Parenting Influencer Ruby Franke Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse

Franke Admits to Torturing Her Children, Agrees to Testify Against Business Partner in Upcoming Trial

Ruby Franke, a Utah mother of six and former parenting influencer on YouTube, has pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse.
Franke admitted to torturing her 12-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter, including forcing them into hours of physical tasks, denying them food or water, and physically abusing them.
Franke tried to convince her children they were 'evil and possessed' and needed to be punished to repent.
Two of Franke’s charges were dropped as a result of her plea agreement. She will serve prison time, with the length to be determined at her sentencing on Feb. 20, 2024.
As part of the plea agreement, Franke agreed to testify against her business partner, therapist Jodi Hildebrandt, who was also charged with six felony counts of aggravated child abuse.