Xaviar Babudar, known to Kansas City Chiefs fans as the iconic superfan “ChiefsAholic,” has fallen from grace in a dramatic and tragic fashion. Once celebrated for his passionate support of the Chiefs, often seen in a gray wolf costume inspired by the team’s mascot, Babudar is now a convicted felon, sentenced to 32 years in prison for a string of brazen bank robberies across seven states.
Babudar’s journey from beloved superfan to notorious criminal began to unravel in December 2022, when he was arrested in Bixby, Oklahoma, for an armed robbery at the Tulsa Teachers Credit Union. Masked and wielding a CO2 pellet gun, Babudar made off with $150,000. But this was just one of the 11 bank heists that authorities later linked to him, spanning from 2022 to 2023. His total haul from these crimes exceeded $800,000.
After his arrest, Babudar was released on bond in February 2023, but he quickly became a fugitive. He cut off his GPS monitor and continued his criminal spree, robbing banks in Nevada and California before being captured by the FBI in July 2023. The scope of his crimes shocked both law enforcement and his fellow Chiefs fans, who struggled to reconcile the image of the devoted superfan with the reality of a career criminal.
As part of his sentencing, Babudar was also ordered to pay $532,675 in restitution to the financial institutions he targeted and $10.8 million to a bank teller he threatened during the Bixby robbery. His legal team argued that a gambling addiction fueled his descent into crime, but the court prioritized accountability for his actions. Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven Wasserman emphasized that Babudar’s crimes were not crimes of desperation but were calculated and intentional.
For the Chiefs Kingdom, Babudar’s downfall is a story of betrayal. Many fans had cheered alongside him at games, unaware of the dark double life he was leading. “We thought he was just another passionate fan like us,” said Emily Carter, a lifelong Chiefs supporter. “To learn that he was funding his lifestyle with crime is heartbreaking.”
Babudar’s notoriety has now extended beyond the Chiefs fanbase. His story is set to be explored in an upcoming Amazon documentary titled “ChiefsAholic: A Wolf in Chiefs Clothing,” which will chronicle his rise as a fan favorite and his dramatic fall as a convicted felon.
Ultimately, Babudar’s case is a stark reminder that appearances can be deceiving. The wolf costume that once symbolized his fierce loyalty to the Chiefs now stands as a bitter reminder of a superfan who crossed the line from passion to crime.
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