"Mafia Millions: The Real Lufthansa Heist That Inspired Goodfellas"
Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries & Serial Killers - A podcast by Charlie Outback - Saturdays

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🎙️ Episode Bio/Summary:Step into the underworld of organized crime in this gripping documentary-style episode as we pull back the curtain on the infamous Lufthansa Heist—one of the largest cash thefts in American history. Made legendary by Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas, this is the real story behind the 1978 robbery at JFK Airport that netted over $6 million (equivalent to nearly $30 million today). Discover how mobster Jimmy Burke masterminded the operation, the trail of bodies left in its wake, and why justice was so elusive for decades. Featuring exclusive research, never-before-heard testimonies, and deep dives into FBI files, this explosive episode unpacks the twisted loyalties, betrayals, and brutal mafia code that shaped a crime still shrouded in mystery. If you thought Goodfellas was wild, wait until you hear the truth.