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Former Chiefs superfan Xaviar Babudar, also known as "ChiefsAholic," was sentenced to 32 years in prison in an Oklahoma courtroom on Monday.
Babudar, who has already been serving a 17.5-year federal sentence, was originally arrested on bank robbery charges in late 2022. His case only grew after then though, and the 30-year-old was tied to a whole series of bank robberies in various states.
Formerly known for his unique wolf suit as a huge Chiefs fan, Babudar is now set to spend decades in prison.
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Here's what to know about "ChiefsAholic" and his prison sentence for bank robberies.
ChiefsAholic sentence, explained
On Monday, Babudar was sentenced in an Oklahoma courtroom to 32 years in prison. He has already been serving his 17.5-year federal sentence for bank robberies in several states in 2022 and 2023, and because his newest sentence is concurrent, he'll serve an additional 14.5 years in an Oklahoma penitentiary once his federal term ends.
In March, Babudar pled guilty to robbery with a firearm, assault while masked or disguised and removing an electronic monitoring device for an armed robbery of the Tulsa Teachers Credit Union in December 2022. Babudar was on the way to the Chiefs' game against the Texans and stopped in Bixby, Oklahoma, where he pointed a firearm at a teller at the credit union and fleed with $150,000.
After being caught shortly afterward, Babudar was released on bond in February 2023, but then removed his GPS device and went on the run after winning $100,000 from bets on the Chiefs.
Babudar also robbed banks in Sparks, Nevada, and El Dorado Hills, California, and he was caught by the FBI in California in July 2023. Last year, Babudar entered a plea deal in the Western District of Missouri federal court. He admitted to stealing over $800,000 across 11 robberies and laundering the money through casinos.
The Tulsa County district attorney wanted "ChiefsAholic" to serve more than his 17.5-year federal sentence, seeking a life sentence.
"It was offensive to me that a serial robber could victimize as many hardworking Americans as this guy did all across the country and only receive 17½ years from the federal government," Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler said, per ESPN. "My preference was for him to serve the rest of his life in prison. He caught another break today, but at least he's going to be serving some additional time, and my thoughts are with the victims who continue to be tormented by his violence."
Babudar's attorney, Jay-Michael Swab, said his robberies were caused from a gambling addiction and troubled childhood, adding that Babudar is now remorseful.
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ChiefsAholic charges
Following his second arrest in July 2023, Babudar was given 19 charges, including three counts of armed bank robbery and 11 counts of money laundering. Remaining charges were comprised of bank theft and transporting stolen property across state lines.
As part of his plea deal, "ChiefsAholic" pled guilty to only three charges: one count of bank robbery, one count of money laundering, and one count of transporting stolen property across state lines, though he admitted to 11 bank robberies.
For his federal sentence, Babudar was sent to a maximum-security prison in Colorado.
Who is ChiefsAholic?
ChiefsAholic, also known as Xaviar Babudar, is a 30-year-old Chiefs superfan who was popular in Kansas City's fan base before he faced criminal charges. He would dress in a gray wolf suit for games, took pictures with fans and built a social media following.
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