What happened to Ruby Franke of 8 Passengers?

Ruby Franke was arrested and sentenced to prison for child abuse after her son escaped her associate Jodi Hildebrandt's home.

What is the Netflix documentary about Ruby Franke?

The Netflix documentary "Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story" chronicles the child abuse crimes committed by Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt.

Where is Ruby Franke serving her sentence?

Ruby Franke is currently serving her sentence at the Utah State Correctional Facility in Salt Lake City.

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YouTube Mom's Prison Sentence For Child Abuse

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Summary

Ruby Franke, famous for 8 Passengers, arrested for child abuse.
Abuse charges led to a 4 to 30-year prison sentence.
Netflix documentary covers Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt's crimes.

YouTube Mom's Prison Sentence For Child Abuse

Ruby Franke, formerly renowned for her "8 Passengers" YouTube channel showcasing her six children, is now serving a prison sentence for aggravated child abuse. Her rise to fame turned to infamy following her August 2023 arrest, which stemmed from her youngest son escaping their residence to seek help from a neighbor.

Authorities discovered Franke's two youngest children in a dire state of emaciation, with open wounds and bound limbs. Investigations revealed further alleged abuse, including forced submersion and running barefoot on dirt roads. Franke pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse in December 2023.

In February 2024, Franke and her associate Jodi Hildebrandt received identical sentences of 4 to 60 years, capped at 30 years due to Utah law. Their story of manipulation and abuse is now chronicled in the Netflix documentary "Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story."