Criminal Record | Goodfella: Jimmy “The Gent” Burke & The Lufthansa Heist @CriminalRecord_ | Uploaded November 2023 | Updated October 2024, 4 hours ago.
Jimmy 'The Gent' Burke was a notorious and elusive figure in the criminal underworld, known for orchestrating the audacious Lufthansa Heist that captivated the nation.

Born in the 1930s, Jimmy Burke delved into a life of crime from an early age, becoming associated with the Lucchese crime family.

One of Burke's most audacious and infamous endeavors was the 1978 Lufthansa Heist at JFK Airport. The daring robbery, which netted millions, became one of the largest cash thefts in U.S. history.

The subsequent investigations led to the unraveling of the Lufthansa Heist and a web of interconnected criminal activities.

Jimmy 'The Gent' Burke's enigmatic persona and involvement in the Lufthansa Heist was cemented in the annals of American crime lore when featured in the movie "Goodfellas". His character was portrayed by Robert DeNiro.

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