Ruby Franke

2024 - 3 - 22

YouTuber Ruby Franke: From Momfluencer to Felon - The Shocking Truth Unveiled

Child Abuse - Religious Extremism - Social Media - YouTuber

Unravel the disturbing details of the child abuse case involving YouTuber Ruby Franke and her accomplice, Jodi Hildebrand. Watch the unbelievable unraveling tonight on '20/20'!

Utah mommy vlogger Ruby Franke, known for her YouTube channel '8 Passengers,' has shocked the world with the release of disturbing photos, videos, and journal entries detailing the torture of her children. Alongside her husband and six kids, Franke portrayed a picture-perfect family on screen, masking the atrocities within their home. Newly revealed evidence shows the extent of the abuse as Franke's son sought help from neighbors, shedding light on the horrors they endured.

The case has taken a religious turn, with evidence pointing to religious extremism as the motivation behind the heinous acts inflicted on Franke's children. Police investigations have uncovered a handwritten timeline journal kept by Franke, documenting the abuse over months. The severity of the situation is evident in the released videos, highlighting the malnourished state of Franke's son as he reached out for assistance.

As the '20/20' special airs, viewers will witness the stark contrast between the facade of a 'momfluencer' and the reality of a convicted felon. Despite the conviction, Franke and Hildebrand have not sought an appeal, leaving the public appalled by the depths of their depravity. The case serves as a chilling reminder of the dangers lurking behind seemingly perfect online personas.

In a shocking twist, evidence released by the Washington County Attorney reveals the depth of the abuse suffered by Franke's children. One month post-sentencing, the evidence paints a vivid picture of the trauma inflicted, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and protection of vulnerable individuals in society.

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'Spawns of Satan': Ruby Franke detailed torture of kids in newly ... (Globalnews.ca)

Disturbing photos, videos and journal entries written by Ruby Franke have been released in a trove of documents that police collected while investigating ...

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New video reveals how Ruby Franke's husband was kept in dark ... (ABC News)

Utah mommy vlogger Ruby Franke, alongside husband Kevin and six children, presented a picture-perfect family on the YouTube Channel, “8 Passengers.”

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Ruby Franke videos: What police saw after her son escaped Jodi ... (Salt Lake Tribune)

The 29 videos released Friday — a combination of home surveillance and police body camera footage — show Ruby Franke's son approaching neighbors' houses for ...

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YouTuber Ruby Franke's child abuse case rooted in religious ... (The Associated Press)

Newly released video shows the malnourished son of a parenting advice YouTuber approaching a neighbor for help on the morning that his mother and her ...

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'Ruby Franke: From Momfluencer to Felon' | Watch new '20/20 ... (WLS-TV)

A new "20/20" unravels unimaginable child abuse at the hands of YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrand. Watch tonight.

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READ: Convicted YouTuber Ruby Franke kept journal detailing child ... (ABC 4)

Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt, two former YouTuber influencers who have since been convicted of child abuse, have not filed for an appeal in their ...

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READ: Ruby Franke kept handwritten timeline journal over months ... (KUTV 2News)

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — As part of the evidence released by the Washing County Attorney in the child abuse case against Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt on ...

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'I will not feed a demon': YouTuber Ruby Franke's child abuse case ... (The Pioneer)

A police investigation determined religious extremism motivated the women to inflict horrific abuse on Franke's children, Washington County Attorney Eric Clarke ...

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Evidence released shows severity of abuse in Franke and ... (fox13now.com)

One month after former Youtuber Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were sentenced to prison for child abuse charges, police released evidence that depicts the ...

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'I will not feed a demon': YouTuber Ruby Franke's child abuse case ... (NBC Bay Area)

Newly released video shows the malnourished son of a parenting advice YouTuber approaching a neighbor for help on the morning that his mother and her ...

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'I will not feed a demon': YouTuber Ruby Franke's child abuse case ... (95.7 News)

A police investigation determined religious extremism motivated the women to inflict horrific abuse on Franke's children, Washington County Attorney Eric Clarke ...

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Graphic evidence shows severity of abuse in YouTuber Ruby ... (NewsNation Now)

Crime scene photos and body camera video were released a month after Franke and Hildebrandt were sentenced.

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New video of Ruby Franke's son reveals details that led to arrest (KABC-TV)

A new "20/20" unravels unimaginable child abuse at the hands of YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrand.

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New video of Ruby Franke's son reveals details that led to arrest (WTVD-TV)

A new "20/20" unravels unimaginable child abuse at the hands of YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrand.

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How Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt represent LDS teachings ... (Salt Lake Tribune)

How Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt represent LDS teachings — and where they go wildly astray · Mainstream Latter-day Saints would view their behaviors as “ ...

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New video of Ruby Franke's son reveals details that led to arrest (KFSN-TV)

A new "20/20" unravels unimaginable child abuse at the hands of YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrand.

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Parts of YouTuber Ruby Franke's Journal Detailing Cruel Torture of ... (PEOPLE.com)

YouTuber Ruby Franke detailed days of child abuse and torture in a journal, parts of which have now been released by authorities in Utah.

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Ruby Franke's disgusting diaries: Satan 'possessed' kids so 'mommy ... (New York Post)

Ruby Franke wrote in her diaries that her kids were gripped by "Satanic chaos" and how she punished and tortured them because they were "possessed."

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Prosecutors say new video, documents show 'religious extremism ... (CNN)

The documents, including Franke's diary, detail why prosecutors believe “religious extremism” motivated Franke and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt to ...

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Jailed 'mom-fluencer' Ruby Franke's new-released journal details ... (The Independent)

Ruby Franke's handwritten journal entries, detailing the horrific abuse she inflicted on her young children, have been released by authorities.

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'Big day for evil': Ruby Franke's journals detailing abuse of ... (NBC News)

Ruby Franke, a former YouTube family vlogger from Utah who was sentenced last month on child abuse charges, detailed months of abuse in handwritten journal ...

'I will not feed a demon': YouTuber Ruby Franke's child abuse case ... (Kansas City Star)

Newly released video shows the malnourished son of a parenting advice YouTuber approaching a neighbor for help on the morning that his mother and her ...

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