Toby Keith Estate Burglar Sentenced After Bizarre “Lord Sent Me” Claim
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The conviction has been upheld for the man who broke into Toby Keith‘s Oklahoma estate, citing a divine commission.
In June 2024, just four months after the country icon died, a man identified as Anthony Borges broke into Toby Keith’s Dream Walkin’ Farm in Norman, Oklahoma, and stole four cans of Bud Light.
In April 2025, Borges was found guilty of second-degree burglary for the intrusion. According to court records, the transient man made his way into the property and was turned away at the front door by Toby Keith’s daughter. He remained on the grounds and made his way to the pool area. The brief reads:
“Once he reached the cabana, the defendant approached its sliding glass door. Finding it unlocked, he slid it open and went inside, shutting the door behind him. The defendant proceeded to rummage throughout the unoccupied cabana — opening drawers and cabinets and examining the array of Toby Keith memorabilia strewn about.”
Borges discovered a mini fridge and took three Bud Light cans from it. Before leaving the cabana, he turned back and grabbed one more. The police were called, and he was found in the garage, drinking the recently acquired beer, and peering into the vehicles stored there.
Upon his arrest, Borges told one of the deputies that “the Lord had told him to come work for Toby Keith.”
Toby Keith’s Burglar Attempts To Appeal
After the conviction, Borges was recommended a two-year prison sentence. He was 35 at the time. His legal team appealed the sentence, arguing that the prosecution failed to prove that the defendant entered the property with the intent to steal. They claimed that Borges simply “intended to poke around the property for the sake of novelty” as he was a fan of the late country star.
Borges was released from Department of Corrections custody on June 1st of this year. While it is unclear why he was discharged early, NonDoc explains it “reflects systemic issues at the crossroads of multiple criminal justice systems and mental health issues.”
However, he was taken into custody shortly thereafter for misdemeanor charges, including grand larceny, unlawful entry, and criminal trespass, dating back to 2022. Additionally, Borges had a prior drug trafficking conviction in Oklahoma County and received a 10-year suspended sentence.
On July 9th, the court upheld the original burglary conviction, and the appeal was denied. His suspended sentence now runs through Aug. 18, 2031.
