March 23rd 2024.
Ruby Franke's handwritten journals detailing the horrifying abuse she inflicted on her children have been released to the public. The entries, written by the jailed 'mommy blogger' herself, reveal the sadistic and ritualistic abuse and humiliation she subjected her six children to. Franke, a former 'momfluencer' from Utah who ran a popular YouTube channel, was sentenced to 30 years in prison in December after pleading guilty to multiple counts of child assault.
The diary entries, released by prosecutors, provide a glimpse into the disturbing world of Franke's household. Throughout the pages, she displayed extreme religious fanaticism and frequently wrote about punishing her children because she believed they were possessed by the devil. She shaved their heads, forced them to sleep outside, and even deprived them of food and water as punishment.
The redacted entries primarily focused on the abuse she inflicted on two of her children, known only by the initials 'E' and 'R'. On July 10, 2023, Franke wrote about her son's birthday, comparing him to a snake and stating that he needed to find God. In another entry, she wrote about forcing her children to fast and pray, claiming that one of them was in and out of possession by the devil.
In addition to the disturbing written accounts, photos were also released showing the horrific injuries suffered by Franke's children. The emaciated and malnourished bodies of the children were covered in cuts, bruises, and scars. In one photo, a young boy's hands and feet are bound in duct tape, while another shows infected sores on his feet from being restrained. The children were regularly denied food, water, and basic care, while Franke's kitchen and pantry were fully stocked and her office was dedicated to making YouTube videos.
The abuse didn't just stop at physical harm, as Franke also wrote about depriving her children of entertainment and forcing them to wear adult diapers. She also mentioned how one of her daughters would make up rhymes about the abuse she endured. In the chilling diary entry, Franke wrote, "All day, [E] makes rhymes about: 'My mom starves me and calls it fasting.' 'My mom won't lift a finger and bring me food because all she does is lie on the bed and eat brownies.'"
The court was also shown photos of a cramped safe room in the basement where the children were locked up and subjected to torture. This included being tied up with rope, forced to wear adult diapers, and denied access to basic necessities like beds to sleep in. Franke's business partner, Jodi Hildebrant, was also arrested for her involvement in the abuse when one of the children escaped and went to a neighbor for help.
During her trial, Franke was told that her abuse was rooted in religious extremism, with her family stating that she was "delusional" in a statement to the court. They claimed that she had been so deeply brainwashed that she was unrecognizable to them. Ultimately, Franke was sentenced to 30 years in prison for aggravated child assault. The release of her journals and photos has shed light on the horrific abuse she inflicted on her children and serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting and caring for our most vulnerable members of society.
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