On August 30th, 2023, a disturbing call to 9-1-1 revealed a harrowing scene: a young boy, emaciated, injured, and bound with duct tape, seeking help from a neighbor. This boy turned out to be the son of popular family vlogger Ruby Frankie, who, along with her business partner Jody Hildebrandt, was later arrested and charged with six counts of aggravated child abuse. Further investigation at Jody’s house uncovered another one of Ruby’s children in a similar condition, leading to all of Ruby’s minor children being placed in the care of DCFS.
Ruby and her estranged husband Kevin have faced criticism in the past for their harsh punishment methods, which were documented on their YouTube channel. However, Kevin claims to be unaware of the full extent of the abuse, and is currently working to regain custody of his children.
As a highly detailed crime investigator, I will be breaking down the entire case, from start to finish, and delving into the unsettling history of this family vlogging empire on my YouTube channel, “Tend to Life.” Stay tuned for more updates as we uncover the truth behind this tragic incident.
@annieelise
Full video here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=l4BKYgMmp1U&si=pL1BOE9_7L9aiFBT
@WildWyatt_S
Dang I use to watch this family’s YouTube all the time 😢
@kimberlymarrone1727
Thats bull shit, the husband not only knew what was going on but he was as guilty as the wife.
@mgrant753
Hmm sounds like my mom – glad teachers brought or bought me food in highschool so i could eat every few days
@lr4635
How does one go from ‘attempting to teach responsibility’ to duck taping / handcuffing and starving your own children?
@emanuelecerioni6266
The husband is as much guilty as that evil bitch for either allowing it or ignoring it… I sure hope they both get 20 yrs minimum
@chlin4600
How do these people make so much money to maintain their plenty of children and lifestyle?
@annab6726
But they're CHRISTIANS!! /s
@kaisershindler8276
Sick fers
@Target759
Ruby is rude
@touryhope714
She better get prison
@maryelaine-blinstrubchambe6083
Those women are sadistic narcissist. They should serve incredibly long prison sentences, and never be allowed near children again.
@coolgirl-ug9gq
😡😡😡what a pyscho
@karenbarker6832
There a cult he shouldn’t get them ! Just me
@karenbarker6832
Oh he no’s her an how she is !! He don’t need those kids either !! Shari if anybody. I’d take them far away from any of them !!
@BetsyinMiami
On the connections video ..in my opinion …it looks like Jody and Ruby were more than friends… does no one else see it???
@krystalazofficial
I PRAY they do a deep dive on the dad before releasing the children to him. There's no way he didn't know something was going on or at the very least suspect something. They didn't split that long ago… I'm not buying it
@alimadrigal7010
Amen im so glad they got them
@MrsPrincess973
poor thing, the children better stay where they are and they don't even go to that dad, he would still do something to them, maybe they are in a good place now ☺
@knuckles745
Religion is a cult… lets be serious people. This is not an isolated incident. There are probably tons of kids going through this
@lizbolick5591
Ruby Frankie is pure evil 😈 and i think kids need to be remove from her and their father unless he going to go through major theaphy and parenting class no children should be punished have food taking away or basic needs
@Danielito9320
Please don't blame the religion because it has nothing to do with it. We all have free will.
@SandraLily2
He wasn't "bound with duct tape." Thete were duct tape marks.
@sunnymorningday6537
Look at Ruby. She withholds food from her children because she, herself, doesn’t eat. I think she has an eating disorder and is passing it on to the children.
@vapsa56
The husband knew about everything that was going on in that house. Unless he had a second "sister wife" in another house where he lived. Those children did not have anything remotely close that resembled a normal family. They will have difficulty in adjusting to the real world.
@MrsShocoTaco
The business partner was holding him captive?
@nancyhamilton9981
privilege to eat dinner??? WHAT is that??? JAIL HER
@Saw-Mc
Can we get married 😊
@tinamiller-nw8vl
Ewwwww she's a freaking monster and a piece of 💩 and her partner!!! See you never know what is behind closed doors. There's probably so many other children in the need to be saved. God please help Your children get help they need 😢😢😢
@richardbarrow4620
Jodi's home is in one of the most exclusive communities in Utah and it doesn't look like Jodi missed too many meals.
@lifesajourney9575
Jodi Hildebrandt 3-million dollar home looks like an abandoned prison. Creepy!! ….
@virginiabethard831
DO NOT GIVE THOSE CHILDREN TO HIM!!!!!!!!!!?
@bryonblackler2210
damn self righteous self aggrandizing mormon cultists and dad wants the kids back so much for momo family values
@faustinodeparra864
No way he doesn't know anything no way
@Ian-mj4pt
Was being said for years but obviously because shes a religious zealot she gets a pass as for the father pleading ignorance ffs .
@beastmodeforever86
I think this is completely awful are not unusual like going to bed without dinner that was a common practice when I was growing up and it worked
@shelbycane9981
Her house looks like a prison!!!
@Bkindtoeachother
He was part of the problem as well.
@vickilawrence7207
Wow! They should never have those kids back again! Neither parent should have them again
@sharonblevins3281
Sweet looking little boy. 😢 I'm glad the authorities stepped in. Mother is a creul parent and needs training for taking care of her kids. He didn't think the abuse was wrong thats why.
@alyssachasse1661
What about the ex husbands involvement???
@user-eq2sc6kz1u
Jail the abuser .throw the key away.
@wildbynature3192
Was that one whole house!?.
@hizgrase
Dad should be arrested for abandoning those kids and not reporting it
@angelwestbrook716
The father is and was involved entirely.
@kai0tfoool
No way in hell. He would of known. The only way he wouldn't of is if he was never around and didn't bother to even see them. He doesn't deserve the kids , seeing as he was a shit father to begin with. Don't have that many kids if you won't care for them.
@amandaboom3777
What kind of bunker/prison was Jodi holding those kids hostage in anyway.
@sul1582
Her husband is guilty as well.
@brendaosborne2216
Sick people