‘Wizard of Oz’ Ruby Red Slippers Were Stolen by Mobster who Has Confessed

The ruby crimson slipper theft has been solved … with a confession from a mobster!

Terry Jon Martin has copped to stealing one of probably the most iconic gadgets in film historical past — Dorothy’s ruby crimson slippers from “The Wizard of Oz.”

Terry Jon now admits … he is the man behind the smash and seize again in 2005 … he used a hammer to obliterate the show case that was supposed to guard the slippers.

JJM says he was beneath the mistaken impression the footwear had been bedazzled with actual jewels. The motive he thought that — the footwear had been famously insured for $1M.

The footwear had been recovered in 2018 and Martin was arrested and pled responsible to the theft.

The 76-year-old is not going to go to jail … he is affected by a critical sickness so the choose confirmed him mercy. He’s in hospice care and is just anticipated to stay one other 6 months.