Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt sentenced as ex business partner blamed

In a recent development, the well-known content creator Ruby Franke has expressed regret towards children for her actions. This comes after a judge handed down a lengthy sentence of 60 years.

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Ruby Franke, who used to make family videos, and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt were given a sentence of four to 60 years in jail on Tuesday for committing what the prosecution referred to as child abuse comparable to that found in concentration camps.

According to Eric Clarke, Franke's kids were frequently deprived of nourishment, hydration, proper sleeping facilities, and virtually any type of amusement.

If the elder kid hadn't been brave enough to escape and seek help from a nearby neighbor by calling the cops, it's impossible to say how much longer he would have managed to endure in that circumstance," he remarked.

Franke informed Judge Walton that she was heavily influenced by Hildebrandt, who received a sentence for the same crime of child abuse. They will both be serving their sentences in a row.

The woman who had six children was very popular on YouTube some time ago. She managed to get a lot of people following her channel, where she gave tips on how to raise kids. However, things didn't go well for her when she and Hildebrandt got arrested in August 2023 for mistreating her children.

This occurred when one of Franke's children managed to get away from Hildebrandt's residence and ran to a nearby neighbor's house who then contacted emergency services.

According to the arrest warrants, the undernourished boy stated that Hildebrandt applied a mixture of cayenne pepper and honey on their injuries, which were a result of being restrained with a rope.

Judge Accuses Hildebrandt Of Terrorizing Ruby Franke's Kids

During Jodi Hildebrandt's sentencing hearing, Judge John Walton spoke critically of her actions and said that she caused fear and anxiety in Ruby Franke's children.

This situation is very sad, and it is mainly your responsibility. When we think about what happened, it's clear that you did something terrible to these kids. As an adult, it's your job to ensure that children are safe from harm. If you have special knowledge or training, that responsibility is even greater. Sadly, you failed to protect these vulnerable children and instead, you caused them distress and fear. As a result, there are devastating consequences that we can all see.

He informed her that it is the duty of adults to safeguard children.

The scenario concerning these kids and the manner in which you handle it appears to be out of touch with reality and lacks any measure of morality or practicality.

Hildebrandt received the highest punishment of a potential 60-year imprisonment for four accusations of mistreating children.

On the evening of February 20th, 2024 at 10:30 pm, Andrea Cavallier wrote a blog post.

Mom Influencer Ruby Franke Faces 60-year Prison Term

Ruby Franke, a mother of six who previously offered tips on parenting to millions of people on the internet, became emotional while addressing the court on Tuesday. Just before a Utah judge delivered four separate sentences of one to fifteen years behind bars, Franke confessed to four counts of child abuse, which she admitted to in December.

Jodi Hildebrandt, Franke's previous business partner, was given an identical punishment. According to their plea agreements, they will serve their sentences successively. The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole will ultimately determine if they will spend four to 60 years in jail.

Franke apologized to her kids on Tuesday with tears in her eyes, for subjecting them to physical and emotional abuse.

Andrea Cavallier wrote a blog post on February 20, 2024 at 9:30pm.

Kids In Ruby Franke’s Care In ‘concentration Camp’, Say Prosecutors

Before the legal proceedings for Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt's sentencing, the prosecutor Eric Clarke alleged that Franke's offspring were currently residing in an environment that closely resembled that of a concentration camp.

According to him, the kids were constantly deprived of basic necessities like food, water, and comfortable sleeping arrangements. They also had no access to any sources of amusement, and were kept away from other people, hidden from visitors. On top of all that, the children had to endure grueling physical labor, such as lugging heavy boxes up and down the stairs, and sitting against a wall without any support for extended periods of time.

He kept talking, saying that the children were made to work with their hands outside, even when it was very hot outside. They didn't even have shoes or socks to protect their feet. Sometimes they had to stay outside on a concrete patio for several hours, or even days. They were also hit by someone. When the authorities found the children, they were so hurt that they had to go to the hospital. The 12-year-old's injuries from being tied up were especially terrible.

If the elder child didn't have the bravery to escape and request the assistance of a nearby individual to contact the authorities, it's unknown how much longer he could have endured in that circumstance.

Before Hildebrandt received her sentence, Mr. Clarke stated that Franke had displayed “a great deal of regret” by accepting consecutive prison sentences and agreeing to work with authorities against Hildebrandt. However, he also added that Hildebrandt had exhibited minimal to no remorse for her behavior.

Mr. Clarke stated that during recorded phone conversations, which will be presented to the Board of Pardons and Parole, Hildebrandt continuously stated that she was the one who was wronged and that the children were at fault. He further expressed his concern that she posed a severe risk to the community.

Andrea Cavallier wrote a blog post at 9:03 pm on February 20th, 2024.

Mom's Personality Changed After Meeting Hildebrandt, Parents Claim

Prior to the sentencing on Tuesday, the parents of Ruby Franke submitted a written statement asserting that she had undergone a transformation after seeking the assistance of a therapist to aid one of her children.

Jodi Hildebrandt acted as her mentor in the year 2020.

Her parents mentioned that during the summer of 2020, Ruby's mindset underwent a change. As a result, by the fall of that year, she completely severed her connections with her family, siblings, and intimate acquaintances.

For a period of three years, whenever we communicated with her briefly, she would make false accusations against us or blow events out of proportion. She seemed to have a distorted view of reality. She was indoctrinated to such an extent that we could no longer identify the person we once knew.

After being taken into custody, Franke returned to her usual self according to reports. It was stated that she expressed appreciation for being detained and viewed it as a significant wake-up call, recognizing the benefit it brought.

We urge you to be as compassionate as you can to our daughter. As her parents, we hope that she will eventually reconcile with her children and that they will recall her as the caring mother she once was, and ultimately pardon her. This would provide them with the best possible emotional comfort.

On February 20, 2024 at 8:40 PM, Andrea Cavallier posted an article.

Brother Implicates Jodi Hildebrandt In Ruby Franke's Case

Beau Griffiths, who is Franke's sibling, provided a written declaration indicating that Jodi Hildebrandt was the cause of the situation.

He didn't attend the court hearing on Tuesday.

He wrote that throughout her time on YouTube, she frequently expressed her mission to convey the significance of mothers and their power in raising their children.

I never cared much about her and her kids, but I was really amazed by how much kindness and generosity she has always shown toward my own kids.

According to his statement, a lot of the lessons in the Connexions program were rational and beneficial. However, he later realized that it was precisely this aspect of the program that made it hazardous.

On February 20, 2024 at 8:10 PM, Andrea Cavallier wrote a blog.

Hildebrandt Receives Four Consecutive Sentences From Judge

Before being sentenced, the prosecutor started by stating that "Miss Hildebrandt did not demonstrate any regret. She still holds the children accountable (according to jailhouse calls)."

The argument made in defense goes like this: "Each case has its own angle. These two people have been accused of various things, but only the facts specified in the plea agreement can be considered real."

The magistrate talked to Hildebrandt face-to-face, then gave him identical punishment as Franke.

The court session came to an end.

The blog post by Andrea Cavallier on February 20, 2024, at 5:53 PM.

Hildebrandt Convicted Of Terrorizing Children

Judge Walton addressed Jodi Hildebrandt directly before declaring her punishment.

You are mostly responsible for this situation. Your actions have had a terrible impact on these kids. It seems that you have frightened them.

On February 20th, 2024 at 5:45 PM, Andrea Cavallier made a blog post.

Jodi Hildebrandt Faces Sentencing In Court

Hildebrandt's defender stated: "Based on my interactions with Miss Hildebrandt, I don't believe that the perception of her is accurate."

She takes ownership of her actions and is prepared to face the outcomes that follow.

Hildebrandt expresses, "I had a genuine love for these children. The reason I chose not to proceed with a trial was to spare them from having to revisit the trauma."

On February 20th, 2024 at 5:40 PM, Andrea Cavallier made a blog post.

Franke Convicted For Child Abuse

Last year, Franke pleaded guilty to charges of child abuse and was subsequently sentenced to serve four terms ranging from one to fifteen years in jail.

Her guilty plea to four counts of second-degree felony aggravated child abuse resulted in Judge Walton delivering a sentence of four consecutive terms, each ranging between one and fifteen years.

The court has asked to pause the process of paying restitution with a time limit of eight months as instructed by the court.

Andrea Cavallier posted on February 20, 2024 at 5:38 PM.

Emotional Ruby Franke Speaks In Court Before Sentencing

I used to think that the world was a terrible place where church leaders deceive and sexually abuse people, especially innocent children. Unfortunately, my belief in this led me down a harmful path of criminal behavior. It's important to note that Jodi Hildebrandt was not my business partner, but instead my son's counselor.

Franke starts crying as she refers to her kids and her former spouse Kevin as the most important people in her life.