Dr. Thomas Hicks was a Georgia doctor suspected of performing illegal abortions and selling hundreds of newborns for adoption. Hicks used his own “Hicks Community Clinic” to carry out such criminal acts, and he died at the age of 83 without ever serving a day in prison. TLC’s Taken At Birth tells the true story of the catastrophic illegal activities controversy.

How Much Did Dr. Thomas Hicks Net Worth?

Dr. Thomas Hicks, a late Georgia doctor, amassed a significant fortune both as a successful doctor and as a result of his illicit activities. Hicks made a good living in the 1950s and 1960s through his clinic, “Hicks Community Clinic,” where he illegally sold hundreds of newborns to adoptive parents for $1000 each.

The $1000 meant a lot back then because it was a significant sum of money to be paid, and selling roughly 200 kids netted him more than $2 million. Hicks led a lavish existence, no doubt, with all those million-dollar sums.

What did Dr. Thomas Hicks become famous for?

• Hicks was well known for performing illegal abortions and adoptions in discreetly and in a safe manner.