Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke

4.1

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Documentary

Crime

2025

TV-MA

When popular vlogger Ruby Franke is arrested for child abuse in August 2023, it quickly becomes one of the biggest trending stories in America. For years, the Frankes’ YouTube channel had documented a wholesome, happy family life, with nearly 3 million subscribers tuning in at its peak. But as the cracks began to show, the family turned to counselor Jodi Hildebrandt for guidance – and rapidly found themselves trapped in a nightmare.

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"I followed this story when it broke and the whole thing was heartbreaking. So much of it is reminiscent of the Doomsday Cult mom and it makes me so scared that these kids could have ended up the same as the others. Lucky to be alive but a lot of trauma that they’ll need to live with now. "

Sarah Joubert

"Im shocked. Speechless. "

Julia s.

"Waste of time. If you’re on social media you’ve already seen most of what was put in this doc. Literally just watched not ep 1 & 3 (last). It’s horrible what happened to those kids. Ruby Franke basically was brainwashed by psycho LDS member, Jody Hildebrandt to believe her kids were demons. Ruby is crazy and I hope they both rot in prison. "

Kristen P.

"So hard to rate this as “GREAT”. Just wow.. I have no words. 😶 "

Leanne 🧿👣

"This was so sad to watch, I used to watch them "

Alyssa Brooke Knott

"I’m just a month younger than Chad (the eldest son). I watched the channel when I was younger, and as I got older I realized how weird ruby truly was. I followed along with it until finally she was arrested. This story is so heartbreaking and I can’t even imagine the pain those children were in."

bre

"The unseen footage of this woman is so disturbing and creepy. Her emotions are so forced and fake. Those poor children. I hope they go on to live happy and full lives without that pathetic excuse of a “mother”."

Ophelia

"absolutely f**king sick. "

Lily :)

"Such a heartbreaking story. My heart goes out to those kids, I hope they’re doing okay now! This really shows the sad reality of what can be happening behind closed doors. "