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Engaged Already? Kevin Franke’s Fresh Start After Ruby’s Prison Sentence
Kevin Franke says redemption is real. He just announced he’s engaged to a new partner, just six months after finalizing his divorce from Ruby Franke — the former “8 Passengers” mommy blogger now serving a possible 30-year sentence for aggra…
From YouTube Mom to Felon-What Led to Ruby and Kevin Franke’s Divorce
From YouTube Mom to Felon-What Led to Ruby and Kevin Franke’s Divorce Ruby Franke, once known as the strict but smiling matriarch of the 8 Passengers YouTube channel, is now serving a prison sentence for aggravated child abuse. In this gri…
8 Passengers Fallout: Divorce Finalized as Ruby Franke Serves Prison Time
8 Passengers Fallout: Divorce Finalized as Ruby Franke Serves Prison Time The story of Ruby Franke officially closed a major chapter this week as a Utah judge signed off on her divorce from Kevin Franke—marking the legal end to a marriage …
Was Kevin Franke Brainwashed? The Truth Behind His Loyalty to Ruby-WEEK IN REVIEW
Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, pe…
Kevin Franke A Victim or an Enabler? FBI Expert Breaks It Down
Kevin Franke A Victim or an Enabler? FBI Expert Breaks It Down Was Kevin Franke just another victim in Ruby Franke’s twisted world, or was he an enabler quietly standing by as the unthinkable happened? Hulu’s Devil in the Family has reignit…
Was Kevin Franke Brainwashed? The Truth Behind His Loyalty to Ruby
Was Kevin Franke a clueless victim of psychological manipulation, or was he just too comfortable letting someone else call the shots—even when it meant his own kids were suffering? The Hulu documentary Devil in the Family peels back the lay…
The Hidden Psychology Behind Kevin Franke’s Inaction – FBI Expert Weighs In
The Hidden Psychology Behind Kevin Franke’s Inaction – FBI Expert Weighs In How do you go from being a father of six to turning a blind eye when your children are suffering? That’s the question swirling around Kevin Franke, who spent a year…
FBI Behavioral Analyst on Why Kevin Franke Didn’t Act Sooner
FBI Behavioral Analyst on Why Kevin Franke Didn’t Act Sooner How do you go from parenting to full-blown exorcisms? That’s the twisted reality of the alleged abuse unfolding in the Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt saga. What started as a str…
FBI Profiler Analyzes Kevin Franke’s Behavior In Ruby Franke Devil In The Family Doc
FBI Profiler Analyzes Kevin Franke’s Behavior In Ruby Franke Devil In The Family Doc Was Kevin Frankie just an oblivious husband caught in the crossfire of a manipulative cult-like influence, or was he a willing enabler turning a blind eye …
Does Kevin Franke Really 'Get It', If He Still Loves Ruby Franke?-WEEK IN REVIEW
Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, pe…
Does Kevin Franke Really 'Get It', If He Still Loves Ruby Franke?
Does Kevin Franke Really 'Get It', If He Still Loves Ruby Franke? Was Kevin Franke a victim of coercion, or did he just turn a blind eye? The case of Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt has been dissected from every angle, but Kevin—the husban…
Is Kevin Franke a Victim or an Accomplice Of Ruby Franke, FBI Behavioral Expert Speaks
Is Kevin Franke a Victim or an Accomplice Of Ruby Franke, FBI Behavioral Expert Speaks Could Kevin Franke have stopped the nightmare unfolding under his own roof, or was he just another victim caught in Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt’s we…
Kevin Franke Finally Speaks Out The Truth About Ruby Franke’s Abuse
Kevin Franke Finally Speaks Out The Truth About Ruby Franke’s Abuse Was Kevin Franke a victim of manipulation, or did he knowingly turn a blind eye while his children suffered? The Ruby Franke case has left many stunned, but the focus now s…
Kevin Franke Finally Speaks Out The Truth About Ruby Franke’s Abuse
Was Kevin Franke a victim of manipulation, or did he knowingly turn a blind eye while his children suffered? The Ruby Franke case has left many stunned, but the focus now shifts to her husband, Kevin—a man who still claims to love the woman…
Convicted YouTuber Ruby Franke Left Journal Detailing Abuse of Her ‘Demonic’ Children
Before Ruby Franke, the infamous YouTube mom behind the "8Passengers" channel, pleaded guilty to child abuse charges, authorities uncovered something chilling—a handwritten journal detailing the suffering she inflicted on her own children. …
Kevin Franke Seems To Think The 'Internet' Is The Main Thing To Blame For His Wife's Behavior
Kevin Franke Seems To Think The 'Internet' Is The Main Thing To Blame For His Wife's Behavior What kind of person looks at their own children suffering and blames… YouTube? Kevin Franke seems to think the real villain here is family vloggin…
Kevin Franke Speaks Out on Ex-Wife Ruby Franke’s Crimes: ‘I Have Regrets’
Kevin Franke Speaks Out on Ex-Wife Ruby Franke’s Crimes: ‘I Have Regrets’ Kevin Franke, the estranged husband of disgraced parenting influencer Ruby Franke, is breaking his silence following her conviction for child abuse. In a new interv…
Kevin Franke Still Loves Ruby Franke? Shocking Details from the New Documentary
The shocking downfall of YouTube’s 8 Passengers family took the world by storm when Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were arrested for horrific child abuse. But one name has remained at the center of controversy—Kevin Franke. Was he an enab…
The Curious Case of Jodi Hildebrandt-WEEK IN REVIEW
Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, pe…
The Curious Case of Jodi Hildebrandt
The Curious Case of Jodi Hildebrandt Jody Hildebrandt—trusted therapist or master manipulator? When does self-improvement cross the line into psychological control? With lawsuits mounting and a chilling documentary laying bare her methods, …
Inside the Shocking Fall of Ruby Franke: Family Breaks Silence in New Hulu Docuseries
The husband and children of Ruby Franke, the disgraced YouTube mom now serving time for child abuse, are breaking their silence in Devil in the Family, a new three-part Hulu documentary. The series, premiering February 27, gives a raw and e…
Unmasking Ruby Franke FBI Expert Robin Dreeke Breaks Down Shari Franke Memoir -WEEK IN REVIEW
Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, pe…
Mommy Blogging After Ruby Franke: What Needs to Change? -WEEK IN REVIEW
Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, pe…
Unmasking Ruby Franke FBI Expert Robin Dreeke Breaks Down Shari Franke Memoir
Unmasking Ruby Franke FBI Expert Robin Dreeke Breaks Down Shari Franke Memoir Was family vlogging ever really about family—or was it just another way to cash in on childhood innocence? Ruby Franke, once the face of the popular YouTube chann…
How Jodi Hildebrandt Destroyed Marriages and Lives Before Her Arrest, New Documentary Released
How Jodi Hildebrandt Destroyed Marriages and Lives Before Her Arrest, New Documentary Released Jodi Hildebrandt, the disgraced Mormon therapist sentenced to four to 30 years in prison for child abuse, was once a trusted counselor who clai…
Federal Lawsuit Exposes Jodi Hildebrandt & Ruby Franke’s Alleged Child Abuse Scheme
Federal Lawsuit Exposes Jodi Hildebrandt & Ruby Franke’s Alleged Child Abuse Scheme A federal lawsuit has been filed against Jodi Hildebrandt, Ruby Franke, and their company, Connexions Classroom, accusing them of engaging in electronic fr…
Jodi Hildebrandt and Ruby Franke Accused of Fraud, Racketeering, and Ongoing Abuse in New Lawsuit
On this episode, we dig into the shocking new lawsuit against Jodi Hildebrandt and Ruby Franke, which alleges that their ConneXions empire isn’t dead—it’s still manipulating, isolating, and financially exploiting victims, even with its lead…
Mommy Blogging After Ruby Franke What Needs to Change
Mommy Blogging After Ruby Franke What Needs to Change Is exploiting your own children for views just the new normal? Or is it a form of child abuse wrapped in a shiny, monetized YouTube package? Shari Franke, daughter of infamous family vlo…
Should the Family Vlogging World Change After Ruby Franke's Crimes?-WEEK IN REVIEW
Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, pe…
Can Ruby Franke Every Truly Reconcile With The Children She Abused?
Can Ruby Franke Every Truly Reconcile With The Children She Abused? What happens when the very people meant to protect you become your greatest threat? In this chilling dive into the Ruby Franke case, retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coff…
Should the Family Vlogging World Change After Ruby Franke's Crimes?
What happens when the line between parenting and profiteering gets blurred? Ruby Franke, once a family vlogging star on YouTube with the channel 8 Passengers, now faces allegations of disturbing behavior alongside her business partner, Jody…
Surviving 8 Passengers, Shari Franke's Story
What happens when a seemingly perfect family facade crumbles, revealing a nightmare behind closed doors? Shari Frankie, daughter of former YouTuber Ruby Frankie of Eight Passengers fame, is breaking her silence about the alleged horrors she…
Should Ruby Franke's Story Create A 'Crack Down' On Family Vloggers?
Are some parents sacrificing their children's well-being for clicks and cash? In this thought-provoking episode, retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke dives into the unsettling world of family vlogging and the fine line between parenting…
Breaking Down Ruby Franke Daughter's Tell-All With Ret. FBI Robin Dreeke
What happens when the picture-perfect family life portrayed online hides a much darker reality? Ruby Franke, once a beloved family vlogger, and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt now stand convicted of aggravated child abuse, their twist…
Is Ruby Franke Evil, Victim Of A Cult Or Both?
What happens when a seemingly perfect family reveals its dark, twisted secrets? Ruby Franke, once a beloved YouTuber with millions of followers, is now facing prison for alleged horrific abuse of her children. Her daughter, Shari Franke, is…
When Did It All Go Wrong For Ruby Franke?
Did a YouTube mom turn her family into a real-life horror story? Ruby Franke, the once-popular family vlogger behind 8 Passengers, is now better known for her alleged role in a chilling tale of child abuse, manipulation, and a disturbing pa…
Shari Franke On Surviving Ruby Franke
This podcast episode, based on Shari Franke's memoir, The House of My Mother, explores the dark side of the "8 Passengers" YouTube channel and the Franke family's unraveling. We examine how the family's life became a performance for the int…
The Rise & Fall of Ruby Franke
This podcast episode dives into the shocking story of the Franke family, known for their "8 Passengers" YouTube channel. Based on Shari Franke's memoir, we explore the family's seemingly normal beginnings, the pressures of becoming internet…
Inside The House Of Ruby Franke As Her Daughter Shares The Horror Story
Shari Franke’s memoir, The House of My Mother: A Daughter’s Quest for Freedom, begins with a striking and unforgettable image: the moment police forced open the front door of her family’s home with a battering ram. Shari, the eldest daughte…
Between a Rock and a Hildebrandt: Kevin Franke's Cluelessness Unveiled-2024 Year in Review
This is the " The Year in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this year's most compelling headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection…