Heists, Capers And Crooks: The Lufthansa Heist (8/27/24)
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The Lufthansa heist, executed in the early hours of December 11, 1978, at John F. Kennedy International Airport, is considered one of the most notorious robberies in American history. Masterminded...
show moreHowever, the aftermath of the heist was marked by a series of brutal murders, ordered by Burke to eliminate potential informants and secure his position. This string of killings, known as the "Lufthansa Murders," created a climate of fear and distrust among those involved and caught the attention of law enforcement agencies. Despite a lengthy investigation by the FBI and NYPD, Burke was never directly charged for the heist due to a lack of solid evidence, though he was later convicted of unrelated charges. The heist not only exposed the violent, paranoid world of organized crime but also highlighted the challenges law enforcement faced in bringing such criminals to justice, cementing its place in crime history and popular culture.
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