In this Devious Backstories segment, we break down the chilling Las Cruces bowling alley massacre — a real unsolved mass shooting that shocked an entire community. What started as a normal morning quickly turned into a nightmare as multiple victims were bound and shot execution-style inside a family bowling alley. With survivors, attempted arson, and decades of unanswered questions, this case remains one of the most disturbing unsolved crimes in the United States. Handy & Maal narrate the timeline, the brutality, and the haunting reality that the killers were never caught. If you’re into true crime, unsolved mysteries, and dark storytelling, this one will stay with you. Stay devious and subscribe for more real crime backstories and chilling cases.

Handy & Maal get raw and unfiltered as they share real confessions, workplace drama experiences, and honest takes on modern relationships. From getting fired and dealing with toxic coworkers to social anxiety in public situations and navigating everyday conflict, this episode blends humor, tension, and painfully relatable life chaos. If you enjoy authentic podcast conversations about social dynamics, dating struggles, and real-life lessons, this discussion delivers honest laughs and uncomfortable truths. Stay devious and subscribe for more viral moments and real talk conversations.

Timestamps

1:26 How Maal got fired

6:19 These are my confessions

18:27 Am I the asshole

27:20 Court of public opinion

47:39 What kills the vibe

In 1981, a quiet house on Wonderland Avenue in Los Angeles became the site of one of the most brutal mass killings in Hollywood history. What followed was a twisted story of drugs, organized crime, revenge, and unanswered questions that still haunt true crime investigators today.

In this episode, we break down the infamous Wonderland Murders and the dangerous world surrounding the Wonderland Gang. The conversation explores the roles of John Holmes and Eddie Nash, the violent retaliation that shook Los Angeles, and how Hollywood’s 1980s drug scene blurred the lines between celebrity culture and organized crime.

From drug dens to mob connections, the Wonderland murders expose one of the darkest intersections of crime and Hollywood history.

If you enjoy true crime breakdowns, criminal psychology, and infamous historical cases, this episode dives deep into one of LA’s most disturbing unsolved mysteries.

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Friendship gets messy fast. We debate what actually makes someone a bad friend, including the classic dilemma…what do you do if you find out your friend’s partner is cheating? We also read real Reddit confessions from women about the worst betrayals they’ve experienced from friends, react to Dak Prescott’s engagement ending, and break down Baby Keem’s new album Casino in our Hit, Miss, or Hype segment. Then we debate the biggest red flag on dating profiles… lying about age. Is that the worst lie… or are people hiding way bigger things?

Chaos, honesty, and a lot of questionable loyalty. Subscribe and become a deviant today.

1:53 Snitching on cheaters (tell your friends…. Maybe)

11:22 Best Friend Betrayals 

20:50 Trouble in Paradise? Dak Prescott

25:38 He lied about his age?!

32:23 call to action 

32:58 Hit Miss or Hype “Casino”

This episode dives into the chilling story of Daniel Laplante, a teenage boy who secretly lived within the walls of Massachusetts homes in the 1980s.  From “haunted” houses to psychological games, the conversation explores the fear of home invasion, the nature of mental illness, and the dark escalation that led to murder.

Handy & Maal reflect on family dynamics, loneliness, and the terrifying reality of someone silently inhabiting your home. True crime fans and psychology buffs alike will get pulled into the suspense and horror of this story.

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Dating in this generation is ego vs ego. Handy & Maal get real about rejection, self-sabotage, toxic attraction, and the red flags we all ignore when the chemistry hits. From chaotic humor to unfiltered conversations, they dive into judgment, family drama, and moral dilemmas that make you question your own choices.

If you’re into modern dating debates, Gen Z relationship talk, chaotic honesty, and unfiltered podcast conversations about attraction psychology and situationships — this episode is for you. Are we victims… or are we the red flag?

 Like if you’ve ever ignored a red flag.

 Comment if ego has ever cost you a relationship.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro Clip

00:38 Intro Video

01:00 Wild Admissions

16:02 Pressure Point

23:43 Bloodline Betrayals

29:48 Moral Dilemmas

How did a churchgoing family man hide one of the most terrifying murder sprees in American history for decades? Handy & Maal break down the disturbing double life of Dennis Rader, the BTK Killer who lived as a normal suburban dad while committing calculated, horrific crimes.

From his first murders in the 1970s to the taunting letters, psychological control, and the shocking mistake that finally exposed him, this conversation explores how evil can hide in plain sight.

Chilling true crime discussion about manipulation, criminal psychology, law enforcement failures, and why discernment matters more than appearances. Not for the faint of heart.

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Some traits don’t come from personality… they come from your family. In this episode of Devious Thoughts, Handy sits down with his mom to unpack the habits, attitudes, and toxic traits that quietly pass from one generation to the next. What starts as a funny conversation quickly turns honest as they talk about parenting, discipline, respect, family dynamics, and the moments that shape who we become. From hilarious call-outs to deeper conversations about faith, parenting pressure, and growing up, this episode shows how much of who we are might actually be inherited behavior.

Some traits run deeper than we think.

A charming con artist builds a hotel designed to kill during the Chicago World’s Fair.Trap doors. Hidden rooms. Manipulation. How did he get away with it for so long?

What starts as harmless trivia turns into a full-blown debate about trust issues, jealousy, villain eras, and a wedding situation that might actually end a friendship.

We argue about relationship boundaries, admit toxic moments, and break down whether jealousy means you care or you’re just insecure. It’s chaotic. It’s uncomfortable. It’s honest. Are we overreacting… or are people just shady?

0:00 Trivia Gets Competitive

2:19 Confidence or Delusion

18:20 Villain Era Confessions

21:41 The Wedding Drama

25:56 Am I Overreacting

28:46 Final Reactions