YouTube Mom Ruby Franke Sentenced to 60 Years for Severe Child Abuse

In a news story that has sent shockwaves through the digital world, former YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke, a mother of six known for offering parenting advice to millions online, received a sentence of up to 60 years in prison after pleading guilty to child abuse charges, according to The Independent.

During her court appearance, Franke broke down in tears while addressing the court before Judge Richard Christofferson. The judge sentenced Franke to four consecutive terms of one to 15 years in prison, potentially totaling 60 years. These sentences were the result of Franke pleading guilty to four counts of child abuse in December, according to sources cited in the newspaper.

YouTube Mom Franke's crimes came to light when her 12-year-old son bravely escaped their home and sought help, exposing an appalling pattern of mistreatment. Authorities described the children's living conditions as disturbing, with prosecutors comparing them to a "concentration camp." Franke's actions included physical and psychological torture, in stark contrast to the positive parenting advice she portrayed online.

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Franke's former business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, also involved in the abuse, received the same sentence.

"The children were regularly denied food, water, beds to sleep in, and virtually all forms of entertainment," Utah prosecutor Eric Clarke said.

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The arrests of Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt occurred in August 2023 following an incident involving Franke's malnourished 12-year-old son. The child managed to escape through a window at Hildebrandt's residence in Ivins, Utah, seeking help from a neighbor for food and water. Police reports indicate that the child had suffered injuries from being restrained with a rope.

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