On december 11, 1978, a daring armed robbery rocked. In this shortformat book, dominick cicale, a former highranking member of the bonanno crime. One of the biggest scores in mafia history, the lufthansa airlines hei. On december 11, 1978, a daring armed robbery rocked kennedy airport, resulting in the largest unrecovered cash haul in world history, totaling six million dollars. The lufthansa heist was one of the biggest cash thefts on american soil, it has been popularized in many a book and movie, the biggest being martin scorseses goodfellas. The true story about the infamous mafia heist that inspired goodfellas pulitzer prizewinning journalist anthony m. Volkman leaves a lot of loose ends that simone ties together 30 years later. Brooklyn prepares for trial over lufthansa heist featured in goodfellas. New mafia book claims john gotti killed mobster tommy desimone. Oct 17, 2015 brooklyn prepares for trial over lufthansa heist featured in goodfellas. Vincent asaro, reputed mobster, is sentenced to 8 years for road rage arson vincent asaro in 2015 after he was acquitted of charges related to the 1978 lufthansa robbery.
On december 11th, 1978, a daring armed robbery rocked kennedy airport, resulting in the largest unrecovered cash haul in world history, totaling six million dollars. Lufthansa heist victim demands payment for testifying at trial. Cousin of man on trial for heist in goodfellas recounts his version. She said she was mindful of asaros 2015 acquittal in the infamous 1978 heist at the lufthansa cargo terminal at john f. So this book tells the story of the lufthansa heist and the 2015 trial of vincent asaro who was charged with participating in the heist but was not named by famous mob rat henry hill as. The lufthansa heist is no score the famous 1978 lufthansa robbery is a great crime story it was even a plot point in goodfellas. The lufthansa heist, one of the biggest cash robberies in united states history, went unsolved for decades. Pulitzer prizewinning reporter anthony destefano sheds new light on this legendary unsolved case using recent evidence from the 2015 trial of 80yearold mafia don vincent asaro, who for the first time speaks out on his role in the fateful lufthansa heist.
Three decades after the lufthansa heist more than three decades later, the feds get a break in the case of the infamous lufthansa heist of 1978. This book is the factual account of the lufthansa heist. The inside storyfrom the organizer himselfof the largest unrecovered cash haul in history. Vincent asaro, the 85yearold ailing reputed bonanno crime family captain who was acquitted in 2015 on charges he was involved in the fabled 1978 lufthansa heist, was granted a compassionate release. Behind the sixmillion dollar cash haul that shook the world audiobook by daniel simone, henry hill. The famous 1978 lufthansa robbery is a great crime story it was even a plot point in goodfellas. Aug 06, 2015 the lufthansa heist is no score the famous 1978 lufthansa robbery is a great crime story it was even a plot point in goodfellas. A straightforward update to the notorious 1978 lufthansa airlines heist. Behind the sixmilliondollar cash haul that shook the world. Kennedy international airport, a robbery retold in the 1990 hit film. Behind the sixmillion dollar cash haul that shook the world henry hill and daniel simone. Judge releases reputed bonnano crime family captain.
Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Goodfellas mobster who masterminded the lufthansa heist to be. Goodfellas, john gotti and the lufthansa heist by seth ferranti october 15, 2015 october 23, 2015 twenty five years ago, the martin scorcese film goodfellas. From henry hill himself, the lufthansa heist is the last book he worked on before his 2012 death. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. New york mafia boss john gotti was responsible for the death of mobster tommy desimone and had a hand. Later this year, bonanno capo vincent asaro will go on trial for his role in the lufthansa heist, the only mobster ever charged with the spectacular heist. But a new book about the heist falls flat, hampered by purple prose and pointless details. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the lufthansa heist. This latest twist lends the project an extraordinary sense of timing, and the legal proceedings of the newly arrested suspects will unfold over the next year, continuing to keep the lufthansa topic in the news. The real story of the lufthansa heist, the mafia, and murder ebook.
Vincent asaro, accused in lufthansa heist, is found not. The true story about the infamous mafia heist that inspired. This full account brings readers behind the heist memorialized in goodfellas, a crime that has baffled law enforcement for decades. Brooklyn prepares for trial over lufthansa heist featured. Behind the sixmillion dollar cash haul that shook the world by daniel simone and henry hill 2015, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Oct 22, 2015 recordings made by a key witness in the goodfellas trial were played thursday in which defendant vincent asaro appears to bemoan not getting a larger cut of the lufthansa heist.
The real story of the lufthansa heist, the mafia, and murder. Behind the sixmilliondollar cash haul that shook the world reprint by henry hill, daniel simone isbn. Recorded books is the largest independent producer of audiobooks in the world. Its ostensibly the story of a giant heist from the 1970sa ton of unmarked bills and valuables stolen from a lufthansa storage roombut more than that, it was really just the story of mobster turned informant henry hill. Goodfellas mobster who masterminded the lufthansa heist to. The lufthansa heist the inside storyfrom the organizer himselfof the largest unrecovered cash haul in history. Recordings made by a key witness in the goodfellas trial were played thursday in which defendant vincent asaro appears to bemoan not getting a larger cut of the lufthansa heist. It is factual except for what a complete psycho and douche bag henry hill was. Now, for the first time, a mafia insider reveals the bizarre story of what happened to the loot.
The real story of the lufthansa heist, the mafia, and. This full account that brings the reader behind the. On april 7, 2015, author robert sberna released the book the mystery of the lufthansa airlines heist with collaborator dominick cicale, a former member of the bonanno crime family. Behind the sixmilliondollar cash haul that shook the world is a nonfiction book written by daniel simone in collaboration with henry hill. Vincent asaro, reputed mobster, is sentenced to 8 years. Pulitzer prizewinning reporter anthony destefano sheds new light on this legendary unsolved case using recent evidence from the 2015 trial of eightyyearold mafioso vincent asaro, who for the first time speaks out on his role in the fateful lufthansa heist. Dec 28, 2017 vincent asaro, reputed mobster, is sentenced to 8 years for road rage arson vincent asaro in 2015 after he was acquitted of charges related to the 1978 lufthansa robbery.
The real story of the lufthansa heist, the mafia, and murder audiobook by anthony m. A more comprehensive retelling of this story is the lufthansa heist by daniel simone published in 2015. Newspaper article international new york times 78 lufthansa theft is detailed in court. Our rbdigital platform distributes the broadest array of digital content typesincluding audiobooks, video, magazines, ebooks, education, and entertainmentall in one powerful app. Henry hill, daniel simone true crime writer and author of the lufthansa heist. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Vincent asaro, reputed mobster, is sentenced to 8 years for. Behind the sixmilliondollar cash haul that shook the world on. Nov, 2015 vincent asaro and his lawyers spoke to reporters after being found not guilty of charges including participation in the 1978 lufthansa heist. Behind the sixmilliondollar cash haul that shook the world ebook written by henry hill, daniel simone. A victim of the storied goodfellas lufthansa air cargo heist who testified for the defense at bonanno capo vincent asaros trial last month has a new message for federal authorities. The lufthansa heist audiobook by henry hill, daniel simone.
But a new book about the heist falls flat, hampered by purple. After reading gansters and goodfellas, watching the goodfellas movie, and most importantly reading on the runa mafia childhood by his kids gregg and gina hill you realize henry wasnt misunderstood. From henry hill himself, the lufthansa heist is the last book h. Pulitzer prizewinning reporter destefano gangland new york. But a new book about the heist falls flat, hampered by. Behind the sixmilliondollar cash haul that shook the world hill, henry, simone true crime writer and author of the lufthansa heist, daniel on.
Prizewinning reporter anthony destefano sheds new light on this legendary unsolved case using recent evidence from the 2015 trial of 80yearold mafia don vincent asaro, who for the first time speaks out on his role in the fateful lufthansa heist. Pulitzer prizewinning reporter anthony destefano sheds new light on this legendary unsolved case using recent evidence from the 2015 trial of eightyyearold mafia don vincent asaro, who for the first time speaks out on his role in the fateful lufthansa heist. The lufthansa heist audiobook by henry hill, daniel. Goodfellas, john gotti and the lufthansa heist gorilla. Aging bonanno capo vinny asaro got a walk for his role in the infamous 1978 lufthansa air cargo heist when a brooklyn jury acquitted him in 2015 and monday. Destefano talks with merry jane about his new book the big heist, which. This full account brings readers behind the heist memorialized in goodfellas. Brooklyn prepares for trial over lufthansa heist featured in. Hes role in the lufthansa heist was tangential, and i dont really remember it very well. Behind the sixmillion dollar cash haul that shook the world. Readers who place a premium on truth in their true crime may be disappointed by this account of a legendary 1978 theft from jfk airport. Vincent asaro and his lawyers spoke to reporters after being found not guilty of charges including participation in the 1978 lufthansa heist. For 37 years, the fbi has been unable to find the cash and jewels taken from the lufthansa cargo vault at jfk airport. August 6, 2015 the famous 1978 lufthansa robbery is a great crime story it was even a plot point in goodfellas.
1098 482 1243 1492 1577 124 1496 24 226 797 642 953 774 1276 394 663 1357 1651 1244 417 1382 217 144 597 362 1121 528 128 549