Followed by more than two million people on social networks, Ruby Franke, an American Youtuber specializing in parental education, was not, however, the best advisor in this area. She has just admitted the acts of child abuse with which she has been accused since August.
Aged 41, Ruby Franke became known on YouTube in 2015 through her channel “8 Passengers”. This mother of 8 children gave advice to parents on the education of their children. Although she sometimes recommended very strict parental measures such as making her son sleep on a beanbag or depriving him of food as punishment, this did not prevent her from being followed by more than 2.5 million people. subscribers. However, this parenting expert was far from being the best placed to give any advice to parents. And for good reason !
Last August, Ruby Franke was arrested in Ivins, southern Utah, after one of her sons took refuge with neighbors, bringing the horror to light. abuse suffered by his children. “The miner appeared emaciated and malnourished, with open wounds and construction tape around his extremities. The miner asked for food and water.” the authorities detailed in a press release. Another of his children was then found in the same physical conditions. One of them had also been tied with a rope and had deep lacerations. In addition, Jodi Hildebrandt, Ruby’s collaborator, was also charged with aggravated child abuse.
This Monday, December 18, according to the BBC, Ruby Franke pleaded guilty. She thus admits to having kidnapped, mistreated and starved her own children. The influencer is now awaiting the court decision which will be rendered on February 20, 2024. In the meantime, her YouTube channel has indeed been deleted.