"Reformed Mobster's Final Heist: Stealing Judy Garland's Ruby Slippers from 'Oz'"

Reformed mobster Terry Jon Martin, 76, admitted to stealing Judy Garland's ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" in 2005, hoping to harvest real rubies from them. His defense attorney revealed that an old mob associate tempted him into the theft, leading to a criminal relapse. Martin, in poor health and in hospice care, is recommended for time served due to his physical condition. The slippers, insured for $1 million, were recovered by the FBI in 2018, and their current market value is estimated at $3.5 million. Martin's lawyer urged the judge to consider his troubled past and lack of criminal activity in recent years when deciding on a sentence.