Guilty Plea Expected in Theft of Judy Garland's Wizard of Oz Slippers

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The slippers were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

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The man charged with the theft, Terry Jon Martin, is expected to change his plea to guilty.

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Martin, who is in poor health, has been cooperative with authorities.

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The slippers are one of only four authentic pairs known to exist from the film.

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 The slippers were insured for $1 million, but their current market value is estimated at $3.5 million.

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The FBI recovered the slippers in a sting operation in Minneapolis.

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The sentencing for Martin is expected to take place in around three months.

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The slippers are made from various materials, including sequins, wood pulp, and glass beads.

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