Child Abuse by Utah Parenting Blogger Ruby Franke
Utah parenting blogger Ruby Franke pleaded guilty to child abuse charges, highlighting how power and public image allowed her crimes to go unchecked. She and another mother ran a joint YouTube channel before being arrested. The downfall of Franke's online persona is captured in a documentary. Both women were sentenced to serve 30-60 years in prison.
Key Points
- Franke and Hildebrandt ran a joint YouTube channel before being arrested
- Franke's online persona as a perfect mom contrasted with her abusive behavior
- Documentary 'Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke' captures Franke's downfall
- Franke and Hildebrandt sentenced to 30-60 years in prison for child abuse
Pros
- Highlighting importance of recognizing signs of child abuse
- Prompting discussions on ethical obligations of content creators to protect children
Cons
- Tragic impact on Franke's children and family
- Revealing dark truth behind an influencer's curated online persona