Man charged with hiding iconic ‘Wizard of Oz’ prop dies; case tossed
Jerry Hal Saliterman, indicted on concealing the iconic ruby red shoes Judy Garland wore in "Wizard of Oz," died on Sunday, leading to dismissal of a federal criminal case.
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Minnesota man accused of hiding Judy Garland's ruby slippers from 'Wizard of Oz' dies
The charges against Jerry Hal Saliterman, of Crystal, were dismissed Monday after prosecutors informed the judge he died Sunday, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reported. About a year ago, Saliterman ...
Man accused of hiding stolen ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' has died
A court document indicates that 77-year-old Jerry Hal Saliterman of Crystal, accused of hiding the stolen collectibles, died on March 16.
Man Accused in Theft of Judy Garland's Ruby Slippers from 'Wizard of Oz' Dies Before Court Hearing
Jerry Hal Saliterman, 77, of Crystal, Minn., was set to plead guilty in January to theft of a major artwork and witness tampering, but he’d been unable to appear in court due to ongoing health ...
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Man charged in connection to 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slipper heist dead, prosecutors say
Jerry Hal Saliterman was indicted in March 2024 on charges of theft of a major artwork and witness tampering. He was the second man charged in the crime, after Terry Jon Martin confessed to stealing ...
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Man charged in connection to 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slipper heist dead, prosecutors say
Jerry Hal Saliterman was indicted in March 2024 on charges of theft of a major artwork and witness tampering. He was the second man charged in the crime, after Terry Jon Martin confessed to ...