Ruby Franke

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

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