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Jun 18, 2026 13 min

CRIME PAID... UNTIL IT DIDN'T

from DEVIOUS Hosted by Handy and Maal

This week on Devious Backstories, Handy & Maal dive into the life of Al Capone, the notorious mob boss who became the face of organized crime in America. From his rise during Prohibition to building a criminal empire worth millions, Capone transformed Chicago into his personal playground. The gang explores the bootlegging operations, political corruption, gang wars, and the violence that made him one of the most feared men in the country. But despite all the murders, racketeering, and criminal activity linked to his organization, it wasn't violence that finally brought him down. It was taxes. Discover how Capone rose to power, the bloody events that cemented his legacy, and the surprising way one of history's most infamous criminals met his downfall. A story of power, greed, corruption, and consequences.

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