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
A Note from Wes
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.
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01/07/24•35m 47s
Special Preview: The Set
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, and NY Press Club Investigative Journalism Award winning creator of Root of Evil, Gangster Capitalism, and Relative Unknown.
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19/06/23•6m 1s
Real Answers | Chapter 10, Part 2
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.
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27/12/22•39m 29s
The Boyfriend | Chapter 10, Part 1
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.
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19/12/22•45m 56s
Special Preview Episode: Elizabeth the First. The Boss Who Played Queen
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 the First’ and the Toronto Star says the podcast is ‘sumptuously produced’. Find out what all the buzz is about by listening to the full series right now:
https://link.chtbl.com/elizabeththefirst
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14/12/22•26m 16s
Secrets | Chapter 9
What was Kelly hiding when she vanished? A chance encounter takes the search in a new direction.
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12/12/22•39m 26s
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.
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05/12/22•46m 14s
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.
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28/11/22•43m 30s
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 Wilson.
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21/11/22•48m 14s
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.
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14/11/22•49m 21s
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.
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07/11/22•53m 1s
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.
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31/10/22•45m 10s
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.
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24/10/22•38m 18s
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.
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17/10/22•37m 26s
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, 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.
Subscribe now to be ready for the series premiere on October 17.
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27/09/22•3m 58s