KANSAS CITY, Mo. — We’ve all heard tales of double lives before, but few are as brazen — or as bizarre — as that of Xaviar Babudar, the Kansas City Chiefs superfan who was recently sentenced to 32 years in state prison on Tuesday for a multi-state bank robbery spree.
Known to many as _ChiefsAholic_, Babudar cultivated a loyal social media following of over 40,000 on X (formerly Twitter), where he documented his diehard fandom — often appearing at Arrowhead Stadium in a full-body wolf costume. He was a staple at Chiefs games, an unofficial mascot beloved by many, even signing autographs for children.
But behind the fur and KC memorabilia lurked a man living a secret and dangerous life.
Authorities revealed that Babudar masterminded 11 armed bank robberies across seven states, crimes he committed to support his super-fan lifestyle and pay off extensive gambling debts. Investigators estimate he stole over $850,000 in total.
Perhaps the most disturbing of Babudar’s crimes occurred in December 2022, when he held up a Tulsa Teachers Credit Union. During that robbery, he pointed a gun directly at a teller and demanded access to the vault. It was a chilling moment that left many of those present with PTSD.
“The violence that Babudar exhibited to the employees of the Tulsa Teacher Credit Union was abhorrent,” [said](https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/sentenced-chiefsaholic-gets-32-years-in-state-prison-for-bixby-robbery) Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler. “He is a serial robber who traumatized these victims and numerous others across the country.”
In fact, Kunzweiler expressed that he believed Babudar should have been given a life sentence.
“I think he caught a break. I look like he’s going to look when he gets out — I’m 63. I don’t put it past him to commit more crimes,” the DA said.
Babudar’s attorney, Jay-Michael Swab, stated that his client has “expressed sincere remorse and took full responsibility for his actions.” Still, the severity of his crimes leaves many skeptical about his rehabilitation.
The 32-year state sentence will run concurrently with a 17.5-year federal prison sentence handed down in September 2024.
Babudar’s rise and fall has captivated true crime enthusiasts. His story was recently chronicled in _ChiefsAholic: A Wolf in Chiefs Clothing_, a documentary released by Amazon Prime Video in December 2024.