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The Lufthansa Heist
Dec 11, 2024
In a thrilling recounting of the Lufthansa Heist, masked robbers execute a complex plan to rob a cargo building at JFK, making off with millions. The backstory of a financially struggling employee sheds light on the desperation that fueled this audacious crime. Key figures from organized crime emerge, with alliances forming and violent tendencies dictating their actions. Following the heist, chaos ensues as the crime family faces chilling repercussions, leaving the fate of the stolen wealth shrouded in mystery.
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- The Lufthansa Heist of 1978 showcased the lethal combination of insider knowledge and organized crime in executing a multimillion-dollar robbery.
- The aftermath of the heist was marked by suspicious deaths among associates, revealing the violent measures taken to eliminate potential witnesses.
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The Night of the Heist
On December 11, 1978, at JFK International Airport, masked intruders executed one of the most notorious heists in American history. They targeted Lufthansa's Cargo Building 261, which housed millions in cash and luxury items. The heist was meticulously planned, leveraging insider knowledge provided by an airline employee who was deep in gambling debt. Within an hour, the criminals successfully overpowered and restrained employees, accessing the vault and escaping with $5.8 million in cash and valuables, a sum exceeding $25 million in today's market.
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