Devil Town

In the piney woods of East Texas, the town of Gilmer is known for its fall festival, but three decades ago it earned a darker nickname. Devil Town, from Imperative Entertainment, is the story of what happened when teenager Kelly Wilson vanished and a community fractured under the weight of suspicion and fear. Journalist Wes Ferguson, who grew up there, returns to piece together the chaotic aftermath of the disappearance-a case that was never solved. Across eleven episodes, this documentary series digs into the rumors, the accusations, and the sheer strangeness that followed, asking how a search for a missing girl could spiral into something so much larger and more destructive. It’s a podcast that functions as both an intimate true crime investigation and a portrait of a specific American place, examining how collective anxiety can take on a life of its own. You’ll hear from those who lived through it, uncovering layers of a story that has haunted Gilmer for generations. This isn't just about an unsolved mystery; it's about the lasting echo of a single event on everyone it touched.