Posted on Oct 14, 2023
76-year old pleads guilty to stealing 'Wizard of Oz' ruby red slippers
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The 76-year-old man charged with stealing a pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in the film “The Wizard of Oz” changed his plea to guilty at the federal courthouse in Duluth on Friday morning.
Terry Jon Martin said he believed the slippers were actually made of real rubies and then dumped them when he discovered they were not.
He admitted to using a small sledgehammer to break through the glass door into the Judy Garland museum in Grand Rapids, Minn., in 2005. He then used it to break a plexiglass case and stole the shoes. The slippers were on display in the actress’ hometown, on loan from a private Hollywood collector.
Terry Jon Martin said he believed the slippers were actually made of real rubies and then dumped them when he discovered they were not.
He admitted to using a small sledgehammer to break through the glass door into the Judy Garland museum in Grand Rapids, Minn., in 2005. He then used it to break a plexiglass case and stole the shoes. The slippers were on display in the actress’ hometown, on loan from a private Hollywood collector.
76-year old pleads guilty to stealing 'Wizard of Oz' ruby red slippers
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel DUH...
..."Terry Jon Martin said he believed the slippers were actually made of real rubies and then dumped them when he discovered they were not.
He admitted to using a small sledgehammer to break through the glass door into the Judy Garland museum in Grand Rapids, Minn., in 2005. He then used it to break a plexiglass case and stole the shoes. The slippers were on display in the actress’ hometown, on loan from a private Hollywood collector.
Plea deal
The FBI recovered the slippers in 2018, but no one was charged in the heist until earlier this year, when Martin was charged with one felony count of theft of major artwork."...
..."Terry Jon Martin said he believed the slippers were actually made of real rubies and then dumped them when he discovered they were not.
He admitted to using a small sledgehammer to break through the glass door into the Judy Garland museum in Grand Rapids, Minn., in 2005. He then used it to break a plexiglass case and stole the shoes. The slippers were on display in the actress’ hometown, on loan from a private Hollywood collector.
Plea deal
The FBI recovered the slippers in 2018, but no one was charged in the heist until earlier this year, when Martin was charged with one felony count of theft of major artwork."...
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