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  1. James Burke (gangster) - Wikipedia

    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 …

  2. Jimmy Burke – A Goodfella with a Mean Streak - American …

    Mar 3, 2014 · James “ Jimmy the Gent ” Burke was one of the most notorious Irish-American gangsters of all time, a violent, ruthless criminal responsible for countless murders and one of …

  3. Jimmy Burke, The Real-Life Jimmy Conway From 'Goodfellas'

    Feb 28, 2024 · The infamous New York City gangster Jimmy Burke, the inspiration for Jimmy Conway in Goodfellas, always had a knack for getting away with things. As an Irish-American, …

  4. Lufthansa Heist Murders: Behind the Deaths of 6 Associates

    Dec 10, 2018 · The reputed head of the operation, James "Jimmy the Gent" Burke, allegedly started killing his collaborators almost immediately, starting with Parnell "Stacks" Edwards, …

  5. Jimmy the Gent: The Rise and Fall of James Burke

    Aug 27, 2025 · In this episode of Gangland Wire, retired Kansas City Intelligence Unit detective Gary Jenkins dives deep into the life of James “Jimmy the Gent” Burke. Prompted by listener …

  6. Jimmy Burke - Goodfellas Wiki

    Jimmy first gained respect by refusing to flip over on a fellow criminal in 1949 over a check-cashing scheme. The police beat him savagely as a result, but Jimmy never caved in. Jimmy …

  7. Jimmy Burke: The Heist That Brought Him Down (S4, E6) - YouTube

    Aug 3, 2025 · Made famous by Martin Scorcese's film Goodfellas, Jimmy "The Gent" Burke was one of the most prolific mob earners in New York history.

  8. " Jimmy the Gent" — The Lufthansa Heist Revisited — Crime …

    For Jimmy Burke it was hijacking. To watch Jimmy tear through the cartons of a newly hijacked trailer was to watch a greedy child at Christmas. He would rip into the first few stolen crates …

  9. 40 Facts About Jimmy Burke

    Oct 9, 2024 · Discover 40 intriguing facts about Jimmy Burke, the infamous mobster, on Facts.net. Uncover his life, crimes, and legacy in this detailed article.

  10. James Burke (gangster) - Wikiwand

    Apr 13, 1996 · 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 …