YouTube star Ruby Franke and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt pleaded guilty to child abuse charges after one of Franke's children escaped from a home and asked a neighbor for food, water and help.
Vinnie Politan discusses Ruby Franke's video vlogging, the new law aimed at protecting children, and Jodi Hildebrandt's role in the abuse of the Franke children. More
April 2, 2025
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
The law gives adults a path to scrub content they were featured in as minors and requires parents to set aside money for kids featured... More
March 27, 2025
In an interview with GMA, Kevin and Chad Franke said everything changed in their household once Ruby hired Jodi Hildebrandt. More
February 26, 2025
Kevin Franke, who has since filed for divorce from Ruby Franke, spoke to GMA alongside the couple's oldest son, Chad Franke. More
February 26, 2025
After Ruby Franke pled guilty to child abuse, Vinnie Politan examines her life, relationships, and children. More
January 16, 2025
Ruby Franke's oldest daughter, Shari, published a new memoir detailing alleged abuse and Jodi Hildebrandt's introduction to the family. More
January 8, 2025
The lawsuit enumerates much of the abuse the children suffered, including one who was forced to jump into a cactus. More
April 15, 2024
Kevin Franke has filed a lawsuit against Jodi Hildebrandt claiming emotional distress for the abuse she inflicted on his children. More
April 15, 2024
The panel discuss Ruby Franke's journal entries where she villainized her children and referred to them as demons. More
March 25, 2024
The panel listen and discuss Ruby Franke's jail phone calls and her analysis of the situation she found herself in after her arrest. More
March 25, 2024
After an abused child escapes Jodi Hildebrandt's home to get help, police respond by raiding her home in order to save another child. More
March 25, 2024
After being arrested, Ruby Franke's interviewed by police, and asked questions, but remains nearly speechless throughout the process. More
March 25, 2024
Disturbing videos show Ruby Franke's son after he escaped from her home, appearing severely emaciated and covered in bruises. More
March 25, 2024
A discussion of photos showing duct tape and wounds on Ruby Franke's son. And, true crime trends in this full episode of Opening Statements. More
March 25, 2024
On the heels of the release of never before seen video showing the rescue of Ruby Franke's kids, Julie Grant wonders where their dad was. More
March 25, 2024
Newly released video shows the severity of the abuse suffered by Ruby Franke's children, which includes a child seeking help from a neighbor. More
March 22, 2024
One month after Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were sentenced to prison, evidence released depicts the severity of the abuse. More
March 22, 2024
Julie Grant hopes Ruby Franke's kids can heal now that their mom and her business partner are behind bars for child abuse. More
February 21, 2024
While Jodi Hildebrandt and Ruby Franke were sentenced to 4-60 years, the Board of Pardons will ultimately determine their sentence. More
February 20, 2024
Former YouTubers Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt's sentences are further explained in the child abuse case. More
February 20, 2024
YouTuber and Momfluencer Ruby Franke apologized to her kids before she and Jodi Hildebrandt were sentenced to 4-60 years in prison. More
February 20, 2024
Ex-YouTube star Ruby Franke, who admitted to torturing her own children, is being sentenced along with business partner Jodi Hildebrandt. More
February 20, 2024
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
Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt will be sentenced next week after both pleaded guilty to felony child abuse. More
February 16, 2024
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
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 is expected to be in court on Wednesday for the first time since her codefendant, Ruby Franke, pleaded guilty. More
December 27, 2023
On this episode of Opening Statements with Julie Grant, Ruby Franke is expected to plead guilty to child abuse charges. (12/18/23) More
December 19, 2023
What was Jodi Hildebrandt's role in the abuse of Ruby Franke's kids? Franke's lawyers say their client was taken advantage of by Hildebrandt. More
December 18, 2023
