Judy Garland's Iconic Ruby Slippers Up for Auction After Infamous Theft

The Wizard of Oz slippers, once stolen by a mobster, are now being auctioned with bids exceeding $800,000.

The ruby slippers, worn by Judy Garland in the 1939 film, are one of only four surviving pairs.
Stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in 2005, the slippers were recovered by the FBI in 2018.
Terry Jon Martin, the thief, believed the slippers contained real rubies and was sentenced to probation in 2024.
Heritage Auctions in Dallas is handling the sale, with online bidding open until December 7.
The Judy Garland Museum is among those interested in purchasing the slippers, aided by community fundraising and state grants.