How The Mafia Made The Biggest Heist Ever

Discover the shocking true story behind the legendary 1978 JFK Lufthansa Heist, America’s most daring airport robbery that inspired the iconic movie Goodfellas. Led by notorious mobster Jimmy "The Gent" Burke and fueled by insider betrayal, this audacious crime netted $5 million in cash and $875,000 in jewelry, equivalent to over $28 million today. But what started as a flawless heist quickly descended into chaos and violence, leaving behind a trail of bodies, paranoia, and unsolved mysteries.