premieres October 17

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

Sep 27 2022
3 min

Chart positions

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#98 ▲ 51 True Crime US

What listeners say

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As an avid true crime listener the first thing I noticed was the tone of this show. It lacks reverence and compassion. The person telling the story seems more interested in the drama of the story rather than in the individual who was murdered. I don’t like that. He also takes a lot of liberties when talking about members of the community. He talks about people as if they are just part of “his” podcast and not actual people. It’s disheartening. You can tell true crime stories with reverence, compassion and nuance. Karen and Georgia taught me that.

clarizona · Oct 2024

This was a wild ride. It’s an absolutely crazy case. Raymond and his family’s part made me absolutely furious on their behalf. This is a real-life cold case so there is no resolution at this time. (Hopefully someday!) And, yes, it does derail because the case itself got derailed. This is less the story of a missing person but how her disappearance turned into a satanic panic witch hunt incident and the resulting fallout through a bizarre chain of events.

RiliRoad · Nov 2023

The story is so compelling and interesting. The podcast itself is really great. The constantly repeating ads promoting churches and online worship is not. Once an episode, okay, but twice in a row all throughout is excessive and distracting. Otherwise I’d highly recommend this to anyone looking for a good, multi-faceted true crime story.

Bella1628 · Nov 2023

I thought the reporting on this case was really well done. The story is very interesting and it’s a case I hadn’t heard of before. I found it really helpful that the host gives refreshers on the different names that pop back up over the course of the ten episodes. I usually listen at work so sometimes I miss small details. I wish more true crime podcasts would do that.

PoodlexA · Apr 2023

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