"Former Mobster's Final Heist: Stealing Judy Garland's 'Wizard of Oz' Ruby Slippers"
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Terry Martin, 76, admitted to stealing the iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" from a museum in 2005, claiming it was intended as "one last score" after being approached by an old mob associate. Despite a lengthy criminal history, prosecutors are recommending no jail time due to his poor health, as he is on oxygen at all times and has a terminal illness. The stolen slippers, one of four known pairs, were recovered by the FBI in 2018, and Martin's sentencing is scheduled for January 29.
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