Ruby Franke

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The Shocking Case of Ruby Franke: From Momfluencer to Criminal Mastermind

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Discover the unraveling story of YouTuber Ruby Franke's descent from a momfluencer to a felon. Shocking details revealed! #RubyFranke #YouTubeDrama

Ruby Franke, the once-beloved mommy vlogger, has shocked the internet with her descent into criminal activities. Videos released recently depict a horrifying tale of child abuse and neglect, shedding light on a dark reality hidden behind the picture-perfect facade of her YouTube channel, '8 Passengers.' The harrowing footage captured by home surveillance and police body cameras shows Franke's son seeking help from neighbors, exposing the extreme abuse he and his siblings endured.

In a recent episode of '20/20,' the unimaginable child abuse carried out by Ruby Franke and her accomplice Jodi Hildebrandt was laid bare. Their disturbing actions, detailed in a journal that surfaced during the investigation, painted a chilling picture of the extent of their cruelty. Washington County Attorney Eric Clarke revealed that religious extremism fueled their atrocities, leading to a conviction that shook the online community.

The release of evidence post-conviction further cemented the severity of Franke and Hildebrandt's crimes. Photos, videos, and journal entries showcased the torture inflicted on the children, earning them the sinister title of 'Spawns of Satan.' The case exemplified a tragic fall from grace for Franke, once a sought-after influencer, now infamous for heinous acts committed in the name of religious zealotry.

As the public reels from the shocking revelations, it is vital to remember the innocent victims - Franke's children. Their resilience and bravery in seeking help speak volumes about the strength of the human spirit. The case serves as a powerful reminder of the dark side of influencer culture and the importance of scrutinizing the personas we idolize online.

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

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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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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New video of Ruby Franke's son reveals details that led to arrest (WABC-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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Ruby Franke wrote 'I will not feed a demon' in journal as she starved ... (Daily Mail)

YouTube 'mommy blogger' Ruby Franke wrote 'I will not feed a demon' in sadistic diaries she kept as she starved and tortured her children.

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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': Former YouTuber Ruby Franke detailed how she ... (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 ...

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

A police investigation determined religious extremism motivated Franke and business partner Jodi Hildebrandt to convince Franke's young children they were ...

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YouTube mom Ruby Franke case documents and videos released ... (CBS News)

Crime scene photos, videos and interrogation tapes were released after Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were each sentenced ​to prison.

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Newly released video shows son of YouTube star, Ruby Franke, ring ... (WFLA)

Newly released Ring camera video shows the 12-year-old son of disgraced YouTube star Ruby Franke, who ran the popular channel "8 Passengers" ringing a ...

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Newly released video shows son of YouTube star, Ruby Franke, ring ... (WATE 6 On Your Side)

The boy is seen approaching the home on Aug. 30, 2023, and ringing the doorbell for help. At first, there is no answer, but a man walks out of the house.

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