Topic - Terry Jon Martin

Martin, who lives near Grand Rapids, said at his plea hearing in October 2023 that he hoped to sell what he thought were real rubies from the shoes.

Man accused of hiding stolen 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers plans to plead guilty, attorney says →

Martin’s laywer said in court documents that an old associate of Martin's with connections to the mob told him the shoes had to be adorned with real jewels to justify their $1 million insured value.

Jerry Hal Saliterman charged in theft of ruby slippers form 'Wizard of Oz' →