Overview
- 'Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence' premieres on Investigation Discovery on September 1 and 2, 2025, with all episodes available to stream on HBO Max.
- The docuseries investigates Jodi Hildebrandt’s rise through her Mormon ConneXions program and her partnership with mommy vlogger Ruby Franke.
- Exclusive interviews with former clients, Hildebrandt’s niece Jessi and local journalists reveal the manipulative tactics at the core of their bond.
- Archival and police footage document how their methods left two of Franke’s children malnourished, leading to the pair’s August 2023 arrests and February 2024 aggravated child abuse convictions.
- The series prompts reflection on influencer parenting ethics, religious extremism in family counseling and the role of social media oversight in protecting children.