"8 Passengers YouTube Mom Arrested on Child Abuse Charges After Disturbing Discovery"

Ruby Franke, the mother behind the defunct YouTube channel 8 Passengers, has been arrested on two counts of aggravated child abuse. The arrest came after police found a malnourished child with open wounds and duct tape on their extremities. Franke's business partner and collaborator, Jodi Hildebrandt, was also arrested. The 8 Passengers channel, which focused on the Franke family's parenting style, has been taken down from YouTube. The Frankes have faced criticism in the past for their parenting methods, including allegations of child abuse. Franke's adult children have expressed support for the arrests, stating that they have been trying to raise concerns about their mother's behavior for years.