Ruby Franke, Bonnie and Ellie are blood sisters. They are a family of five, and grew up in Utah.
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Their remaining siblings are Julie Deru and Beau Griffiths.
Is Ellie Mecham related to Ruby Franke?
Ellie Mecham and Ruby Franke are sisters.
About Ruby Franke
Ruby Franke, former family vlogger of the now-defunct YouTube channel 8 Passengers, faces a grim chapter as a convicted child abuser.
Arrested on August 30, 2023, in Washington County, Utah, she pleaded guilty to four of the six counts of aggravated child abuse.
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The sentencing is anticipated in February 2024.
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Known for documenting family life with husband Kevin and their six children, 8 Passengers once neared 1 billion views.
However, concerns arose in 2020 regarding Franke’s disciplinary methods, including disturbing actions like withholding food and threats.
Viewers reported perceived child abuse, leading to a decline in channel popularity. In 2022, amid the tumult, the Frankes separated, and Ruby Franke deleted the channel, transitioning to a role as a mental health coach at ConneXions.
The shadow cast over her once-charmed online presence underscores the complexities of navigating public scrutiny and personal choices.
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