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crime1 year ago

"Inside the Ruby Franke Child Abuse Investigation: Police Interviews, Journals, and Disturbing Footage"

Kevin Franke, husband of parenting influencer Ruby Franke, told police in an interview that he had been separated from his wife for over a year and had minimal contact with his children. He claimed to have been unaware of the abuse his children suffered and expressed shock and disbelief upon learning about their malnourished condition. Franke stated that his only involvement was financially providing for the family and expressed love and trust for his wife, while also admitting to his own struggles with addiction.

crime2 years ago

Ruby Franke Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse: Shocking Details Revealed

Ruby Franke, a Utah parenting influencer, has pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse through a plea agreement. The agreement details the "physical torture" of her youngest son and the "severe emotional harm" inflicted upon her youngest daughter. The abuse escalated over a three-month period, during which Franke's son was subjected to physical torture, denied water, and bound with handcuffs that caused injuries. Franke's daughter was denied food and water, isolated, and forced to do physical tasks. Franke will testify against her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, in exchange for a neutral stance from the Washington County attorney's office in future hearings before the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole.

crime2 years ago

"Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt face court for child abuse charges, plea deal expected"

Ruby Franke, a popular parenting influencer known for her YouTube channel "8 Passengers," and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt are set to appear in court on child abuse charges. The charges were filed after two of Franke's children were found malnourished at Hildebrandt's home. Franke plans to enter into a plea agreement during the hearing. Her attorneys argue that Hildebrandt took advantage of Franke and "systematically isolated" her from her family. Hildebrandt, a licensed clinical mental health counselor, voluntarily surrendered her counseling license following the charges. The women have been in custody since their arrest in August.

crime2 years ago

The Troubling Trend of Parenting Influencers and Child Abuse

Ruby Franke, a popular parenting influencer with two million YouTube subscribers, has been charged with six counts of child abuse after a 12-year-old boy covered in wounds escaped from her home and sought help from a neighbor. Franke's strict parenting style, showcased in her videos, had previously sparked criticism. Her success reflects a modern anxiety among parents, leading them to seek out extreme and harmful solutions. The controversy surrounding Franke's parenting methods eventually led to the downfall of her YouTube channel, but she remained active on social media. Franke and her business partner formed a new advice channel, but she was arrested along with her partner after her malnourished son escaped. Franke's children are now safe, and she and her partner have been charged with child abuse.

crime2 years ago

Christian Influencer Ruby Franke Arrested for Child Abuse: No Bail Granted

Ruby Franke, a former YouTube parenting influencer, and her business partner, Jodi Nan Hildebrandt, have been denied bail after being arrested on multiple child abuse charges in Utah. Franke's 12-year-old son sought help from a neighbor, revealing the alleged abuse, while her 10-year-old daughter was found malnourished at Hildebrandt's home. The charges include physical injuries, torture, starvation, malnutrition, and severe emotional harm. Each count carries a prison sentence of up to 10 years. Franke gained fame on her YouTube channel, 8 Passengers, but faced criticism for her strict parenting measures.

crime2 years ago

"Parenting Influencer Ruby Franke Arrested for Aggravated Child Abuse: Shocking Details Revealed"

Parenting influencer Ruby Franke, known for her strict parenting style, has been arrested on charges of aggravated child abuse after a malnourished child with duct tape on their ankles and wrists escaped from her business partner's home and sought help from a neighbor. Another malnourished child was found in the home. Franke gained fame through her YouTube channel "8 Passengers," which was criticized for her disciplinary methods. Franke's arrest highlights the increasing scrutiny on family vlogging and the exploitation of minors by influencers.