Ruby Franke's Fall: Hulu Docuseries Explores YouTube Mom's Abuse Scandal

Ruby Franke, the former '8 Passengers' vlogger, is serving up to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to child abuse charges involving her youngest children.

Ruby Franke, a once-popular YouTube 'mommy vlogger,' was sentenced to 4 to 30 years in prison for aggravated child abuse, stemming from the mistreatment of her youngest children.
Franke's abuse, carried out with her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt, included malnourishment, physical torture, and emotional manipulation, as detailed in a new Hulu docuseries.
The abuse came to light in 2023 when Franke's 12-year-old son escaped Hildebrandt's home, leading to the discovery of his and his 9-year-old sister's horrifying conditions.
Franke's estranged husband, Kevin Franke, claims he was unaware of the severity of the abuse and is currently seeking custody of their four minor children, who remain in state care.
The Hulu docuseries 'Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke' features exclusive interviews with Franke's eldest children and ex-husband, offering insight into the family's ordeal.