Who is Ruby Franke? Family Vlogger Accused of Child Abuse

Ruby Franke is an American popular family vlogger.

She was arrested alongside her business partner after police in Utah said officers found two of her children “emaciated and malnourished, with open wounds and duct tape around” their arms and legs.

In a press release issued Thursday, August 31, 2023, the Santa Clara Public Safety Department reported the arrest of Ruby Franke and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt.

The women, who co-hosted a mom’s “support group” podcast, were detained Wednesday night and are presently in police custody.

Authorities say they investigated the residence after a neighbor contacted 911 after one of the youngsters allegedly came to their house “asking for help.” ”

“The juvenile was asking for food and water,” police stated, describing the child’s scars and tattoos. “The juvenile’s condition was so severe that they were seen by Santa Clara-Ivins EMS and transported to a nearby hospital.”

Officers immediately discovered another child in “a similar physical condition of malnourishment” inside the home, transporting the second child to the local hospital as well. A person convicted of aggravated child abuse in Utah faces up to 15 years in prison.

 

 

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