Ruby Franke’s ex-husband sues Jodi Hildebrandt for medical malpractice
Kevin Franke filed a lawsuit against Jodi Hildebrandt, accusing her of medical malpractice and demanding a jury trial. More
August 11, 2025
Jodi Hildebrandt
Mental health counselor Jodi Hildebrandt pleaded guilty to four counts of child abuse and was sentenced to 1-15 years in prison on each count, to be served consecutively. Hildebrandt had partnered with YouTuber Ruby Franke to create a parent counseling service.
Ruby Franke’s conviction sparks change to Utah state law
The Franke children were featured prominently in videos posted up to five times a week to an audience of 2.5 million in 2010. More
March 27, 2025
Ruby Franke’s estranged husband & oldest son speak out ahead of docuseries
In an interview with GMA, Kevin and Chad Franke said everything changed in their household once Ruby hired Jodi Hildebrandt. More
February 26, 2025
Ruby Franke’s ex targets Jodi Hildebrandt in lawsuit for abuse
The lawsuit enumerates much of the abuse the children suffered, including one who was forced to jump into a cactus. More
April 15, 2024
Evidence released shows severity of abuse in Franke and Hildebrandt case
One month after Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were sentenced to prison, evidence released depicts the severity of the abuse. More
March 22, 2024
Ruby Franke, Jodi Hildebrandt sentenced for child abuse charges
UPDATE: YouTubers Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were sentenced to 1-15 years on four counts, with each count to be served consecutively. More
February 20, 2024
Court stops sale of Jodi Hildebrandt’s $5.3 million home
A judge has ordered Jodi Hildebrandt to remove her $5.3 million home from the market until after her sentencing for child abuse next month. More
January 19, 2024
Jodi Hildebrandt pleads guilty to child abuse
At what was initially scheduled as a preliminary hearing, Jodi Hildebrandt pleaded guilty to four counts of child abuse. More
December 27, 2023
Jodi Hildebrandt to appear in court for first time since Ruby Franke’s guilty plea
Jodi Hildebrandt is expected to be in court on Wednesday for the first time since her codefendant, Ruby Franke, pleaded guilty. More
December 27, 2023
YouTuber Ruby Franke pleads guilty to child abuse charges
Ruby Franke pleaded guilty to four counts of felony child abuse and will be sentenced at a hearing in February. More
December 18, 2023
Attorney: Ruby Franke to enter plea agreement on child abuse charges
The law firm representing YouTube star Ruby Franke said that she is planning to enter a plea agreement with prosecutors on Monday. More
December 15, 2023
Explosive allegations in divorce between YouTuber Ruby Franke and husband
After Kevin Franke filed for divorce from YouTube star Ruby Franke, his attorney said that their marriage counselor forced him from the house. More
December 6, 2023
YouTube creator Ruby Franke’s husband files for divorce
Ruby Franke's husband Kevin filed for divorce as she faces child abuse charges after her 12-year-old son escaped from a neighbor's home. More
November 29, 2023
Bodycam video shows police finding two of Ruby Franke’s children
Two of Ruby Franke's children were found at a friend's house, where they had been helping to scrub and vacuum floors. More
October 23, 2023
Documents: Ruby Franke used cayenne pepper, honey to treat wounds
Documents indicate that detectives serving a search warrant found handcuffs, ropes, journals, bandages and a 'possible safe room.' More
September 20, 2023
Utah mom Ruby Franke to remain in jail following 1st court appearance
Ruby Franke and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, each face six charges of felony aggravated child abuse. More
September 8, 2023
YouTube star arrested after child climbs out of window for help
Ruby Franke, the star of the YouTube channel '8 Passengers,' was arrested after a child climbed out of a home's window asking for help. More
August 31, 2023