Tulsa, Oklahoma – Xaviar Babudar, the Kansas City chiefs superfan known as ChiefsAholic, received a 32-year prison sentence in an Oklahoma courtroom Monday. This sentence stems from his capture in Oklahoma as he fled from a local bank robbery two and a half years ago.

Concurrent Sentencing adds to Federal Term

Babudar, 30, is already serving a 17½-year federal sentence for robbing banks across seven states between 2022 and 2023. The Tulsa County district attorney’s office pursued a life sentence, but the judge ultimately imposed a concurrent sentence. This means Babudar will serve an additional 14½ years in an Oklahoma penitentiary after completing his federal sentence.

Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler expressed his dissatisfaction with the initial federal sentence,stating,it was offensive to me that a serial robber could victimize as many hard-working Americans as this guy did all across the country and only receive 17½ years from the federal government.

Kunzweiler added, 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.

Details of the Oklahoma Robbery

In March,Babudar pleaded guilty in Oklahoma to robbery with a firearm,assault while masked or disguised,and removing an electronic monitoring device.These charges relate to the December 16, 2022, armed robbery of the Tulsa Teachers Credit Union.

Defense Argues for Leniency

Babudar’s attorneys, Brett and Jay-Michael Swab, conveyed their relief following the sentencing decision. Jay-michael Swab stated,[The prosecution] wanted him to die in prison.

He further emphasized, Our entire position from the beginning is that we want to live in a world where everybody’s treated equally, not based on notoriety or social media presence.

Swab attributed his client’s robbery spree to a gambling addiction and a challenging childhood that resulted in homelessness. He also noted that Babudar is remorseful and has reportedly found religion while incarcerated.

Timeline of Crimes and capture

• December 2022: en route to a Chiefs game against the Houston Texans, Babudar robbed the Tulsa Teachers Credit Union in Bixby, Oklahoma, brandishing a black CO2 pistol and stealing $150,000.
• February 2023: He was apprehended shortly after the robbery but released on bond.
• March 2023: After winning $100,000 from two bets on the Chiefs,he removed his GPS device and fled.
• July 2023: The FBI apprehended Babudar in California after he robbed banks in Sparks, Nevada, and El Dorado Hills, California. He was also linked to previously unsolved robberies in the midwest and Tennessee.
• 2024: Babudar entered a plea deal in the Western District of Missouri federal court, admitting to stealing over $800,000 in 11 robberies across seven states and laundering the money through casinos.

Life Behind Bars

Despite requesting to be housed in a federal prison in Illinois, court documents indicate that Babudar was sent to a super-maximum security prison in Colorado, often referred to as the Alcatraz of the Rockies. He has been held in the Tulsa County Jail awaiting court proceedings since January.

From Superfan to Convicted Felon

Before his arrest, Babudar was a prominent figure in Kansas City’s superfan community.Known for wearing a gray wolf suit, he engaged with crowds, posed for photos with children, and cultivated a strong social media presence, portraying himself as a hardworking and generous bachelor.

Victim Impact and Differing Perspectives

Jay-Michael Swab argued that Babudar did not deserve a life sentence or additional penalties, claiming he never intended to harm anyone and did not use a real firearm. However,others in Oklahoma disagreed.

Frank Frasier, a Tulsa attorney representing former bank teller Payton Garcia, stated that his client had to resign from her position at the Tulsa Teachers Credit Union due to the trauma she experienced during the robbery. Frasier emphasized that they strongly believed Babudar should receive the maximum punishment allowed by law.

Brett Swab maintained that his client is taking responsibility for his actions and will pursue every avenue to improve himself and eventually become a productive member of society.

He concluded, no single or multiple series of events defines him as a person.