Mar 22, 2024 · Fifth District Judge John Walton sentenced Franke to four consecutive sentences of one to 15 years in prison. Franke’s business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, received the same sentence — meaning the pair could both serve up to 60 years in prison. Franke’s two children were staying with Hildebrandt at the time. Hildebrandt directly cared for ...

Mar 22, 2024 · One month after former Youtuber Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were sentenced to prison for child abuse charges, police released evidence that depicts the severity of the abuse.

Jodi Nan Hildebrandt is an American convicted child abuser, former counselor, retired businesswoman, and YouTuber. On August 30, 2023, Hildebrandt and Ruby Franke were arrested in Washington County, Utah, and charged with six counts of aggravated child abuse of two of Franke's children.

Mar 23, 2024 · Crime scene photos, body camera video, witness statements and interrogation tapes were released a month after Franke and business partner Jodi Hildebrandt were each sentenced to up to 30 years in prison.

Mar 26, 2024 · Jodi Hildebrandt Allegedly Used Cayenne Pepper to 'Dress' Rope Wounds Inflicted on Ruby Franke's Kids: Police Officers recovered the skin-burning paste with a spoon dipped inside the open ...

On December 27, 2023, Jodi Hildebrandt, a licensed therapist who ran an online self-improvement program with Ms. Franke, also pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse. Four months earlier, the women were arrested after Ms. Franke’s 12-year-old son climbed out of the window of Ms. Hildebrandt’s Ivins, Utah residence, ran to a ...

Sep 20, 2023 · Ruby Franke’s 12-year-old son told police his mom’s business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, had tied him down with rope before he escaped Hildebrandt’s home Aug. 30 and asked a neighbor for food ...

Mar 22, 2024 · Evidence, including handcuffs, found in Jodi Hildebrandt's home, are seen in body camera footage obtained by ABC News.

Mar 23, 2024 · Jodi Hildebrandt, left, and Ruby Franke, center, were arrested on child abuse charges on August 30, 2023, in Ivins, Utah.

Feb 20, 2024 · Ruby Franke's business partner Jodi Hildebrandt was also sentenced — the exact same sentence — shortly after Franke's hearing.

One month after former YouTube influencer Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were sentenced to prison for child abuse charges, evidence released depicts the severity of the abuse.

Feb 6, 2025 · Ruby Franke's Estranged Husband Is Suing Jodi Hildebrandt, Who Was Convicted of Abusing His Kids Alongside Wife

Mar 22, 2024 · Jodi Hildebrandt pleads guilty to four counts of felony child abuse; Ruby Franke, Jodi Hildebrandt receive consecutive prison terms for aggravated child abuse

Mar 23, 2024 · A police investigation determined religious extremism motivated Franke and business partner Jodi Hildebrandt to convince Franke's young children they were evil, subjecting them to conditions an ...

Sep 20, 2023 · Police search warrants give new details on Ruby Franke, the “8 Passengers” YouTuber from Utah arrested for child abuse, and Jodi Hildebrandt. Police say cayenne pepper and honey were used to dress children’s wounds, and …

Dec 19, 2023 · Franke reportedly kicked RF while wearing boots, waterboarded him, and covered his mouth and nose with her hands, causing him to suffer from oxygen deprivation. According to the document, Franke "and another adult regularly sought to indoctrinate RF and convince him that he was evil and possessed," and he needed to "willingly be obedient to ...

Mar 28, 2024 · The estranged husband of Ruby Franke, the Utah family vlogger convicted of child abuse, alleged that her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, was possessed, according to an interview released last...

Sep 6, 2023 · YouTuber Ruby Franke and her podcasting partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, have been each charged with six counts of child abuse.

Mar 6, 2025 · Jodi Hildebrandt was a counselor when she entered the life of Ruby Franke, once a popular family YouTuber. The two women are now both serving up to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to...

Dec 18, 2023 · One of Franke's children, identified as "RF" was forced to do physical tasks for "hours and days at a time," including carrying boxes full of books up and down stairs and working outside.