Son of convicted YouTuber Ruby Franke shares graphic details about physical abuse
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Son of convicted YouTuber Ruby Franke shares graphic details about physical abuse

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Inside the downfall of mommy vlogger Ruby Franke: 8 takeaways from the Hulu docuseries
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Inside the downfall of mommy vlogger Ruby Franke: 8 takeaways from the Hulu docuseries

LA Times  

A year after mommy vlogger Ruby Franke was convicted of child abuse, her husband, Kevin Franke, and two oldest children, Shari and Chad Franke, are sharing their story in Hulu’s new docuseries “Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke.” What started in 2015 as “8 Passengers,” a family YouTube channel chronicling their daily lives, turned into a source …

From YouTube fame to prison: The fall of Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt
3 weeks, 4 days ago

From YouTube fame to prison: The fall of Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt

India Today  

Shari Franke, the eldest daughter of former YouTube family vlogger Ruby Franke, has spoken out about a disturbing incident involving her younger brother Chad. In the upcoming Hulu docuseries Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke, premiering on February 27, Shari recalls helping Chad clean blood off the walls after he was severely beaten. “He'd get a bloody …

Evil vlogging mom Ruby Franke's cruel ways of making her six children obey her are highlighted in new documentary
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Evil vlogging mom Ruby Franke's cruel ways of making her six children obey her are highlighted in new documentary

Daily Mail  

Ruby Franke threatened to cut the head off one of her daughter's cat stuffies in a chilling unseen home video. The sickening home videos made by Ruby Franke, 43, who was jailed last year for up to 30 years for child abuse, will be displayed on Hulu's new documentary that premieres Thursday Ruby Franke threatened to cut the head off …

Devil in the Family: Shari Franke reveals chilling details of abuse by Ruby Franke in new Hulu docuseries
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Devil in the Family: Shari Franke reveals chilling details of abuse by Ruby Franke in new Hulu docuseries

Hindustan Times  

Shari Franke, the eldest daughter of YouTube family vlogger Ruby Franke, is revealing a deeply unsettling experience involving one of her five siblings in the upcoming Hulu docuseries Devil In The Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke. In the Hulu docuseries Devil In The Family, Shari Franke exposes dark family secrets, including child abuse allegations against her mother Ruby Franke. …

‘It was uncomfortably intimate’: Ruby Franke’s husband reveals new details about relationship with Jodi Hildebrandt
3 weeks, 5 days ago

‘It was uncomfortably intimate’: Ruby Franke’s husband reveals new details about relationship with Jodi Hildebrandt

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Ruby Franke’s husband explains why he asked her to stop contacting him from prison
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Ruby Franke’s husband explains why he asked her to stop contacting him from prison

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Ruby Franke’s husband explains why he asked her to stop contacting him from prison
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Ruby Franke’s husband explains why he asked her to stop contacting him from prison

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Evil mommy blogger Ruby Franke seen screaming at kids in harrowing new home videos
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Evil mommy blogger Ruby Franke seen screaming at kids in harrowing new home videos

Daily Mail  

Disgraced YouTube mommy blogger Ruby Franke, who was previously convicted of brutally abusing two of her own children, was caught screaming at her kids in disturbing home videos that her family are now sharing. Franke's estranged husband and son shared the videos with Good Morning America on Thursday ahead of the release of the family's new Hulu documentary Franke, 43, …

Ruby Franke’s Daughter Opens Up About Parenting YouTuber’s Extreme Views, Abuse
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ruby Franke’s Daughter Opens Up About Parenting YouTuber’s Extreme Views, Abuse

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The daughter of a once-popular family vlogger now in prison for child abuse is providing new insight into her mother’s extreme religious beliefs and harsh, excessive discipline — and how it continued for years even as cameras were rolling. Ruby Franke’s views on parenting and discipline became “increasingly alarming,” Shari Franke said after her mom partnered in …

Shari Franke reveals what she told mom Ruby Franke after calling child protective services
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Shari Franke reveals what she told mom Ruby Franke after calling child protective services

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Former Child Influencer Shares Horrors of Family Vlogging, But the Price of Fame is High
5 months ago

Former Child Influencer Shares Horrors of Family Vlogging, But the Price of Fame is High

Hindustan Times  

Former child influencer Shari Franke has shared her harrowing experiences growing up in an atmosphere of constant filming by her mother. She revealed that she was paid $100 per video to film embarrassing moments, which helped her financially in the past but ultimately led to her suffering. She spoke about the emotional and psychological impact of family vlogging, which can …

Ruby Franke’s daughter Shari says her innocence was ‘ruined’ by mom’s vlogging
5 months ago

Ruby Franke’s daughter Shari says her innocence was ‘ruined’ by mom’s vlogging

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Husband finds mother-of-two dead in bed after rare condition showed no warning signs
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Husband finds mother-of-two dead in bed after rare condition showed no warning signs

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‘I will not feed a demon': YouTuber Ruby Franke’s child abuse case rooted in religious extremism
1 year ago

‘I will not feed a demon': YouTuber Ruby Franke’s child abuse case rooted in religious extremism

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — The malnourished and badly bruised son of a parenting advice YouTuber politely asks a neighbor to take him to the nearest police station in newly released video from the day his mother and her business partner were arrested on child abuse charges in southern Utah. The 12-year-old son of Ruby Franke, a mother of six who …

'I will not feed a demon': YouTuber Ruby Franke's child abuse case rooted in religious extremism
1 year ago

'I will not feed a demon': YouTuber Ruby Franke's child abuse case rooted in religious extremism

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All the abuse allegations against disgraced YouTube mom Ruby Franke
1 year, 1 month ago

All the abuse allegations against disgraced YouTube mom Ruby Franke

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Who is Ruby Franke? Everything we know about the family vlogger’s rise to fame before child abuse charges
1 year, 1 month ago

Who is Ruby Franke? Everything we know about the family vlogger’s rise to fame before child abuse charges

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Ruby Franke gained millions of subscribers to her parental advice YouTube. She’s now facing jail for child abuse
1 year, 1 month ago

Ruby Franke gained millions of subscribers to her parental advice YouTube. She’s now facing jail for child abuse

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Utah mom Ruby Franke sentenced up to 60 years in prison for child abuse, breaks down in tears
1 year, 1 month ago

Utah mom Ruby Franke sentenced up to 60 years in prison for child abuse, breaks down in tears

Hindustan Times  

Ruby Franke, a Utah mom who gave online parenting advice via a YouTube channel, was sentenced up to 60 years in prison for child abuse. This image from video shows Ruby Franke during a hearing Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, in St. George, Utah Her exact amount of prison term will be decided by the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole. …

YouTube mom Ruby Franke is jailed for up to 60 years on child abuse charges
1 year, 1 month ago

YouTube mom Ruby Franke is jailed for up to 60 years on child abuse charges

The Independent  

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Family Vlogger Ruby Franke Sentenced For Aggravated Child Abuse
1 year, 1 month ago

Family Vlogger Ruby Franke Sentenced For Aggravated Child Abuse

Huff Post  

A still from video shows Ruby Franke during a hearing Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, in St. George, Utah. via Associated Press Family vlogger Ruby Franke was sentenced to four consecutive sentences of one to 15 years in prison for aggravated child abuse. I was led to believe that this world was an evil place filled with cops who control, hospitals …

Ruby Franke’s former partner Jodi Hildebrandt pleads guilty to child abuse
1 year, 2 months ago

Ruby Franke’s former partner Jodi Hildebrandt pleads guilty to child abuse

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Strenuous tasks, denial of food: How Utah mom Ruby Franke used disturbing ‘strategies’ to torture her kids
1 year, 3 months ago

Strenuous tasks, denial of food: How Utah mom Ruby Franke used disturbing ‘strategies’ to torture her kids

Hindustan Times  

YouTuber Ruby Franke on Monday, December 18, pleaded guilty to four counts of child abuse. This image from video shows Ruby Franke during a hearing Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, in St. George, Utah Franke and her podcasting partner Jodi Hildebrandt were arrested in August after Franke’s son, 12, allegedly escaped Hildebrandt’s home. Ruby Franke’s disturbing “strategies” Franke put her children …

Ruby Franke, former parenting YouTuber, pleads guilty to child abuse
1 year, 3 months ago

Ruby Franke, former parenting YouTuber, pleads guilty to child abuse

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Ruby Franke seeks plea deal in child abuse case
1 year, 3 months ago

Ruby Franke seeks plea deal in child abuse case

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Ruby Franke’s husband files for divorce after her child abuse arrest
1 year, 3 months ago

Ruby Franke’s husband files for divorce after her child abuse arrest

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Ruby Franke’s daughter reveals ‘panic attacks’ after mother’s child abuse arrest
1 year, 4 months ago

Ruby Franke’s daughter reveals ‘panic attacks’ after mother’s child abuse arrest

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Ruby Franke’s husband sought to have daughter arrested
1 year, 5 months ago

Ruby Franke’s husband sought to have daughter arrested

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Ruby Franke hearing: YouTube parenting influencer in Utah court over child abuse as 911 call revealed
1 year, 5 months ago

Ruby Franke hearing: YouTube parenting influencer in Utah court over child abuse as 911 call revealed

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Ruby Franke’s estranged husband ‘won’t point fingers’ in child abuse case
1 year, 6 months ago

Ruby Franke’s estranged husband ‘won’t point fingers’ in child abuse case

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Ruby Franke called police twice to report YouTube followers harassing her
1 year, 6 months ago

Ruby Franke called police twice to report YouTube followers harassing her

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Ruby Franke’s sisters condemn parenting influencer as they deny knowledge of child abuse
1 year, 6 months ago

Ruby Franke’s sisters condemn parenting influencer as they deny knowledge of child abuse

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Ruby Franke’s estranged husband breaks silence over YouTuber’s shock arrest for child abuse
1 year, 6 months ago

Ruby Franke’s estranged husband breaks silence over YouTuber’s shock arrest for child abuse

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Ruby Franke, 8 Passengers Mom, To Remain Jailed
1 year, 6 months ago

Ruby Franke, 8 Passengers Mom, To Remain Jailed

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A Utah mother of six who gave parenting advice via a once-popular YouTube channel called “8 Passengers” made her initial court appearance Friday on charges that she and the owner of a relationship counseling business abused and starved her two young children. Ruby Franke, 41, and Jodi Hildebrandt, 54, were charged with six felony counts of aggravated …

Ruby Franke virtual court hearing on child abuse charges is derailed by tech issues as over 1,000 people join
1 year, 6 months ago

Ruby Franke virtual court hearing on child abuse charges is derailed by tech issues as over 1,000 people join

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Parenting advice YouTuber Ruby Franke and business partner due in court on child abuse charges
1 year, 6 months ago

Parenting advice YouTuber Ruby Franke and business partner due in court on child abuse charges

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Parenting advice YouTuber Ruby Franke and business partner to remain jailed on child abuse charges
1 year, 6 months ago

Parenting advice YouTuber Ruby Franke and business partner to remain jailed on child abuse charges

Associated Press  

A Utah mother of six who gave parenting advice via a once-popular YouTube channel called “8 Passengers” made her initial court appearance Friday on charges that she and the owner of a relationship counseling business abused and starved her two young children. Ruby Franke, 41, and Jodi Hildebrandt, 54, were charged with six felony counts of aggravated child abuse after …

Ruby Franke charging documents reveal son’s chilling escape that led to child abuse arrest
1 year, 6 months ago

Ruby Franke charging documents reveal son’s chilling escape that led to child abuse arrest

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Influencer Ruby Franke is formally charged with felony child abuse
1 year, 6 months ago

Influencer Ruby Franke is formally charged with felony child abuse

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Utah YouTuber Ruby Franke arrested on child abuse charges after malnourished son escapes home
1 year, 6 months ago

Utah YouTuber Ruby Franke arrested on child abuse charges after malnourished son escapes home

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Ruby Franke’s sisters speak out after influencer’s arrest for child abuse
1 year, 6 months ago

Ruby Franke’s sisters speak out after influencer’s arrest for child abuse

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8 Passengers' Ruby Franke Arrested On Child Abuse Allegations
1 year, 6 months ago

8 Passengers' Ruby Franke Arrested On Child Abuse Allegations

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A mother of six who was known for her family YouTube channel was arrested Wednesday in Utah on suspicion of child abuse. Ruby Franke, whose 8 Passengers channel had more than 2 million followers before it shut down, and business partner Jodi Hildebrandt were both taken into custody after authorities received a call about a malnourished child …

Parenting advice YouTuber Ruby Franke charged with aggravated child abuse of 2 of her 6 children
1 year, 6 months ago

Parenting advice YouTuber Ruby Franke charged with aggravated child abuse of 2 of her 6 children

Associated Press  

A Utah woman who gave online parenting advice via a once-popular YouTube channel was charged Friday with six felony counts of aggravated child abuse after two of her six children were found abused and malnourished, authorities said. Franke’s daughter was later found malnourished in Hildebrandt’s house and was also taken to the hospital, officers said. Kester said he was representing …

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