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James Burke (July 5, 1931 – April 13, 1996), also known as " Jimmy the Gent ", was an American gangster and Lucchese crime family associate who is believed to have organized the 1978 Lufthansa heist, the largest cash robbery in American history at the time.
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Apr 17, 1996 · James (Jimmy the Gent) Burke, a legendary gangster and suspected mastermind of the 1978 Lufthansa theft of nearly $6 million in cash, died on Saturday at a Buffalo hospital. He was 64.
Feb 28, 2024 · Updated March 28, 2024. Made famous as Jimmy "The Gent" Conway in "Goodfellas," real-life New York gangster Jimmy Burke was even more ruthless than his onscreen counterpart.
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Jul 22, 2020 · Henry Hill. Jimmy Burke endured a rough childhood which contributed to his criminal behavior later in life. On the other hand, Brooklyn gangster Jimmy Burke delighted in murder and was...
James Burke (July 5, 1931 – April 13, 1996), also known as " Jimmy the Gent ", was an American gangster and Lucchese crime family associate who is believed to have organized the 1978 Lufthansa heist, the largest cash robbery in American history at the time.
Aug 30, 2021 · They knew the truck drivers. Whenever they actually stopped a driver and hijacked his truck at gunpoint, Jimmy Burke always gave them a $50.00 “tip” even though they had no part in the robbery. Based on his gentlemanly demeanor and this tip, his fellow gangsters labeled him Jimmy the Gent.
Dec 15, 2019 · 4:03pm Dec 15, 2019. It was one of the most daring heists in American history, a van full of gangsters storm an airport in the dead of night and make away with US$6 million (AUD$32 million adjusted for inflation) in cash and jewels. James 'Jimmy the Gent' Burke. (Supplied)
