Ruby Franke from The 8 Passengers is a sister to Elle Mechem, Julie Griffiths Deru and Bonnie Hoellein. The siblings are known to often appear on each other’s channels.
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About Ruby Franke
Ruby Franke, former family vlogger of the now-defunct YouTube channel 8 Passengers, faces notoriety as a convicted child abuser.
Arrested in August 2023 in Utah, she pleaded guilty to four of the six counts of aggravated child abuse. The sentencing is slated for February 2024.
Initially, Franke gained popularity on YouTube, amassing nearly 1 billion views by chronicling her family life with husband Kevin and six children in Utah.
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However, concerns arose in 2020 when disciplinary methods, including bedroom bans and food withholding, came to light.
A Change.org petition alleging child abuse sparked controversy. Despite the Frankes defending their actions, the 8 Passengers channel waned in popularity, leading to its deletion in 2022.
Post-separation, Ruby Franke transitioned to working as a mental health coach at ConneXions, distancing herself from the once-thriving YouTube venture.
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