YouTuber Ruby Franke Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse, Exposes Disturbing Parenting Practices

Ruby Franke, known for sharing parenting advice on her family YouTube channel "8 Passengers," has pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse. Court documents revealed that Franke subjected her children to physical and emotional abuse, including withholding food, depriving them of oxygen, and convincing them they were evil and possessed. Franke's guilty plea comes as part of a plea deal, and she will serve a prison term for the charges. Her husband has filed for divorce, and her four minor children have been taken into the care of the Department of Child and Family Services.