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On this disturbing episode of the True Geordie Podcast, we uncover how Ruby Franke went from family vlogger to the center of a shocking scandal. The True Geordie Podcast breaks down the rise of the “8 Passengers” channel, the warning signs viewers missed, and the devastating impact on her family. With detailed research and compassionate analysis, this episode explores parenting, control, and the dangers of online influence. A chilling look at how fame, pressure, and hidden truths collided leaving lasting consequences behind the scenes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On August 30, 2023, Ruby Franke was arrested. Her son had escaped through a window. The performance was over.For her six children — raised as content, filmed for millions — the work was just beginning.Part 5 of "The Good Mother" examines recovery after narcissistic family abuse. What happens when you finally get out. Who you become when the show ends.Shari Franke, 22, published a memoir and testified before Utah legislators. She advocates for child influencer laws, builds a life on her own terms.Chad Franke, 20, reads his 2023 diaries on TikTok. Entries written while under Jodi's influence — goals about eliminating "lust," being pure enough. He calls it being "brainwashed."Ruby writes letters from prison. Chad doesn't respond. "I don't think I'm interested in talking right now."Kevin Franke divorced Ruby in March 2025. He remarried in December 2025. He says he still loves Ruby — but is "as angry as can be." Communication from Ruby is blocked.The four minor children heal privately. Russell and Eve — the children found bound and starving — have their identities protected for the first time. Faces blurred. Names redacted.Recovery isn't linear. Getting out is the beginning, not the end. The work is figuring out which beliefs were really yours. Learning whether you can forgive — or whether you even want to. Building an identity that isn't defined by the performance.Ruby's first parole hearing is December 2026.Her children are still here. Still becoming whoever they decide to be.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#RubyFranke #NarcissisticAbuseRecovery #ShariHildebrandt #ChadFranke #8Passengers #AdultChildrenOfNarcissists #KevinFranke #HealingFromTrauma #TrueCrime #FamilyTrauma

Ruby Franke was arrested. The performance ended. But for her six children — raised as content for years — the work was just beginning.Part 5 of "The Good Mother" examines what comes after escape. The psychology of recovery. Who are you when the show is finally over?Shari Franke posted "Finally" when her mother was arrested. She wrote a memoir, testified before Utah legislators, advocates for child influencer protections. She's building a life on her own terms.Chad Franke reads his 2023 diaries on TikTok — entries written while under Jodi's influence, trying to be "pure enough." He calls it being "brainwashed." His mother writes letters from prison. He doesn't respond."I don't think I'm interested in talking right now."Kevin Franke divorced Ruby in March 2025. He says he still loves her — but is "as angry as can be." He blocked any communication from Ruby to him or the children.The four minor children — including Russell and Eve, who were found bound and starving — heal in private. Faces blurred in documentaries. Names redacted. For the first time, they are not content.Recovery after narcissistic family abuse isn't a straight line. Getting out is just the beginning. The work is figuring out which thoughts are really yours. Learning whether you can love someone who harmed you. Building an identity that isn't defined by what happened.Ruby sits in prison, serving four to thirty years. First parole hearing: December 2026.Her children are still here. Still growing. Still figuring out who they are now that the cameras are off.That's the work. Not survival — they already did that. The work of becoming.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#RubyFranke #NarcissisticAbuseRecovery #AdultChildrenOfNarcissists #ShariHildebrandt #ChadFranke #8Passengers #HealingFromTrauma #KevinFranke #TrueCrime #FamilyTrauma

In June 2020, CPS visited the Franke home after another report about 8 Passengers. They investigated. They closed the case.Three years later, two Franke children were found bound and starving. Ruby is now serving four to thirty years for aggravated child abuse.Part 4 of "The Good Mother" examines why systems designed to protect children fail — and what the Franke case reveals about the gap between warning signs and intervention.The abuse wasn't hidden. Ruby documented her parenting for 2.5 million subscribers. A teenager sleeping on a beanbag for seven months was on camera. A six-year-old denied lunch was on camera. Public humiliation was content.Viewers reported. A Change.org petition was launched. Ruby's own family — parents, siblings, husband — all tried to intervene after Jodi Hildebrandt entered the picture. All were cut off.Shari Franke posted when her mother was arrested: "Finally."She elaborated: "We've been trying to tell police and CPS for years."For years.CPS is overwhelmed. The threshold for intervention is physical evidence of severe harm. Patterns of escalation don't trigger action until someone ends up in a hospital.The Frankes performed normalcy when investigators visited. Educated, affluent, religious. The children had been trained to perform too.By the time CPS showed up, everything probably looked fine.That's how children fall through cracks.If you reported something and nothing happened, that doesn't mean you were wrong. Keep seeing. Keep reporting. Sometimes a report is the one that tips a case. You can't know in advance.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#RubyFranke #CPSFailure #8Passengers #ChildProtectiveServices #SystemFailure #ShariHildebrandt #ReportingChildAbuse #TrueCrime #JodiHildebrandt #ChildWelfare

CPS visited the Franke home in 2020. They investigated. They closed the case.Three years later, Ruby's children were found bound and starving in Jodi Hildebrandt's house.Part 4 of "The Good Mother" examines what happens when you see abuse, report it, and nothing changes. Why systems designed to protect children fail until the damage is catastrophic.The Franke case wasn't hidden. Ruby documented her parenting publicly for 2.5 million subscribers. The warning signs were on YouTube — a teenager sleeping on a beanbag for seven months, a child denied lunch, public humiliation as content.Viewers reported. A petition was launched. Ruby's own family tried to intervene — her parents, siblings, husband. All were cut off.Shari Franke posted one word when her mother was arrested: "Finally."She elaborated: "We've been trying to tell the police and CPS for years."This episode examines why systems fail. CPS is overwhelmed. The threshold for intervention is physical evidence of severe harm — not patterns, not escalation, not warning signs.The Frankes performed normalcy when it counted. Educated, affluent, religious. They knew what to say. The children had been trained to perform too.By the time CPS showed up, the house probably looked fine. The children probably said what they'd been taught to say.That's how children fall through cracks.If you reported something and nothing happened, that doesn't mean you were wrong. The system failing doesn't mean you failed.Keep seeing. Keep reporting. You can't know which report will be the one that matters.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#RubyFranke #CPSFailure #8Passengers #SystemFailure #ChildProtectiveServices #ShariHildebrandt #ReportingChildAbuse #ChildWelfare #TrueCrime #JodiHildebrandt

8 Passengers had 2.5 million subscribers and a billion views. Six children filmed five days a week for eight years. The product was the children.Part 3 of "The Good Mother" examines the family vlogging industry through the Ruby Franke case — what happens when childhood becomes content, when children become products, when algorithms reward access to their worst moments.The Franke children were paid ten dollars per video. They were given vacations as compensation — vacations funded by their labor. Shari Franke later described the house as "more like a set than a home."The content that performed best? Conflict. Punishment. Humiliation. The algorithm rewarded cruelty.Shari testified before the Utah Senate in October 2024: "There is never, ever a good reason for posting your children online for money or fame. There is no such thing as a moral or ethical family vlogger."Then: "Family vlogging ruined my innocence long before Ruby committed a crime."Kevin Franke watched raw footage for the Hulu documentary and said: "There will not be a single family content creator who watches that and does not cringe. Because that is representative of every single one of them."The warning signs were on camera for years. A teenager on a beanbag for seven months. A six-year-old denied lunch. Viewers called CPS. Nothing changed.Utah is now considering legislation requiring parents to set aside earnings in trust for children featured in content. California and Illinois have similar laws.The Franke children's faces are now blurred in documentaries. A protection they never had while being monetized.This episode examines the economics and psychology of family vlogging — and why children cannot consent to having their childhood made public.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#RubyFranke #8Passengers #FamilyVlogging #ChildInfluencer #ShariHildebrandt #Momfluencer #ChildExploitation #Kidfluencer #TrueCrime #ChildInfluencerLaws

8 Passengers had a billion views. Six children filmed five days a week from birth. Milestones were content. Punishments were content. Worst moments got the most views.Part 3 of "The Good Mother" examines the business underneath the Ruby Franke case: what happens when children become products, when childhood becomes content, when privacy is traded before a child understands the cost.The Franke children were paid ten dollars per video. Family vacations were compensation — except the vacations were funded by content featuring the children. Circular labor. Their childhood was the product.Shari Franke testified before the Utah Senate in October 2024. Her statement was blunt: "There is never, ever a good reason for posting your children online for money or fame. There is no such thing as a moral or ethical family vlogger."Then: "Family vlogging ruined my innocence long before Ruby committed a crime."The criminal abuse came later. The exploitation started from the beginning.Kevin Franke watched raw footage for the Hulu documentary and said: "There will not be a single family content creator who watches that and does not cringe. Because that is representative of every single one of them."This episode examines the economics of family vlogging: how algorithms reward access to children's private moments, how business models create perverse incentives, why children cannot consent to having their lives made public.Utah is now considering legislation requiring earnings be set aside in trust for children featured in content. The Franke children's faces are now blurred in documentaries — a protection they never had while being monetized.Not every family vlogger is Ruby Franke. But every family vlogger makes a choice to monetize childhood before children can understand what they're giving up.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#RubyFranke #8Passengers #ChildInfluencer #FamilyVlogging #ShariHildebrandt #Momfluencer #ChildExploitation #Kidfluencer #TrueCrime #ChildInfluencerLaws

Jodi Hildebrandt was a licensed therapist who built a life coaching business called ConneXions. Former clients describe it as a cult. Seven told NBC News she "methodically separated spouses" and destroyed marriages through isolation, shame, and constant surveillance.Her niece reported abuse in 2009 — tied up, duct taped, forced to sleep in snow. Nothing happened.Fourteen years later, Ruby Franke's children were found bound and starving in Jodi's house. Both women are serving four to thirty years for aggravated child abuse.Part 2 of "The Good Mother" examines how Jodi gained total control over the Franke family — and what the case reveals about coercive control psychology.Ruby met Jodi around 2019 while seeking help with her eldest son. Jodi offered validation: a framework that justified Ruby's strict parenting as righteous, and labeled anyone who questioned her as "living in deception."By 2021, Jodi had moved into the Franke home. Kevin was pushed out. Ruby's siblings, parents, extended family — all tried to intervene. All were cut off.This is the mechanics of coercive control. Isolation. Dependency. A framework that makes the victim believe everyone else is the enemy.In a jail call after her arrest, Ruby reflected on being separated from Jodi for the first time in years: "Being gone and not hearing her has cleared a lot of things up for me."Jodi showed no reflection. She reportedly still recruits vulnerable people from prison.A federal lawsuit now accuses both women of fraud and racketeering through ConneXions — claiming "thousands" had their lives destroyed.This episode examines how helpers become captors, what coercive control looks like, and why families often can't stop what they see happening.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#JodiHildebrandt #RubyFranke #CoerciveControl #ConneXions #CultTactics #ToxicTherapist #8Passengers #CultPsychology #TrueCrime #EvilInfluencer

In 2009, Jodi Hildebrandt's niece went to police alleging abuse. Tied up. Duct taped. Forced to sleep outside. The allegations went nowhere.Fourteen years later, Ruby Franke's children were found bound and starving in Jodi's house. By then, Jodi had spent nearly two decades destroying families through a "life coaching" business that former clients describe as cult-like.Part 2 of "The Good Mother" examines how helpers become captors — and what happens when someone you love falls under influence you can't reach.Jodi built ConneXions Classroom for Mormon families seeking guidance. The methodology: daily accountability calls, labeling emotions as "addictions," shame-based correction, cutting off anyone who questioned the program. Seven former clients told NBC News she "methodically separated spouses" and destroyed marriages.Ruby met Jodi in 2019. Within two years, Jodi had moved into the Franke home, pushed out Kevin, and established herself as sole authority. Ruby stopped listening to anyone except Jodi. Her family tried to intervene. All were cut off. Labeled "toxic." Told they were "living in deception."Coercive control doesn't require physical force. It requires isolation, dependency, and a framework that makes the victim believe everyone else is the enemy.After arrest, separated from Jodi for the first time in years, Ruby reflected in a jail call: "Being gone and not hearing her has cleared a lot of things up for me."Jodi showed no such reflection. She reportedly continues recruiting vulnerable people from prison.This episode examines the psychology of coercive control, the warning signs, and why people who see it can't always stop it.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#JodiHildebrandt #RubyFranke #CoerciveControl #ToxicTherapist #ConneXions #CultTactics #8Passengers #CultPsychology #MindControl #TrueCrime

Ruby Franke's YouTube channel "8 Passengers" had 2.5 million subscribers watching her parent six children. She posted five days a week for eight years. The world saw a devoted Mormon mother with all the answers.In August 2023, her twelve-year-old son escaped through a window — emaciated, bound with rope, wounds on his wrists and ankles. Police found his ten-year-old sister malnourished in a closet. Both had been tortured.Ruby Franke is now serving four to thirty years for aggravated child abuse. Her case has spawned documentaries on Netflix, Hulu, and Investigation Discovery. Her eldest children are processing publicly. Her ex-husband is speaking out.But Part 1 of "The Good Mother" goes beyond the headlines to examine the psychology underneath: What creates a performance parent? What does it do to children when love is conditional on maintaining the image? Why do systems fail to recognize abuse hiding behind a polished exterior?The warning signs were visible on Ruby's channel for years. A teenager sleeping on a beanbag for seven months. A six-year-old denied lunch at school. Children humiliated on camera. Viewers reported her to CPS. A petition was launched. Nothing changed.Narcissistic parenting doesn't always look like abuse. Sometimes it looks like high standards. Sometimes it looks like involvement. Sometimes it looks like a mother who documents everything because she cares so much.This episode examines the emotional architecture of performance parenting — and why it resonates with anyone who grew up with a parent who was one person in public and another person at home.Ruby Franke taught parenting to millions. Her children are still recovering from being raised by her.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#RubyFranke #NarcissisticMother #8Passengers #JodiHildebrandt #PerformanceParenting #NarcissisticAbuse #FamilyVlogger #TrueCrime #MomfluencerAbuse #CultPsychology

Ruby Franke built a parenting empire on YouTube. 2.5 million subscribers watched her raise six children. She looked like exactly what she was selling: a devoted mother with answers for everything.Her children experienced someone different.Part 1 of "The Good Mother" examines narcissistic mother psychology through the Ruby Franke case — the parent whose public warmth masked private cruelty, whose love was conditional on compliance, whose children learned early that their value was measured by how well they maintained her image.In August 2023, two of Ruby's children were found starving and bound in her business partner's home. They had been told they were evil and possessed. They had been tortured in the name of repentance.Ruby is serving four to thirty years for aggravated child abuse. Her eldest daughter Shari published a memoir. Her son Chad processes his childhood publicly on TikTok. The documentaries keep coming.But the patterns in this story aren't unique to one extreme case.Performance parenting — the parent who is warm for audiences and cold at home, who punishes children most harshly for threatening their reputation, whose affection must be earned — is a pattern that millions recognize.The warning signs were on camera for years. Viewers reported Ruby to CPS. Nothing changed. The algorithm rewarded her. The performance continued until a twelve-year-old escaped through a window.This episode explores what it does to a child when love is conditional on maintaining the show. When your value is how you make your parent look. When embarrassing them is the worst crime.Ruby Franke taught parenting to millions. Her children are still recovering from being raised by her.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#RubyFranke #NarcissisticMother #8Passengers #PerformanceParenting #JodiHildebrandt #FamilyVlogger #NarcissisticAbuse #ConditionalLove #MomfluencerAbuse #TrueCrime

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This episode contains discussion of child abuse. In part 1, Ruby Franke went all-in on Jodi Hildebrandt, to the point of inviting her to move into the house. That's when everything truly crossed the line. Kevin is pushed out. Chad and Shari are cut off. The younger kids disappear from view. And people around them can tell something is wrong, but no one can get close enough to prove it. Until August 2023, when a 12 year old boy gets out and asks a neighbor for help, setting off a truly unbelievable series of events, including a frantic search, a horrifying discovery inside Jodi's home, and Ruby's own words documenting what she believed she was doing. This is the ending everyone heard about... but the details are worse than you think. Sources “Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt story” documentary on Netflix   "Devil in the Family” docuseries on Hulu  Sponsors Hello Fresh Go to HelloFresh dot com slash creepers10fm to Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode contains discussion of child abuse. Ruby Franke built an empire on being the “perfect” mom. Millions of followers watched her raise six kids, share parenting advice, and present a picture-perfect family life. But behind the wholesome image, things weren't as perfect as they seemed. Viewers began noticing punishments that felt extreme… then disturbing… then impossible to ignore. In 2023, Ruby Franke was arrested for child abuse, alongside a woman many people had never heard of, but who may be the real key to understanding how everything went so wrong: Jodi Hildebrandt. In Part 1, we're unpacking the rise of 8 Passengers, the early red flags, and the relationship that would change this family forever. This episode contains discussion of child abuse. Sources “Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt story” documentary on Netflix   "Devil in the Family” docuseries on Hulu  Sponsors Hello Fresh Go to HelloFresh dot com slash creepers10fm to Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when spiritual beliefs are used to justify harm against children in the United States? In this episode, Josh Hutchinson, Sarah Jack, and guest host Mary Bingham explore Spiritual and Ritual Abuse, known as SARA, and why it remains a largely unrecognized crisis in American communities. The team examines how belief-driven violence crosses every demographic and faith background, discusses the landmark case of 3-year-old Arely Procter, and raises critical questions about accountability when religious freedom is invoked as a legal defense.What Spiritual and Ritual Abuse (SARA) is and how international bodies define itHow SARA manifests in the United States across faiths, communities, and demographicsWhy cases of belief-driven child abuse often go unrecognized or are prosecuted without acknowledging the spiritual motivations behind themHow familiar cases like Elizabeth Smart and Ruby Franke fall under the SARA umbrellaThe story of Arely Procter and the ongoing legal proceedings in Santa Clara County, CaliforniaWhat the Racial Justice Act of 2020 is and how it is being used in Arely's caseWhy the United States lacks a centralized system for monitoring spiritual abuse-and what End Witch Hunts is doing about itWhat research tells us about the prevalence of supernatural beliefs in AmericaMary Bingham is a director of End Witch Hunts and a researcher focused on spiritual and ritual abuse cases spanning historical witch trials through present-day prosecutions. Her case research and victim profiles are available on the Sarah Wildes 1692 YouTube channel, including a dedicated playlist for World Day Against Witch Hunts 2025.SARA (Spiritual and Ritual Abuse): Abuse where an offender uses spiritual, superstitious, or traditional beliefs to justify harming others, or uses a victim's own beliefs to manipulate and control them.Harmful Traditional Practices: The United Nations' terminology for practices related to accusations of witchcraft and ritual attacks, reported in at least 60 nations.Racial Justice Act of 2020 (California): Legislation ensuring that racial, ethnic, or national origin does not influence criminal investigations intentionally or unintentionally.National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 855-812-1001 or text START to 88788.Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: Call or text 800-422-4453.If you are experiencing spiritual or ritual abuse in the home, trained advocates are available around the clock.Hosts: Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack Guest Host: Mary Bingham Produced by: End Witch Hunts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizationNew episodes weekly. Available wherever you listen to podcasts. The Thing About Witch Hunts has been heard in 100+ countries worldwide.LinksEnd Witch Hunts Project: End Spiritual and Ritual Abuse SARA Cases YouTube Playlist National Domestic Violence Hotline Podcast Episode: Jordan Alexander Discusses Spiritual and Ritual Abuse Podcast Episode: Witchcraft Beliefs Around the World with Boris Gershman Article by Mary Bingham: Witch Hunting from Salem to San Jose: Dorothy Good and Arely Proctor Article by Mary Bingham: The Psychology Behind Witchcraft AccusationsLaw & Crime Network YouTube Video on Arely Proctor Racial Justice Act Defense https://youtu.be/4DJnPgnRVmY?si=8zSMLDGpT0hLw-YL

Send a textA barefoot boy escapes a desert house with duct-tape burns on his wrists and asks a neighbor for a ride to the police.That moment didn't just expose abuse it unraveled an entire belief system.In this episode, we trace the disturbing collapse of Ruby Franke, Jodi Hildebrandt, and the high-control ideology behind ConneXions from wholesome family vlogs to isolation, coercion, and harm done in the name of “truth.”We follow the arc from the polished image of Eight Passengers to a system where:Children became content pipelinesShame replaced careSexual withholding was reframed as righteousnessAbsolute obedience was sold as spiritual maturityA therapist crossed every ethical line—moving into the home, separating a marriage, and redefining discipline as warfareThis isn't shock content. It's a case study.We break down how influence, certainty, religion, and therapy fused into something dangerous—and how ordinary warning signs were missed until it was almost too late. From underground bunkers and journals that framed suffering as sacred, to a safe that opened with 1-2-3-4-5-6, the details are chilling but the lessons matter.We also draw a clear line between grace-centered Christian faith and any system religious or therapeutic that:Isolates family membersBans outside communicationPunishes vulnerabilityHarms children under the banner of purity or “truth”Along the way, we talk plainly about:The red flags neighbors and viewers now wish they'd reportedHow family vlogging can drift into exploitationWhy therapy must never become command or cohabitationHealthy digital boundaries: opt-in consent, revocable participation, no child-as-employee dynamics⚠️ If you suspect child abuse, document patterns, trust your instincts, and call 1-800-422-4453 (1-800-4A-CHILD). Silence protects systems speaking up protects kids.Stay to the end for a powerful trailer from our friend Sanchez Tannehill's God Did It short film, an essential reminder that restoration is real, and darkness doesn't get the final word.If this episode helped you think differently about online family content, counseling ethics, or how to intervene when something feels off:

To millions of subscribers, Ruby Franke was the ultimate "super-mom," the face of the popular YouTube channel 8 Passengers. Her life seemed like a masterclass in organized parenting and wholesome values. But behind the suburban perfection lay a chilling reality: Ruby had fallen under the spell of Jodi Hildebrandt, a lifestyle coach who used faith as a tool for isolation and systematic abuse. In the summer of 2023, the world watched in shock as the facade of the “perfect family” crumbled.  Acclaimed documentary filmmaker and director of Evil Influencer, Skye Borgman, discusses the layers of Jodi Hildebrandt's manipulation. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textWhat happens when family life becomes a content strategy and children become the product?In this episode, we unpack the Myka Stauffer controversy, one of the most disturbing case studies in the rise (and reckoning) of family vlogging, parent influencer culture, and child monetization online. What started as wholesome adoption content turned into a public unraveling that forced the internet to confront an uncomfortable truth: when kids are the brand, there's no clean exit.We break down how adoption stories, pregnancy announcements, and “update videos” quietly drive engagement, sponsorships, and algorithmic growth and why audiences begin to feel owed access to children's lives. We talk money plainly: brand deals, sponsorship pressure, and why most family vlog income has nothing to do with YouTube ads and everything to do with image control.Then we slow the conversation down and ask the question that rarely trends: what does this do to a child?A special-needs child doesn't need a redemption arc or a thumbnail, he needs consistency, privacy, and secure attachment. When a polished “re-homing” video provides closure for viewers, the child experiences another rupture. That tension sits at the center of this episode.We also explore:The psychology of parasocial relationshipsWhy comment deletion and silence often signal deeper issuesHow creator “communities” disappear the moment accountability shows upThe misuse of faith language where “God told us” blurs into confirmation biasHow influence quietly becomes an idolWe close by connecting this story to what comes next: a deeper dive into Ruby Franke and Jody Hildebrandt, tracing the pattern from spiritual branding to control and from control to real-world harm.Our bottom line is simple but demanding:Keep sacred things sacred. Put God first. Your spouse second. Your kids third. And let the camera come after conscience.If this episode challenged you, share it with someone who follows family vloggers, subscribe for our upcoming breakdown of the Ruby Franke case, and leave a review with your take:Should children ever be monetized online?Your voice helps shift the conversation from clicks to conscience.

Jenn talks about watching the documentary "The Devil in the Family" the Ruby Franke story. 

>> Quer desbloquear episódios EXTRAS? Então, acesse a nossa outra página aqui no Spotify:⁠ ⁠Fábrica de Crimes Horas Extras⁠⁠Ou você também pode apoiar e entrar no nosso grupo secreto do Telegram pelo Apoia.se,⁠ ⁠clicando aqui.⁠⁠Se quiser apoiar pela Orelo, ⁠⁠clique aqui.⁠>> Jodi Hildebrandt construiu um negócio milionário, aconselhando famílias a educarem seus filhos e esposas a lidarem com seus maridos. E o negócio dela foi elevado a outro patamar ao se associar com Ruby Franke, uma youtuber que produzia um canal com conteúdo voltado só para famílias. No entanto, as duas acabaram condenadas e a gente te conta o porquê nesse episódio.Vem ouvir todos os detalhes nesse episódio já disponível na sua plataforma preferida…>> Quer aparecer em um episódio do Fabrica? É muito fácil!Basta mandar uma mensagem de voz por direct no Instagram ⁠⁠@podcastfabricadecrimes⁠ ⁠nós só publicaremos com a sua autorização. Vamos AMAR ter você por aqui :)Hosts: ⁠ ⁠Mari⁠ e ⁠RobEditor: ⁠Victor Assis⁠Aviso: O Fábrica aborda casos reais de crimes, contendo temas sensíveis para algumas pessoas. O conteúdo tem caráter exclusivamente informativo e é baseado em fontes públicas, respeitando a memória das vítimas e de seus familiares. As eventuais opiniões expressas no podcast são de responsabilidade exclusiva das hosts e não refletem necessariamente o posicionamento de instituições, veículos ou entidades mencionadas. Caso você tenha alguma objeção a alguma informação contida nesse episódio, entre em contato com: contato@fabricadecrimes.com.br Fontes:ABC4 UTAH. Franke, Hildebrandt sued in federal ‘racketeering' scheme. 2025. Disponível aqui. https://www.abc4.com/news/8-passengers/franke-hildebrandt-sued-racketeering-scheme/.AP NEWS. YouTube mom Ruby Franke, partner Jodi Hildebrandt charged with 6 felony counts of child abuse. 2023. Disponível aqui. https://apnews.com/article/youtube-child-abuse-ruby-franke-jodi-hildebrandt-b237eb83bb592bbc3b1a3c3757b1263d.AXIOS. Ruby Franke, Jodi Hildebrandt religious extremism child abuse. 2024. Disponível aqui. https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2024/03/25/ruby-franke-jodi-hildebrandt-religious-extremism-child-abuse.BBC NEWS BRASIL. Ruby Franke: quem é a 'mãe youtuber' condenada por abuso infantil nos EUA. 2024. Disponível aqui. https://www.bbc.com/portuguese/articles/ce955jpnvnyo.BIOGRAPHY.COM. Ruby Franke Story and Conviction. 2025. Disponível aqui. https://www.biography.com/crime/a65924884/ruby-franke-story-and-conviction.BIOGRAPHY.COM. Who Is Jodi Hildebrandt? Ruby Franke. 2025. Disponível aqui. https://www.biography.com/crime/a65924323/who-is-jodi-hildebrandt-ruby-franke.BUSINESS INSIDER. Jodi Hildebrandt former client alleges she destroyed his family life. 2023. Disponível aqui. https://www.businessinsider.com/jodi-hildebrandt-former-client-alleges-she-destroyed-his-family-life-2023-9.CBS NEWS. Ruby Franke, Jodi Hildebrandt sentenced child abuse YouTube 8 Passengers. 2024. Disponível aqui. https://www-cbsnews-com.translate.goog/news/ruby-franke-jodi-hildebrandt-sentenced-child-abuse-youtube-eight-passengers/.EL NUEVO DÍA. Evil Influencer documentary reveals Jodi Hildebrandt's connection to Puerto Rico. 2025. Disponível aqui. https://www.elnuevodia.com/english/entertainment/story/evil-influencer-documentary-reveals-jodi-hildebrandts-connection-to-puerto-rico/.

Ruby Franke's twelve-year-old son escaped through a window with duct tape on his wrists. Elleshia Seymour's eight-year-old told a stranger in Croatia to Google his name. Two Utah kids. Two different families. Both figured out how to rescue themselves.Their fathers? Kevin Franke hadn't seen his children in over a year. He told police his only job was paying bills. Kendall Seymour was in Utah while his kids sat in a Croatian orphanage after his ex-wife allegedly fled the country on TikTok doomsday prophecies.Both women were raised LDS. Both became apocalyptic extremists. Both fathers claim total shock.This is the pattern nobody wants to examine: When doomsday preparation is normal, when personal revelation from God is expected, when the end times are always near—how do you recognize when faith turns dangerous? The children saw it clearly enough to escape. The fathers are still explaining why they didn't know.#RubyFranke #ElleshiaSeymour #KevinFranke #KendallSeymour #8Passengers #LDS #TrueCrime #CroatiaAbduction #ChildAbuse #UtahJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Two Utah mothers. Both raised LDS. Both developed apocalyptic beliefs that destroyed their families. Ruby Franke tortured her children until her twelve-year-old escaped through a window. Elleshia Seymour allegedly took her kids to Croatia based on TikTok prophecies about nuclear winter. In both cases, the children figured out how to save themselves.And in both cases, the fathers say they had no idea.Kevin Franke told police he hadn't seen or spoken to his kids in over a year. His job was to "financially provide." That was his "only involvement." He trusted Ruby completely—while she was starving their children and binding them with rope.Kendall Seymour was following a custody arrangement when his ex-wife allegedly forged his signature and fled to Europe. His kids ended up in a Croatian orphanage. An eight-year-old told a stranger to Google his name and triggered his own rescue.Two doomsday moms. Two oblivious dads. Same church. Same state. Same defense: "I didn't know."When you grow up in a tradition where apocalyptic preparation is faithfulness and personal revelation is expected, how do you tell the difference between devotion and delusion? The kids could see it. Why couldn't the fathers?#RubyFranke #ElleshiaSeymour #KevinFranke #KendallSeymour #8Passengers #LDS #Mormon #CroatiaAbduction #TrueCrime #HiddenKillersJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

You know Ruby Franke's case. The 8 Passengers mom who tortured her children while her husband Kevin lived separately and "trusted" her completely. He hadn't seen his kids in over a year when his son escaped through a window.Now there's another case. Elleshia Seymour—also LDS, also Utah—allegedly took her four children to Croatia based on TikTok prophecies about Salt Lake being destroyed. Her ex-husband Kendall says he had no idea she'd fallen into doomsday beliefs. The kids ended up in a state-run orphanage. An eight-year-old triggered his own rescue by telling a stranger to Google his name.Two fathers. Same church. Same state. Same answer when asked how this happened: "I didn't know."Kevin Franke's son climbed out a window. Kendall Seymour's son used a stranger's phone. The children recognized danger and found a way out. The fathers trusted, provided, gave space, and stayed oblivious.When apocalyptic thinking is your baseline, you don't recognize when someone crosses the line. But the kids do.#KevinFranke #RubyFranke #8Passengers #KendallSeymour #ElleshiaSeymour #JodiHildebrandt #LDS #Mormon #TrueCrime #DevilInTheFamilyJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

On this week's Rundown, Ellyn and Joey have a lot to cover. They discuss Chad Franke who broke his silence on his mom, Ruby Franke. Then they discuss Brendan Banfield who is expected to testify in his own defense in the au pair affair double murder. They also go over updates on Michael Proctor, Michael McKee and the autopsy of Renee Good.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When police discovered an emaciated boy covered in wounds and duct tape, they learned he and his sister were being kept in the basement of Jodi Hildebrandt. She had built an online following by promoting harsh approaches to marriage advice and rigid child‑rearing strategies. The imprisoned children belonged to Ruby Franke, who abandoned her well‑known mommy vlog to collaborate with Hildebrandt on YouTube. As investigators dug into the case, they uncovered more about their methods…marked by domination, seclusion, and uncompromising demands for responsibility.The Netflix documentary “Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story” examines the notorious child abuse case through the lens of Franke's partner, accomplice, and enabler. It explores Hildebrandt's backstory, her controversial counseling techniques, as well as the ways she influenced the influencer…and its horrific consequences.OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "EVIL INFLUENCER" BEGIN IN THE FINAL 13 MINUTES OF THE EPISODE.In Crime of the Week: slipping the leash. For exclusive podcasts and more, sign up at Patreon.Sign up for our newsletter at crimewriterson.com.This show was recorded in The Caitlin Rogers Project Studio. Click to find out more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lauren and Christy deep dive the life and crimes of former YouTube star Ruby Franke. Christy's research reveals potential mental health issues, dangerous parenting, and concerning behavior from every adult involved! So grab a drink, put on some pjs, and join this duo for a true crime slumber party!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fatal Shooting at Salt Lake City Meetinghouse The Story: A tragic shooting occurred in the parking lot of a meetinghouse on Redwood Road during a funeral, leaving two men dead and six wounded. Why it's first: It is a violent event on church property involving the death of members. It touches on issues of safety at houses of worship. Key Detail: The victims were part of Utah's Tongan community. The Tongan population in Utah is significant; per the 2020 Census, Utah has the largest Tongan population of any state, with over 18,000 residents identifying as Tongan alone or in combination with other races. Angle: Focus on the tragedy of violence interrupting a “celebration of life” and the community response. Funeral of President Jeffrey R. Holland & Leadership Changes The Story: Following President Holland’s passing in late 2025, his funeral is set, and President Dieter F. Uchtdorf has been named Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve. Why it's important: This is a major shift in the “ecclesiastical org chart.” With President Oaks now President of the Church and Holland passing, the leadership dynamic changes significantly. Visual Aid: Because the hierarchy has shifted rapidly (Nelson passing, then Holland passing), a visual aid helps the audience visualize the new seniority. “The Next Apostle” Speculation The Story: With the vacancy left by President Holland, there is speculation on who President Oaks will call next. Angle: Discuss the Op-Ed suggesting “history making” picks like a Black apostle or someone from a non-traditional background (like a sports coach, though that is unlikely). This is great engagement fodder for listeners. Dissolving the Temple Square Mission The Story: After 30 years, the all-female Temple Square Mission is ending. Sisters from surrounding missions will now rotate in. Why it matters: This is the end of a specific cultural era. The Temple Square sisters were a unique fixture of Church headquarters. Angle: The shift toward “hybrid” missionary work (tours + traditional proselytizing) and the hiring of paid guides to assist. 2026 Mission Leadership Assignments The Story: 188 new mission presidents and companions called; 55 newly created missions. Angle: The sheer volume of new missions indicates the growth or reorganization efforts previously announced by the late President Nelson. Love is Blind Villain “Disowned” The Story: Kacie McIntosh, a cast member on Season 9, claims her LDS family “shunned” her due to her appearance and discussion of sex on the show. Why it matters: This hits the intersection of pop culture and “faith crisis/family dynamics” that resonates with many listeners. Angle: The tension between reality TV fame and conservative religious family values. The “Mysterious” Youth Vote (Data Heavy) The Story: Young Latter-day Saints are identifying less as Republicans, though they still lean conservative on social issues. The Stats: 40% of LDS voters aged 18-29 identify as Republican. 35% identify as Democrat. 25% identify as Independent. Despite the shift in labels, 56% of older Gen Z/Young Millennial members still supported the Republican presidential candidate in 2024. BYU “Hot Mic” Moment The Story: BYU player Therrian Alexander III was caught swearing on a hot mic during the Pop-Tarts Bowl. Angle: A lighthearted but debated topic—the pressure on BYU athletes to represent the “Honor Code” perfectly on national TV versus the reality of high-stakes sports. Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt Update The Story: An update on the aftermath of the abuse case. Kevin Franke has remarried; Ruby is still in prison; Shari Franke has written a memoir. Why it matters: This story gripped the Mormon internet (and the world). The update provides closure on the family’s attempt to heal. The post Fatal Shooting – Dark Horse Candidate – AoN 1001 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

Same hell, different year. Happy 2026 and welcome back to the show!! Instead of boring you with resolutions, we're easing into the new year with life updates, including a story time that involves me unexpectedly getting involved with the police, my NYC Christmas trip recap, an update on the running golf “beef” with my sister, and the return of my color analysis and decluttering hyperfixations.Then we hit the headlines and the stories everyone's talking about:• The NYE St. Barths rumors involving Alex Earle and Tom Brady • Bradley Cooper addressing plastic surgery speculation on the SmartLess podcast, and why constant celebrity face and body analysis feels so 2025• Kendall Jenner breaking her silence on rumors that she's a lesbian• The Netflix documentary Evil Influencer examining Jodi Hildebrandt and Ruby Franke, and the twisted case of child abuse and manipulation• The U.S. military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a January 3 operation carried out by Delta Force and other U.S. units, and whether the timing raises questions amid renewed attention on the Epstein files• My candid thoughts on the fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting of Renee Good, including how the encounter unfolded on video, official responses from immigration authorities and Minneapolis leaders, and the broader national debate around U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactics and use of force• The surreal case of former Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned international fugitive drug lord, Ryan Wedding, now on America's most wanted list for drug trafficking and murderHeavy topics, lighter moments, and lots of laughs. Thank you for joining me for another year! Enjoy the show!Subscribe + Join the Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/tjms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ REVIEW THE SHOW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ https://open.spotify.com/show/4ijzUBunTIHgVmahB0ISEN KEEP IN TOUCH!INSTAGRAM »⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinemonroe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TIKTOK » jacqueline.monroe EMAIL THE SHOW!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ tjmsshow@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MY MUSIC GUY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/robmonmusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SPONSORSSpotify for Podcasters

Same hell, different year. Happy 2026 and welcome back to the show!! Instead of boring you with resolutions, we're easing into the new year with life updates, including a story time that involves me unexpectedly getting involved with the police, my NYC Christmas trip recap, an update on the running golf “beef” with my sister, and the return of my color analysis and decluttering hyperfixations.Then we hit the headlines and the stories everyone's talking about:• The NYE St. Barths rumors involving Alex Earle and Tom Brady • Bradley Cooper addressing plastic surgery speculation on the SmartLess podcast, and why constant celebrity face and body analysis feels so 2025 • Kendall Jenner breaking her silence on rumors that she's a lesbian • The Netflix documentary Evil Influencer examining Jodi Hildebrandt and Ruby Franke, and the twisted case of child abuse and manipulation • The U.S. military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a January 3 operation carried out by Delta Force and other U.S. units, and whether the timing raises questions amid renewed attention on the Epstein files • My candid thoughts on the fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting of Renee Good, including how the encounter unfolded on video, official responses from immigration authorities and Minneapolis leaders, and the broader national debate around U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactics and use of force • The surreal case of former Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned international fugitive drug lord, Ryan Wedding, now on America's most wanted list for drug trafficking and murder Heavy topics, lighter moments, and lots of laughs. Thank you for joining me for another year! Enjoy the show! Subscribe + Join the Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/tjms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ REVIEW THE SHOW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ https://open.spotify.com/show/4ijzUBunTIHgVmahB0ISEN KEEP IN TOUCH!INSTAGRAM »⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinemonroe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TIKTOK » jacqueline.monroe EMAIL THE SHOW!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ tjmsshow@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MY MUSIC GUY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/robmonmusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

"Banfield" investigates an Ohio murder mystery gripping the nation. A dentist and his wife were killed in their home while their children were in the house. Could the kids provide any clues to police? Plus, a look at details you may not have noticed in that "person of interest" video.Also, one of the first officers on the scene of the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, goes to trial.Plus, the new "Evil Influencer" documentary from Netflix reveals new bombshells in the Jodi Hildebrandt case.

When the son of Mormon family vlogger Ruby Franke turned up bound, emaciated and apparently covered in blood – it horrified the police, the internet and Franke's millions of followers.The uber-strict brand of parenting advice she preached on her YouTube channel, “8 Passengers”, had been drawing online criticism for years. But even her loudest detractors couldn't know how despicable and unhinged her punishments had grown. That is, until a diary, found among evidence of torture in a windowless basement, revealed the depths of her abuse to the world.--Patreon - Ad-free & Bonus EpisodesYouTube - Full-length Video EpisodesTikTok / InstagramSources and more available on redhandedpodcast.com

Here is each link in the format you requested: article title – URL. President Jeffrey R. Holland dies at age 85 – https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/12/27/president-jeffrey-r-holland-dies-at-age-85/? LDS Church President Dallin Oaks? Here's who could be the next Latter-day Saint apostle – https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/12/28/lds-church-president-dallin-oaks/? Gordon Monson: Who's the next Latter-day Saint apostle? – https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/01/02/gordon-monson-next-latter-day/? General and Area Leadership (General Handbook 5.1.1.1) – https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/general-handbook/5-general-and-area-leadership?lang=eng#title_number4? Tips for Teaching the Old Testament in 2026: An Interview with Joshua Sears – https://leadingsaints.org/tips-for-teaching-the-old-testament-in-2026-an-interview-with-joshua-sears/? Countries, provinces and states with new missions in 2026 – https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2025/12/30/countries-provinces-states-new-mission-2026/? 6 highlights from missionary work in 2025 – https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2025/12/29/6-highights-missionary-work-2025-growth-sisters-18-mtc/? Shifting Horizons: The Globalization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – https://latterdaysaintmag.com/shifting-horizons-the-globalization-of-the-lds-church/? Acting president appointed to BYU–Hawaii as President Kauwe takes temporary leave – https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/acting-president-appointed-to-byu-hawaii-as-president-kauwe-takes-temporary-leave? Sophia Callahan on balancing an LDS mission and her collegiate volleyball career – https://universe.byu.edu/sports/sophia-callahan-on-balancing-an-lds-mission-and-her-collegiate-volleyball-career? Mr. Beast lists the Church of Jesus Christ as a ‘major sponsor' – https://www.moronichannel.org/newsroom/mr-beast-lists-church-of-jesus-christ-as-major-sponsor/? Ruby Franke's ex-husband Kevin remarries in photo posted by daughter Shari – https://people.com/ruby-frankes-ex-husband-kevin-remarries-in-photo-posted-by-daughter-shari-11874381? Nick Shirley – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Shirley? The surprising Mormon complexity in ‘Stranger Things' – https://religionnews.com/2025/11/25/the-surprising-mormon-complexity-in-stranger-things/? Popular Christian music is having a moment. 2026 might be its big year. – https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2025/12/31/popular-christian-music-forrest-frank-brandon-lake/? How ‘the father of Mormon cinema' lost his faith and found it again outside the LDS Church – https://www.eastidahonews.com/2025/12/how-the-father-of-mormon-cinema-lost-his-faith-and-found-it-again-outside-the-lds-church/? 50 years ago today – Jan 1, 1976 – http://www.todayinmormonhistory.com/2026/01/50-years-ago-today-jan-1-1976.html? 35 years ago today – Jan 1, 1991 – http://www.todayinmormonhistory.com/2026/01/35-years-ago-today-jan-1-1991.html? 10 years ago today – 2016 January 2 – http://www.todayinmormonhistory.com/2026/01/10-years-ago-today-2016-january-2.html?? This Week in Latter-days – http://thisweekinlatterdays.com/?

El caso de Jodi Hildebrandt, la terapeuta de Utah cuyo arresto por maltrato infantil junto con la 'youtuber' Ruby Franke destapó un retorcido caso de manipulación.

Kate discusses the Netflix documentary Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story, a chilling true-crime examination of Utah therapist Jodi Hildebrandt and her role in a devastating child abuse case involving popular parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke. Directed by Skye Borgman, the film explores how Hildebrandt, a licensed therapist and life coach, built power and credibility through her program ConneXions, ultimately manipulating Franke and others by weaponizing therapeutic language and moral authority. The documentary escalates as it reveals the “inhumane and merciless disciplinary regime” enforced under Hildebrandt's influence, normalizing cruelty in the name of accountability and faith. The story reaches its horrifying conclusion in August 2023, when Franke's emaciated 12-year-old son escaped through a window of Hildebrandt's home and sought help from a neighbor, triggering the arrest of both women and exposing the dangers of unchecked influence, therapy culture misuse, and social media-driven credibility. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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As 2025 comes to a close, Lionel and Lynn Shaw of Lynn's Warriors deliver a high-stakes Warrior Wednesday briefing on the escalating "war for our children". The duo explores the chilling reality of child exploitation, from the high-profile Ruby Franke influencer abuse case to the predatory algorithms of big tech that prioritize profit over safety. This conversation exposes the hidden dangers in your home—including radiation from earbuds, the rise of AI-enabled toys that can encourage self-harm, and how "grooming environments" like Roblox and Fortnite operate. Packed with actionable "warrior" tips, Lionel and Lynn explain how to reclaim your household by disabling private messaging, delaying device access, and keeping tech out of the bedroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Netflix's new documentary "Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story" drops December 30th, and it finally shifts the focus to where it belongs — not on Ruby Franke, but on the woman Ruby herself blamed for leading her into what she called "a dark delusion." Jodi Hildebrandt wasn't just Ruby's business partner. She was a licensed mental health counselor with a documented history of ethical violations, a pattern of isolating clients from their families, and an ideology that former clients say destroyed marriages and lives for nearly two decades before she ever met Ruby Franke. In 2012, her license was put on probation for disclosing confidential patient information without consent. The LDS Church removed her from their referral list. And she just kept going — rebranding as a "life coach" and building ConneXions into an online empire targeting vulnerable people within the Mormon community. Former clients described the same playbook over and over: separate spouses, pathologize normal behavior as addiction, cut off anyone who questions her, position herself as the only source of truth. One therapist who trained under her said publicly, "I believe she is evil. I don't say that lightly." Then Ruby Franke entered the picture. And things escalated to levels that would shock even seasoned investigators — duct tape, rope, cayenne pepper in open wounds, children forced to believe they deserved the torture they were receiving. Both women pleaded guilty to aggravated child abuse. Both were sentenced to four to thirty years. But the only reason any of this came to light is because a twelve-year-old boy climbed out a window and asked a stranger for help. A child had to save himself because every system that should have protected him failed. That's the real story here. #JodiHildebrandt #RubyFranke #EvilInfluencer #Netflix #TrueCrime #8Passengers #Documentary #ConneXions #MomsOfTruth #ChildAbuse Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Netflix's new documentary "Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story" drops December 30th, and it finally shifts the focus to where it belongs — not on Ruby Franke, but on the woman Ruby herself blamed for leading her into what she called "a dark delusion." Jodi Hildebrandt wasn't just Ruby's business partner. She was a licensed mental health counselor with a documented history of ethical violations, a pattern of isolating clients from their families, and an ideology that former clients say destroyed marriages and lives for nearly two decades before she ever met Ruby Franke. In 2012, her license was put on probation for disclosing confidential patient information without consent. The LDS Church removed her from their referral list. And she just kept going — rebranding as a "life coach" and building ConneXions into an online empire targeting vulnerable people within the Mormon community. Former clients described the same playbook over and over: separate spouses, pathologize normal behavior as addiction, cut off anyone who questions her, position herself as the only source of truth. One therapist who trained under her said publicly, "I believe she is evil. I don't say that lightly." Then Ruby Franke entered the picture. And things escalated to levels that would shock even seasoned investigators — duct tape, rope, cayenne pepper in open wounds, children forced to believe they deserved the torture they were receiving. Both women pleaded guilty to aggravated child abuse. Both were sentenced to four to thirty years. But the only reason any of this came to light is because a twelve-year-old boy climbed out a window and asked a stranger for help. A child had to save himself because every system that should have protected him failed. That's the real story here. #JodiHildebrandt #RubyFranke #EvilInfluencer #Netflix #TrueCrime #8Passengers #Documentary #ConneXions #MomsOfTruth #ChildAbuse Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Netflix's new documentary "Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story" drops December 30th, and it finally shifts the focus to where it belongs — not on Ruby Franke, but on the woman Ruby herself blamed for leading her into what she called "a dark delusion." Jodi Hildebrandt wasn't just Ruby's business partner. She was a licensed mental health counselor with a documented history of ethical violations, a pattern of isolating clients from their families, and an ideology that former clients say destroyed marriages and lives for nearly two decades before she ever met Ruby Franke. In 2012, her license was put on probation for disclosing confidential patient information without consent. The LDS Church removed her from their referral list. And she just kept going — rebranding as a "life coach" and building ConneXions into an online empire targeting vulnerable people within the Mormon community. Former clients described the same playbook over and over: separate spouses, pathologize normal behavior as addiction, cut off anyone who questions her, position herself as the only source of truth. One therapist who trained under her said publicly, "I believe she is evil. I don't say that lightly." Then Ruby Franke entered the picture. And things escalated to levels that would shock even seasoned investigators — duct tape, rope, cayenne pepper in open wounds, children forced to believe they deserved the torture they were receiving. Both women pleaded guilty to aggravated child abuse. Both were sentenced to four to thirty years. But the only reason any of this came to light is because a twelve-year-old boy climbed out a window and asked a stranger for help. A child had to save himself because every system that should have protected him failed. That's the real story here. #JodiHildebrandt #RubyFranke #EvilInfluencer #Netflix #TrueCrime #8Passengers #Documentary #ConneXions #MomsOfTruth #ChildAbuse Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Netflix's new documentary "Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story" drops December 30th, and it finally shifts the focus to where it belongs — not on Ruby Franke, but on the woman Ruby herself blamed for leading her into what she called "a dark delusion." Jodi Hildebrandt wasn't just Ruby's business partner. She was a licensed mental health counselor with a documented history of ethical violations, a pattern of isolating clients from their families, and an ideology that former clients say destroyed marriages and lives for nearly two decades before she ever met Ruby Franke. In 2012, her license was put on probation for disclosing confidential patient information without consent. The LDS Church removed her from their referral list. And she just kept going — rebranding as a "life coach" and building ConneXions into an online empire targeting vulnerable people within the Mormon community. Former clients described the same playbook over and over: separate spouses, pathologize normal behavior as addiction, cut off anyone who questions her, position herself as the only source of truth. One therapist who trained under her said publicly, "I believe she is evil. I don't say that lightly." Then Ruby Franke entered the picture. And things escalated to levels that would shock even seasoned investigators — duct tape, rope, cayenne pepper in open wounds, children forced to believe they deserved the torture they were receiving. Both women pleaded guilty to aggravated child abuse. Both were sentenced to four to thirty years. But the only reason any of this came to light is because a twelve-year-old boy climbed out a window and asked a stranger for help. A child had to save himself because every system that should have protected him failed. That's the real story here. #JodiHildebrandt #RubyFranke #EvilInfluencer #Netflix #TrueCrime #8Passengers #Documentary #ConneXions #MomsOfTruth #ChildAbuse Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Lara and Carey discuss Netflix and Paramount's battle royale to absorb the most and become official Entity, Andy Dick turning blue in Hollywood, and one Connecticut gay's war against Solid Core.On RHOSLC, the ladies leave behind Ruby Franke's Utah for the lapping blue waves of the Aegean. The cast trip to Greece is finally here! After a two-day journey to Santorini, Angie leads her friends/hostages around the island, forcing them to appreciate the motherland at every moment. Lisa and Angie's Cold War Angie rages on as Lisa makes sure her glam cuts into every activity planned. Heather decides to lob a troll Barlow's way by buying competing Cartier watches at Duty Free for herself and Wild Rose, and Meredith buys an evil eye necklace for Heather in hopes of purchasing her peace. Bronwyn does a full 180 and recants her thoroughly modern wishes for her and Todd's marriage, declaring full monogamy to the group. Meredith and Whitney go head-to-head once more at dinner on a mountaintop, with Meredith continuing her lifelong streak of taking zero accountability.Chapters: 00:00:00 Hey Mama!! 00:02:33 Jen Shah is out of prison 00:06:22 Carey and Lara are locked in on a gay from Connecticut 00:18:22 Everything in LA is becoming the Entity 00:20:50 RHOSLC RecapListen to this episode ad-free AND get access to weekly bonus episodes + video bonus episodes by joining the SUP Patreon. Watch video episodes of the pod on Thursdays by subscribing to the SUP YouTube. Relive the best moments of this iconic podcast by following the SUP TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lara and Carey are back in the vortex of Utah to hitch a ride on the covered wagons of our Saltiest of Queens. But first, they discuss Bryan Johnson's cringey declaration of love towards his longtime girlfriend/immortality assistant, shattering Lara's plan to woo him.On RHOSLC, Bronwyn continues her impeccable revenge campaign against Mr. Farts (Todd) and Muzzy by fetching Todd at the airport in a sloth costume and forcing Muzzy to mail Pride flags to protest anti-LGBTQ laws in Utah, much to Muzzy's Mormon chagrin. Whitney laments her money woes to Justin and — though futile — attempts to extract herself from Entity; Heather prepares her younger daughter for college and readies herself for an empty nest Cumspringa. In the spirit of her impending American citizenship, Bronwyn assembles the ladies for a “Spill the Tea Party” where they reenact the Boston Tea Party and confess to the gossip they've spread about each other. Meredith's plane meltdown comes into question again, as Whitney accuses her of being a pill-popping booze head, leading Meredith to whip out drug tests to clear her name. Then, in the spirit of Utah, Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt make a shocking cameo…Chapters:00:00:00 It's SUP After Dark (at 3pm!)00:03:19 Major Bryan Johnson Update! He's found love in an ageless place.00:20:12 RHOSLC Recap!Come see SUP LIVE for the first time in 2025 on December 6th and 7th in the heart of Hollywood. Tickets on sale now at sexyuniquepodcast.comListen to this episode ad-free AND get access to weekly bonus episodes + video bonus episodes by joining the SUP Patreon. Watch video episodes of the pod on Thursdays by subscribing to the SUP YouTube. Relive the best moments of this iconic podcast by following the SUP TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In most families, the holidays are driven by loving, caring mothers who can't wait to get everybody under the same roof. But what happens when the “mom” at the center of the story is accused — or convicted — of destroying her own family? In this Profiling Evil episode, we look at how high-profile women like Ruby Franke, Jodi Hildebrandt, Kouri Richins, and Lori Vallow Daybell will likely spend their holidays behind bars. Richins' charges are still allegations. What are the holidays actually like in prisons and jails. We'll even chat about the difference from conditions in historic Utah jails from the 1800s and how they compared the modern world of inmate tablets, education programs, and even conjugal-visits. Is spending Christmas in prison the worst thing that can happen to you…or is it living with the knowledge that you murdered or brutalized your own children?#ProfilingEvil #MappingEvil #RubyFranke #JodiHildebrandt #KouriRichins #KoriRichins #EricRichins #LoriVallowDaybell #LoriDaybell #JJVallow #TyleeRyan #TammyDaybell #truecrime #prisonlife #holidayinprison #ChristmasInPrison #UtahJails #JuabCountyJail #StGeorgeJail #FillmoreJail #UtahTerritorialJail #womeninprison #childabuse #childmurder #influencercrime #doomsdaymom #corrections #incarceration #victims #criminalbehavior #riskreduction #LasVegasConference #Newspapers=======================================Email your questions to: ProfilingEvil@gmail.com========================================20% Discount off of Newspapers.com https://Newspapers.com/ProfilingEvil========================================LOOKING FOR WAYS TO SUPPORT PROFILING EVIL?

What happens when faith turns into fanaticism — and motherhood turns into control?  In this searing Hidden Killers commentary, Tony Brueski unpacks the disturbing psychology behind Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt, the duo whose “spiritual discipline” of children became a criminal horror show. Ruby's journey from YouTube mom to convicted abuser isn't just about narcissism — it's about moral addiction. She craved righteousness the way others crave power, and Jodi knew exactly how to feed that need. Together they built a belief system where cruelty became holiness, obedience became worship, and children paid the price. Tony explores the cult-like dynamic between leader and follower, the shared delusion (folie à deux) that turned ideology into torture, and the deeper question of why authoritarian faith systems flourish online. This is the story of how conviction curdles into control — and how easily “doing good” becomes the justification for doing harm. #RubyFranke #JodiHildebrandt #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #8Passengers #TrueCrimePodcast #ReligiousAbuse #ParentingGoneWrong #CultPsychology #UtahCrime Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

What happens when faith turns into fanaticism — and motherhood turns into control?  In this searing Hidden Killers commentary, Tony Brueski unpacks the disturbing psychology behind Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt, the duo whose “spiritual discipline” of children became a criminal horror show. Ruby's journey from YouTube mom to convicted abuser isn't just about narcissism — it's about moral addiction. She craved righteousness the way others crave power, and Jodi knew exactly how to feed that need. Together they built a belief system where cruelty became holiness, obedience became worship, and children paid the price. Tony explores the cult-like dynamic between leader and follower, the shared delusion (folie à deux) that turned ideology into torture, and the deeper question of why authoritarian faith systems flourish online. This is the story of how conviction curdles into control — and how easily “doing good” becomes the justification for doing harm. #RubyFranke #JodiHildebrandt #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #8Passengers #TrueCrimePodcast #ReligiousAbuse #ParentingGoneWrong #CultPsychology #UtahCrime Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Vinnie Politan takes a deep dive into the cases of mothers accused of torturing children: #RubyFranke, #KimberlySullivan, and #ShandaVanderArk.#CourtTV - What do YOU think?Binge all episodes of #VinniePolitanInvestigates here: https://www.courttv.com/trials/vinnie-politan-investigates/Watch the full video episode here: https://youtu.be/yq1L4D8xFc0Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/joinFOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVEhttps://www.courttv.com/trials/HOW TO FIND COURT TVhttps://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/This episode of Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast was hosted by Vinnie Politan, produced by Kerry O'Connor and Robynn Love, and edited by Autumn Sewell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 aggravated child abuse. In this episode of Hidden Killers, we're digging into what this “fresh start” really means — not just for Kevin, but for the children who lived under a camera, inside a home built on discipline, doctrine, and denial. Kevin was never charged in Ruby's criminal case. The two had separated before her arrest in 2023. But he was there for the rise of the YouTube family empire — a channel that broadcast strict, often disturbing parenting choices as content. And while Ruby ultimately took the fall with her counselor-turned-co-conspirator Jodi Hildebrandt, Kevin's role in normalizing the platform is still under scrutiny. Now, he's trying to course-correct. He supported Utah's new “child influencer” law — requiring that kids in monetized content receive protected earnings and the right to have their footage pulled as adults. His testimony was powerful. But does it erase the years he spent behind the camera? This segment unpacks the psychology of quick re-partnering after trauma, the legal line between enabling and accountability, and why moving on isn't the same as making it right. We examine the public push for “redemption,” and ask the hard question: is this genuine healing — or a quiet rebranding campaign? It's not about punishing a man for starting over. It's about asking what real accountability looks like when the kids didn't get a choice. #KevinFranke #RubyFranke #8Passengers #TrueCrime #ChildAbuseAwareness #YouTubeFamily #HiddenKillers #FamilyVloggers #PsychologicalAbuse #ParentalAccountability #RedemptionArc #SocialMediaLaw Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap!  We hope you had an incredible Labor Day weekend! Today, we welcome Jessi Hildebrant for an incredible interview, discussing their thoughts and experience on Jodi Hildebrant and Ruby Franke. Meanwhile, Susie Evans stops by to talk about Peacocks' The Paper red carpet and the conversations she had with the cast. Plus, we get into RHOC, RHOM, Cardi B's court case, and Love Island USA astrology with Not That Cosmic… You won't want to miss it.  TRIGGER WARNING: This interview contains topics related to child abuse, so please listen at your own comfort. “Jodi is the mastermind here, this would never have happened without Jodi.” Subscribe to The ENVY Media Newsletter Today: https://www.viallfiles.com/newsletter  Listen to Humble Brag with Cynthia Bailey and Crystal Kung Minkoff. Available wherever you get your podcasts and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@humblebragpod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/humble-brag-with-crystal-and-cynthia/id1774286896 Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/  We've partnered with Mint Mobile to open a hot takes hotline to hear your scorching hot opinions! Give us your hot takes, thoughts and theories and we'll read and react to the best ones on an upcoming Reality Recap episode! All you have to do is call 1-855-MINT-TLK or, if you prefer the numbers, that's 1-855-646-8855 and leave us a message. Please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@theviallfiles.com to be a part of our Monday episodes. Follow us on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheViallFiles Listen To Disrespectfully now! Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disrespectfully/id1516710301 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0J6DW1KeDX6SpoVEuQpl7z?si=c35995a56b8d4038 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCh8MqSsiGkfJcWhkan0D0w To Order Nick's Book Go To: http://www.viallfiles.com  If you would like to get some texting advice on Office Hours send an email to asknick@theviallfiles.com with “Texting Office Hours” in the subject line! To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/theviallfiles   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Hero Bread-  Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code VIALL at checkout. SKIMS - Shop our favorite bras and underwear at https://SKIMS.com  Bombas - Head over to https://bombas.com/viall and use code viall for 20% off your first purchase. Cymbiotika - Go to https://cymbiotika.com/viall to get 20% off plus free shipping. Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (04:16) - Household Headlines (17:39) - The Paper Red Carpet (26:49) - Reality Predictions With Not That Cosmic (38:56) - Love Island (52:28) - RHOC (01:02:39) - RHOM (01:15:13) - Jessi Interview (02:12:28) - Outro Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall @nnataliejjoy @cosmicblondi @jessitattooer @susiecevans @ciaracrobinson @justinkaphillips @leahgsilberstein @dereklanerussell @the_mare_bare  

Olivia Crist and Lauren Andrade serve as executive producers of Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence, a four-part ID Discovery docuseries that offers an unflinching look at Jodi Hildebrandt's rise to influence within the Mormon community through her popular ConneXions program—and how that program ultimately led her to Ruby Franke, laying the groundwork for their disturbing and destructive bond. Through extensive interviews with former clients, the series reveals the cult-like, manipulative tactics Hildebrandt employed, exposing the devastating impact on individuals and families who turned to her for help with their marriages and personal struggles. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kate discusses what to watch this week including Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence (ID), Chrisleys: Back to Reality (Lifetime), Love Con Revenge (Netflix), Blood & Myth (Hulu), and Caregiving (PBS). Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.