Shocking Revelations from Ruby Franke’s Family: Blood, Betrayal, and Abuse Exposed

Grab your popcorn, folks! The disintegration of the YouTube family vlogging sensation Ruby Franke is about to get a whole lot darker. In the upcoming Hulu docuseries, *Devil In The Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke*, her daughter Shari Franke spills the tea on horrifying instances of abuse within the Franke household. During a particularly chilling moment, Shari, now 21, recalls a time when she helped her younger brother, Chad, “clean blood off the walls” after he suffered brutal beatings from their mother. You might think this sounds like a plot twist ripped straight from a horror story, but this is reality for the Franke children, who rose to fame on their YouTube channel, *8 Passengers*.

The Frankes were well-known for their strict, sometimes controversial parenting methods that caught the eye—and ire—of viewers back in 2020. Many fans echoed concerns regarding the unsavory parenting techniques showcased on their channel, which included depriving the kids of basic needs, all while Ruby and Kevin Franke insisted everything was “taken out of context.” However, the mask began to slip when Ruby partnered with Jodi Hildebrandt, a former sex therapist, to promote their take on parenting via a podcast, raising even more eyebrows.

In a shocking turn of events, Shari disowned her mother, feeling a sense of urgency over the safety of her younger siblings. In 2023, the grim situation escalated further when Ruby and Jodi were arrested for aggravated child abuse after the grim escape of Shari’s malnourished 12-year-old brother. As of late 2023, both women pleaded guilty and face lengthy prison sentences, with the courts yet to finalize the exact terms.

Shari has even delved into her family’s dark past in her memoir, *The House of My Mother: A Daughter’s Quest for Freedom*, shedding light on the prolonged periods of terrifying punishments the Franke children endured. As the court continues to deal out consequences and the family dramas unfold, many are left wondering what led this family of influencers down such a dark path and what it means for their legacy.

Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and People Magazine, Hulu, The Daily Beast