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Crime Stories with Nancy Grace: Ruby Franke Sobs In Court, Verdict In

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On Tuesday, “8 Passengers” YouTuber Ruby Franke was sentenced in Utah to at least four years in prison for abusing her children.

Fifth District Judge John Walton gave Franke four consecutive sentences of one to 15 years in prison. Franke’s business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, received the same sentence — meaning the pair could both serve up to 60 years in prison.

Franke and Hildebrant had pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse.

Before being sentenced, Franke blamed her actions on paranoia as she claimed she believed the world was evil.

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

Donna Kelly – Former Utah Senior Deputy District Attorney and Attorney for Crime Victims Legal Clinic; Helped form the Utah County Sex Crimes Task Force
Jason Jensen – Private Investigator (Jensen Private Investigations), Cold Case Expert (Salt Lake City, UT), and Co-founder: “Cold Case Coalition;” Investigations; X: @JasonJPI, Facebook/Instagram: “Jensen Investigations”
Dr. Free N. Hess – Pediatrician/Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Child Safety Expert & Consultant, Founder of www.PediMom.com
Emily Ashcraft – Reporter for KSL.com in Utah; X: @emilyjaneen3

Additional Guest

  • Dr. Dana Anderson – Forensic Psychologist and Consultant, Court-appointed Expert Witness; X: @psychologydrcom/TikTok: @psychologydr

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[Feature Photo: Ruby Franke and kids/Instagram]