«The fate of Ruby Franke: from a popular channel to accusations of child abuse»
2 march 2025 в 21:37
Ruby Franke and her YouTube channel «8 Passengers» were once popular, documenting her seemingly perfect life with her husband and six children. However, in August 2023, Ruby was arrested for child abuse along with her partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, and the channel’s content no longer reflected the image that originally attracted millions.
Learn more about the former «Momfluencer», her conviction, and where she is now.
Ruby was a YouTuber, managing the now-defunct channel «8 Passengers». The channel was created in 2015 and eventually gained over 2.5 million subscribers. Several days a week, she documented the life of her Mormon family with her husband Kevin Franke and their six children in Springville, Utah.
Although her YouTube channel attracted millions, some noticed extreme disciplinary methods that Franke used on her children. One of the most controversial punishments was making one of her children sleep on a beanbag in the basement for several months.
The channel was shut down by YouTube after Ruby’s arrest.
A three-part documentary series, released on February 27, 2025, is now available on Hulu.
The service offers a 30-day free trial, so new and eligible subscribers can watch «The Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke» for free. Additionally, Hulu is available as part of a bundle with Disney+ and Max or Disney+ and ESPN+.
Ruby’s release date will be determined by the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole, and her first hearing is scheduled for December 2026
Learn more about the former «Momfluencer», her conviction, and where she is now.
Ruby was a YouTuber, managing the now-defunct channel «8 Passengers». The channel was created in 2015 and eventually gained over 2.5 million subscribers. Several days a week, she documented the life of her Mormon family with her husband Kevin Franke and their six children in Springville, Utah.
Although her YouTube channel attracted millions, some noticed extreme disciplinary methods that Franke used on her children. One of the most controversial punishments was making one of her children sleep on a beanbag in the basement for several months.
The channel was shut down by YouTube after Ruby’s arrest.
A three-part documentary series, released on February 27, 2025, is now available on Hulu.
The service offers a 30-day free trial, so new and eligible subscribers can watch «The Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke» for free. Additionally, Hulu is available as part of a bundle with Disney+ and Max or Disney+ and ESPN+.
Ruby’s release date will be determined by the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole, and her first hearing is scheduled for December 2026
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