Ruby Franke is a YouTube family content creator. She is a social media influencer and mother, used to operate the 8 Passengers page on the website, which tracked the daily activities of her, her husband Kevin and their six children in Utah.
At its peak, the channel had roughly 2.5 million members. The online news regarding what occurred with the 8 Passengers channel has been spreading and you will know the truth here.
Why Was Ruby Franke Arrested?
Ruby Franke, the star of the YouTube series ‘8 Passengers’ and Jodi Hilebrandt, the creator of the parent counselling service ConneXions were both arrested.
Ruby Franke was arrested today for child abuse (Youtube channel 8 passengers) but just a few years ago, the evidence was online for everyone to see. These are just a few deleted videos that gave us a sign years ago. Thankfully, she was finally caught. A new video on this… pic.twitter.com/vAcP3rgf0l
— Repzion (@DDsulzbach) August 31, 2023
The two were detained for intentionally or knowingly committing aggravated child abuse. The alleged incident occurred at the Frankes’ home in Springville, roughly 50 miles southeast of Salt Lake City, at approximately 9.33 p.m.
The “emaciated” youngster fled through the window of Hildebrandt’s home in Ivins, Utah, which is more than 200 miles south of Springville. When they went to beg a neighbour for food and water, the owner saw that the child’s ankles and wrists were taped with duct tape. Police said:
“The calling party stated the juvenile appeared to be emaciated and malnourished, with open wounds and duct tape around the extremities.”
According to police officers who responded to the scene, the child’s injuries were so severe that they had to be rushed to a nearby hospital. After that, the child was placed on medical hold because of deep lacerations from being rope-tied up. Soon later, a second infant was found in a like state and was also rushed to the hospital.
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What did Shari “Ruby Franke’s Daughter” Say About Arrest?
Shari, Ruby’s estranged daughter claimed they had been trying to tell the police and CPS about this for years and that she and her family were so glad that justice was being served after Ruby was arrested. In order to assemble all of the video proof of Ruby’s abusive behaviours, she also made a Google document.
YouTube family vlogger Ruby Franke from 8Passengers was arrested on child abuse charges. Her daughter, who no longer speaks to her, posted this to her instagram pic.twitter.com/mGKKMLcUD9
— Madeline (@remademagic) August 31, 2023
Ruby is quoted in the paper as saying, “Pain is meant to be a teacher. It’s your ally,” referring to parenting. Additionally, she frequently deprives her children of food as punishment, depriving them of breakfast when they don’t finish their chores or of lunch if they don’t prepare and pack their own meals.
Even Christmas celebrations and gifts were withheld from her kids when they didn’t “live in truth.” With 20 officers and the federal government involved, it looks like Ruby and Jodi have little chance of escaping a harsh punishment, regardless of the evidence that law enforcement may have against them.
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