Staff Reports
In a recent highly troubling turn of events, Ruby Franke’s companion and YouTube co-host, Jodi Hildebrandt, has plead guilty to four counts of child abuse. This revelation comes hot on the heels of Franke, a well-known Utah parenting blogger, also admitting guilt to four of the six counts of aggravated child abuse. This awful situation revolves around the shocking mistreatment of two of Franke’s six children, with the assistance of Hildebrandt.
YouTuber Ruby Franke’s co-host also admits abusing children after mommy blogger’s guilty plea https://t.co/yChzmgTIsy pic.twitter.com/tUv4MgXOOG
— New York Post (@nypost) December 27, 2023
The pair, who operated a joint YouTube channel focusing on parenting and lifestyle, were each arrested following the rescue of two of Franke’s children from Hildebrandt’s home. The children were found to be poorly nourished and neglected, prompting the authorities to take swift action. The despicable acts committed against these innocent children are nothing short of despicable.
The court documents reveal gut-wrenching details of the abuse suffered by these vulnerable children, from physical labor to emotional manipulation. One child was subjected to grueling physical tasks and prolonged exposure to extreme weather conditions, resulting in severe sunburn and other physical injuries. These unimaginable horrors were compounded by the emotional manipulation attempted by Franke and Hildebrandt, who sought to convince the children of their inherent evil and enforced punishments accordingly.
The gross neglect and mistreatment suffered by Franke’s children are absolutely heartbreaking. The children were forced to endure physical tasks, isolation, and were deprived of basic necessities such as food and water. These women should be held accountable for their reprehensible actions and face the full extent of the legal consequences.
The villains in this tragic saga are set to be sentenced on February 20th, and one cannot help but hope that justice is served for the sake of these innocent victims. In the meantime, the court documents and witness accounts paint a grim picture of the harrowing abuse suffered by Franke’s children at the hands of those who should have protected them.
It is simply unconscionable that someone entrusted with the care and well-being of children could perpetrate such unspeakable acts. The bravery of the child who sought help from a neighbor, ultimately leading to the rescue of the other children, is admirable. The fact that the youngest children were rescued from Hildebrandt’s home and the others located elsewhere only serves to emphasize the gravity of this travesty. The reprehensible behavior showcased in the now-removed video on their YouTube channel, where pain was disgracefully portrayed as a positive force for children, is unfathomable.
The revolting actions of Franke and Hildebrandt have no place in a decent and compassionate society. Their exploitation of innocent and defenseless children is appalling and merits severe repercussions. The abhorrent abuse suffered by these children should serve as a poignant reminder of the significance and importance of protecting and nurturing the most vulnerable members of our society. This despicable episode should stand as a rallying cry to ensure the safety and well-being of every child, and to hold accountable those who seek to harm them.
