The Rise and Fall of YouTube Mom Ruby Franke — The Story So Far

The YouTube channel “8 Passengers” was once a powerhouse in the family content space on the platform, boasting millions of views each month with over two million subscribers. Ruby Franke and her husband, Kevin Franke, launched the channel in 2015 with a major focus on their six children and parenting skills in their vlog-style videos. The channel’s success came crashing down when YouTube terminated the account just days after Ruby Franke’s 12-year-old son escaped from her business partner’s home “covered in wounds” after he was allegedly tied up using duct tape and starved to the point of emaciation. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber breaks down the timeline of Ruby Franke’s rise and fall on the YouTube platform. LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube Management - Bobby Szoke Podcasting - Sam Goldberg Writing & Video Editing - Michael Deininger Guest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane Kaye Social Media Management - Vanessa Bein & Kiera Bronson SUBSCRIBE TO OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Court Junkie They Walk Among America Devil In The Dorm The Disturbing Truth Speaking Freely LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.