Jodi Hildebrandt’s 17-Room Desert Mansion on the Market for $5 Million
Child Abuse
Mommy blogger Ruby Franke’s business partner must put aside $100,000 for restitution to her child abuse victims.
Child Abuse
March 28, 2024
‘This is a witch hunt!’: Ruby Franke’s Ex Says She Was in a Cult, Had ‘Trances’ with Business Partner
The former husband of convicted child abuser Ruby Franke says he believes she was a part of a sect with her business partner. During an interview with the Washington County Attorney’s Office, Kevin Franke, Ruby’s husband, labeled his wife’s experience as being involved in a “religious cult” with her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt. He also …
Child Abuse
March 25, 2024
PICTURED: YouTuber Mom Ruby Franke’s Abused Kids Starved in Home With Stocked Pantry
Last week, Utah officials released various pictures and videos related to the case against “8 Passengers” YouTuber Ruby Franke — who was sentenced last month to at least four years in prison for abusing her children. In addition to pictures showing Franke’s children bound with duct tape, Washington County prosecutors released a photo showing a …
Jail
March 24, 2024
‘Are we in the news?’: Ruby Franke’s Jailhouse Phone Calls Released
Newly released jailhouse phone calls are shedding more light on the mindset and behavior of “8 Passengers” YouTuber Ruby Franke, ABC4 reports. The 42-year-old Utah woman was sentenced in February to at least four years in prison for child abuse, although she could serve up to 30 years. Franke and business partner Jodi Hildebrandt were …
Crime Scene Photos
March 22, 2024
WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: Horrific Injuries of Ruby Franke’s Abused Children, Bodycam of Moment Cops Find Starving Child in Closet
On Friday, Utah officials released various pictures and videos related to the case against “8 Passengers” YouTuber Ruby Franke — who was sentenced last month to at least four years in prison for abusing her children. Fifth District Judge John Walton sentenced Franke to four consecutive sentences of one to 15 years in prison. Franke’s …
Nancy Grace
March 3, 2024
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace: Ruby Franke Sobs In Court, Verdict In
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 …
Court
February 22, 2024
YouTuber Ruby Franke’s Son Gleeful on TikTok About Mom’s Lengthy Prison Sentence
Celebrity
February 20, 2024
BREAKING: YouTuber Ruby Franke Gets up to 60 YEARS in Child Abuse Case
On Tuesday, “8 Passengers” YouTuber Ruby Franke was sentenced in Utah to at least four years in prison for abusing her children. KSL reported that 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 …
Celebrity
December 27, 2023
Ruby Franke: ‘8 Passengers’ Vlogger’s Business Partner Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse
On Wednesday, the business partner of “8 Passengers” YouTuber Ruby Franke pleaded guilty in Utah to aggravated child abuse. KSL reported that Jodi Hildebrandt, 54, confessed to abusing Franke’s 9- and 11-year-old children between May 22 and August 30 and allowing Franke to do so as well. Hildebrandt’s attorney said his client decided to enter …
Child Abuse
December 26, 2023
Ruby Franke: YouTuber’s Business Partner Accused of Child Abuse Over 10 Years Before Latest Allegations
The former business partner of recently-convicted YouTube vlogger, Ruby Franke, has a history of child abuse allegations, spanning back to 2010. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Franke and her business partner, Jody Hildebrandt, were arrested in August when one of Hildebrandt’s neighbors called the police to report that a child knocked on their door, asking for …
Child Abuse
December 19, 2023
Mommy Vlogger Ruby Franke Admits to Holding Son’s Head Underwater as ‘Act of Love’
YouTuber Ruby Franke — who pleaded guilty to child abuse on Monday — admitted to keeping her son bound with handcuffs and forcing his head underwater. As part of a plea deal, Franke, 41, admitted to essentially hogtying her son with handcuffs that were tied together as he lay on his stomach. The plea agreement …
Child Abuse
December 18, 2023
SEE IT: ‘8 Passengers’ Vlogger Ruby Franke Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse
YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke, known for her “8 Passengers” YouTube channel, has pleaded guilty in her child abuse case more than three months after her arrest. According to KSL, the 41-year-old mother of six, whose channel amassed millions of followers before being shut down, entered a plea deal in St. George’s 5th District Court on …
