Introducing: The Rise and Fall of Ruby Franke

Ruby’s vlogs see a shift in their consistency and messaging. 8 Passengers’ family diary style videos are now peppered with self-improvement advice. Ruby shares news that she’s now affiliated with a program called “ConneXions”, which is owned and operated by a woman named Jodi Hil ...  Show more

As 8 Passengers’ following grows, so do their subscribers' concerns about the welfare of Ruby Franke’s children. Specifically her oldest son, Chad, who becomes noticeably absent from vlogs in the summer of 2019. Viewers press in the comments for answers as to his whereabouts, and ...  Show more

Listen to The Rise And Fall Of Ruby Franke exclusively and ad-free on Wondery Plus. Join Wondery Plus in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts: wondery.com/shows/the-rise-and-fall-of-ruby-franke/Former YouTube “momfluencer” Ruby Franke was known for her no-nonsense parenting style ...  Show more

The anticipated bail hearing for Ruby Franke, 41, and Jodi Hildebrandt, 54, originally set for Monday, was unexpectedly postponed just an hour before it was due to start. As the cloud of allegations surrounding the two Mormon podcasting partners grows darker, the legal system is ...  Show more

Ruby Franke has plead guilty to 4 counts of second degree felony child abuse. By far, the most disturbing part of all of this, were the disturbing details of what exactly her children were subjected to over the course of a few months by her and Jodi. Special Guests from Hidden Tr ...  Show more

Hosted by journalist Josh Bloch (“Uncover: Escaping NXIVM”), THE LOST KIDS dives deep into the search for a missing teen, uncovering the dark and twisted business of tough-Love programs for “troubled teens” and their ties to one of America's most dangerous cults.See Privacy Polic ...  Show more