Remember the beloved superfan, Xaviar Babudar, also known as ‘Chiefsaholic’? Well, brace yourselves because he has just been sentenced to a whopping 17 and a half years in prison for bank robberies!
I know, it’s hard to believe. This diehard Chiefs supporter, who could always be seen cheering on the team with unparalleled passion, has now found himself on the wrong side of the law. It’s a shocker for all of us.
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It’s sad to think that someone who dedicated so much of their life to supporting the team would end up in such a dire situation.
But as much as he’s loved, we must also remember that there are consequences for our actions. Bank robbery is a serious crime, and the law has made its decision. Seventeen and a half years behind bars is a long time, and it’s going to be a tough journey for Xaviar.
Judge Howard Sachs of the U.S. District Court in Kansas City also ordered Babudar to pay $532,675 in restitution to his victims and forfeit the proceeds of his crimes that include an autographed painting of Patrick Mahomes that he purchased at auction.
Babudar, 30, was indicted by a federal grand jury in August 2023 on 19 counts including multiple counts of armed bank robbery and money laundering. He pleaded guilty in February to one count of bank robbery, one count of money laundering and one count of transporting stolen property across state lines.
As part of the plea agreement, Babudar confessed to stealing more than $800,000 from 11 banks and credit unions in seven states including Iowa, Minnesota, Tennessee, Oklahoma and California. Babudar then laundered the proceeds through casinos, according to prosecutors. Prosecutors said that Babudar brandished what appeared to be a gun during the robberies.
Per the Kansas City Star, two bank employees who were victimized by Babudar testified or provided written statements at his sentencing hearing.
“Every morning, I think about the robbery before I go to work,” one victim wrote in a statement.
“I still have nightmares about my bank being robbed,” another said in court.
Babudar addressed his crimes during the hearing, per the Star.
“Every day is a reminder of that shame I must carry,” he said.
Babudar was initially arrested in December 2022 in Bixby, Oklahoma, and released on bond to home confinement. Per prosecutors, he removed his ankle monitor and proceeded to rob two more banks. He was captured by the FBI near Sacramento, Calif., after nearly three months as a fugitive.
Babudar was initially scheduled to be sentenced on July 10. Instead he was sentenced on Thursday, hours before the Chiefs kick off the NFL season in a home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Chiefs fans should remember the good times with Xaviar, the memories they shared as he passionately rooted for the team. Those moments will forever be a part of Chiefs Kingdom history. And while he may not be physically with the team for a while, his spirit will always remain in Arrowhead Stadium.
