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Jodi Hildebrandt: From Parenting Guru to Abuser
5 Jan
Summary
- Hildebrandt's estranged adult children had no contact.
- Her niece described severe physical and psychological abuse.
- She received maximum prison sentence for child abuse.
Jodi Hildebrandt, a former family counselor, has been sentenced to four to 30 years in prison for aggravated child abuse. She gained significant social media fame for her parenting advice, particularly through her ConneXions program in Utah's LDS community. Despite advising others on relationships, Hildebrandt kept her personal life private.
Hildebrandt was married from 1993 to 1996 and has two adult children from that marriage who are estranged from her. Her niece, Jessi Hildebrandt, has publicly accused her of severe abuse, including physical restraint and psychological torment, detailing experiences from the late 2000s.
Her association with YouTubers Ruby and Kevin Franke led to a close bond with Ruby. In August 2023, both Hildebrandt and Ruby Franke were arrested after one of Franke's children escaped. They were convicted of aggravated child abuse, with sentencing in February 2024.
