Ruby Franke's Abuse Exposed in New Documentary Revelations

Ruby Franke, a former YouTube vlogger known for her parenting channel '8 Passengers', was sentenced to up to 30 years in prison for severe child abuse after her son escaped their Utah home and alerted authorities. A new Hulu documentary titled 'Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke' reveals shocking details about the abuse, including footage of Franke threatening her young daughter with violence against a stuffed animal. Franke's children, including her eldest daughter Shari and son Chad, describe the extreme punishments they endured, such as physical beatings and emotional torment, often portrayed as part of their family life on social media. The documentary sheds light on how Franke's collaboration with controversial therapist Jodi Hildebrandt exacerbated the situation, leading to a series of abusive practices masked as strict parenting. The once-popular vlogger's downfall came after years of scrutiny over her parenting methods, which included denying basic needs to her children under the guise of discipline. Following her arrest, Franke pleaded guilty, with her case highlighting the dangers of extreme parenting ideologies and the exploitation of children in the influencer culture.