The Infamous Lufthansa Heist: Goodfellas In Real Life

In this episode of Beyond the Big Screen, Steve and Mustache Chris, the Canadian, focus on the notorious mob associate Henry Hill. The central figure in both the book 'Wise Guy' and the movie 'Goodfellas,' Hill became a state's witness, exposing shocking crimes, including the infamous 1978 Lufthansa heist where nearly $6 million in cash and jewels were stolen, equivalent to over $25 million today. The discussion delves into Hill's background, his despicable actions, and the major players involved in the heist. Key figures like Jimmy Burke, Tommy DeSimone, and the dynamics of the Lucchese crime family and the JFK Airport's link to the mafia are explored. The episode further details the Air France robbery and how Henry Hill’s bust led him to become a state's witness, dramatically altering the course for his associates. post-crime life.00:00 Introduction and Overview01:06 Henry Hill: The Man Behind the Mob 06:37 Jimmy Burke: The Ruthless Earner09:24 The Lucchese Family and JFK Airport14:58 Tommy DeSimone: The Loose Cannon23:25 The Air France Robbery: A Prelude to Lufthansa30:43 The Crew's Drug-Fueled Heist Preparations31:52 The Heist Goes Awry33:33 Bumbling Criminals and Near Misses 38:22 Stacks' Fatal Mistake43:41 Jimmy's Ruthless Cleanup 48:59 Henry Hill's Betrayal and Aftermath58:47 The Unsolved Mystery of the Missing MoneyTranscript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/RNv50LpB10RYou can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places: https://atozhistorypage.start.pagewww.beyondthebigscreen.comClick to Subscribe: https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: [email protected] Parthenon Podcast Network Home: parthenonpodcast.comOn Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistoryhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://facebook.com/atozhistorypagehttps://twitter.com/atozhistorypagehttps://www.instagram.com/atozhistorypage/Music Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/