Where is Ruby Franke now and is she still married?

Ruby Franke is currently facing a six-count charge bordering on child abuse. She and her husband have been separated for over a year.

She awaits sentencing set to hold in February 2024.

Who Is Ruby Franke?

Ruby Franke, the once-famous family vlogger behind the now-defunct YouTube channel 8 Passengers, has taken a stark turn in the public eye.

Recently arrested in Washington County, Utah, on August 30, 2023, Franke faces six counts of aggravated child abuse under Utah law, having pleaded guilty to four of these charges.

The sentencing is expected in February 2024.

Initially gaining popularity in 2015, 8 Passengers showcased Franke’s family life with husband Kevin and their six children, accumulating nearly 1 billion views.

However, concerns arose in 2020 about Franke’s disciplinary methods, including allegations of withholding food and sending a child to a wilderness camp.

Amidst growing scrutiny, the Franke family defended their actions, attributing misunderstandings to taken-out-of-context incidents.

The 8 Passengers YouTube channel witnessed a decline in popularity in 2021, and in 2022, the couple separated.

Ruby Franke deleted the channel, and began working working as a mental health coach at ConneXions.