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ID’s ‘Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence’ Concludes Tonight With New Look at Franke–Hildebrandt Case

The series revisits the abuse case through first-hand interviews, spotlighting how Hildebrandt’s ConneXions program exerted influence over Franke.

Overview

  • Investigation Discovery airs the second half from 9–11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Sept. 2, following the premiere the previous night.
  • The four-part docuseries examines the pair’s relationship as a system of control and manipulation that led to abuse of the Franke children, according to ID.
  • Interviews include former clients and feature exclusive insight from Jodi Hildebrandt’s niece, Jessi Hildebrandt.
  • Cord-cutters can watch live or on demand via trial offers on Philo and DirecTV, with episodes also available to stream on HBO Max.
  • Background covered includes the 2023 escape of a malnourished 12-year-old that triggered the investigation and the guilty pleas that brought one-to-15-year sentences for both women.