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The 1978 Lufthansa Heist

Sep 22, 2024
Dive into the audacious 1978 heist at JFK Airport, where a group of thieves made off with $6 million in cash and jewelry. Discover the meticulous planning behind this almost perfect crime, and how it spiraled into a web of violence as paranoia gripped those involved. Learn about the deadly fallout that left a path of bodies in New York and the connection between organized crime and the aviation world. Explore the fate of key players, including a notorious mobster's trial and the elusive nature of justice in this chilling saga.
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