September 2nd 2023.
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Ruby Franke was a beloved family vlogger, running a popular YouTube channel for seven years. She shared advice on parenting and created a community for parents.
However, her life took a dramatic turn when she and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, were arrested after Franke's 12-year-old son escaped their home in Utah. Both women were charged with six counts of aggravated child abuse and denied bail.
The boy had fled to a neighbor's house, asking for food and water. The neighbor was immediately concerned, as the boy appeared emaciated and had lacerations and duct tape wrapped around his wrists and ankles. He was taken to the hospital for medical attention.
The police searched the home and found evidence of abuse on the two children, leading to the arrest of Franke and Hildebrandt. Four children were taken into the custody of Child Protective Services.
Franke's YouTube channel, 8 Passengers, detailed her family life and had been running since 2015. She and her partner had come under fire for some of their parenting decisions, such as banning their eldest son from his bedroom, withholding meals as a disciplinary measure, and not giving their youngest children Christmas presents.
Concerned subscribers even launched an online petition to call for an intervention from the Child Protective Services. Franke's eldest daughter, who had cut ties with her parents, was relieved to hear of the news of the arrest. She had been trying to alert the police and CPS for years, and was glad that justice was finally served.
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