20/20 ‘Ruby Franke: From Momfluencer to Felon’

[@normas2319]

He was so polite the way he said, “can I ask you for two favors, well I guess just one”. That poor baby…some people really don’t deserve to be parents.

[@basil33]

Yes! And he wanted to turn himself in since they brainwashed him into thinking he was the evil one. Very sad

[@britneythao]

The second request might have been water or something to eat.

[@thatderangedbunny]

❤❤

[@meghanmisaliar]

That was heartbreaking 😢

[@courtneycoley8487]

😢😢😢

[@nanasewdear]

That man's 911 call broke my heart. There are some good people in the world and I'm thankful that this little guy found one of them.

[@Pennylee58]

Heartbreaking 💔

[@alwayzhope4ever]

I was gutted. Now, seeing the body cam footage showing his wife tending to that baby while he’s on the phone to 911, intensified that feeling. It’s profoundly bittersweet.

[@Jamietheroadrunner]

Did u see how skeletal he was? It made me burst into tears. How did this cvnt in any way think this was ok, especially being a public figure.

[@nanasewdear]

@@Jamietheroadrunner And his wounds! I don't see how a mother could ever get to this point mentally. She is where she belongs and I hope those little ones are healing.

[@asbisi]

Two of them, his wife is an angel too, bless them both.

[@HolaUnicorn]

The moment the boy said he had 2 favors, but after asking for a ride to the police station he said “well, actually 1 is fine” 😭 lost it right there.

[@afrodite9801]

the second favor was probably some water.

[@HolaUnicorn]

@@afrodite9801that’s what I was thinking. Water or food 😢

[@jimmycline4778]

He wanted some food and water

[@weirdloverwilde]

Same 😣🥺😭

[@shantellCook]

Same

[@TLE1979]

The young boy saved all his siblings from those evil so called mommy influencers. He was so well spoken and knew what he was going through was wrong.

[@RaspBerryPies]

What sucks is that the oldest kid had escaped when they turned 18 and called the police many times to warn them and they did nothing. Just like always they only do something once they see physical damage has been done

[@LightningWolf127]

That neighbor who answered the door is a freaking hero thank you sir who ever you are for saving those children 😢❤️

[@Channiej93]

Literally made me tear up 😭😭

[@BadMonkeyFinger_Audio]

I think the neighbour did what any normal person would do (although we sure seem to be in short supply of normal people these days...). The little boy who escaped and went for help is the true hero here, imo.

[@mantis10_surf85]

Boohoo 😭

[@terryyakamoto3488]

If anyone ever finds themselves in the horrific situation of finding a starving person, give them water but don't give them food because if they haven't eaten for over five days and they suddenly eat, they can have a cardiac arrest, it's called refeeding syndrome and was a common phenomenon when the Nazi concentration camps were liberated. Can't blame the cops for not knowing this because this situation is exceptionally rare, thankfully

[@SciDOCMBC]

Even without having seen the boy's pictures, it says a lot about the boy's condition when even this man can't help but cry about it.

[@xPetyr]

Just imagine how many don't escape and we never find out.

[@ems901]

Thousands and thousands

[@Odin33356]

Home of the glass houses

[@nicotinedietcoke]

Lori and Chad Daybell did the same/worse to their kids in the same exact town

[@julievanderleest]

I can’t begin to imagine. If this doesn’t shatter the heart, nothing will. It’s beyond the most heartbreaking and disgusting crimes there is. These poor kids deserve to be held and greatly loved.

[@alanmalcheski8882]

DOJ has plenty of statistics on that. at least 125,000 per year in the USA. Women are found guilty of child abuse, in general, more than men. Not sexual necessarily. This bs.

[@AttilatheThrilla]

Damn… Jodi immediately knew what was happening when they showed up.. Really shows she knew how evil she actually is..

[@psnap1111]

I question the pronoun. Seriously… pants check

[@bilbus3]

@@psnap1111 😆

[@macforme]

@@psnap1111 I heard aliens can morph so pants check won't help. 👽😂🤯🤣

[@nw22122]

I’m not sure she actually knew. She lives on another planet!

[@kylaarmstrong-benjamin8066]

Oh she was calling her lawyer as soon as they pulled up!​@@nw22122

[@InAbundanceWithAubrey-bv1rh]

As an adult who is a survivor of child abuse I am so grateful these children are safe. I hope & pray these women NEVER get out. Good on the officer doing such good work.

[@virtualworldofcraps2237]

I m glad u r doing fine. ❤

[@jacquelineithell307]

Thank god there are people with a heart ❤️ and fight for , the people so in need , to bring light and love into their , horrific life , bless everyone involved, HEROES , simple , ❤️👍☝️✌️💪🥰

[@reechaaryal8094]

I agree, but one of the biggest issues I think is that it took so long when so many people thought she was abusive and were calling protective services on her, people including her eldest daughter and noone listened till now. They could have been better protected if people had just been listened to when they said these kids were abused.

[@Rosemarys-in3lq]

I’m so sorry for what you’ve gone through. However, I wouldn’t say the word “hope” it limits Gods power

[@peadookie]

I hope you’ve found the peace in your life you deserve. Thank you for sharing.

[@Persephonejackson]

The man who called 911 has such a good heart. I’m glad he got to show this poor boy what a good hearted person looks like.

[@spapp3]

There is no way Ruby or Jody deserve early release/parole.

[@tinawindham6958]

I hope they wait until the kids are at least 25-30 y o.

[@lamoskgr]

They are protected by the Mormon Church, they'll be out in no time

[@sqlevolicious]

They are rich white people, they will probably get away with it.

[@wespaul9345]

To true fella. Jeez. I viewed this 3 times. It's still hard to believe. Just when you believe the world can't get worse. You're soon disappointed.

[@SNOW.STORM30]

Did you see her Oscar performance at her sentencing? She was thanking everyone from police, to the paramedics to clerks, she’s already working on her parole application. I hope she serves over a decade or two. The only reason they’re alive is because he escaped.

[@NightcoreNewbie]

What makes this situation even sadder is that guy who made the 911 call cared more about that kid in the 10-15 minutes he met him than his mother probably ever did in his entire life. Some people just don't deserve to have kids.

[@sonja5191]

OR his father. All through the interview Kevin was more concerned about what was going on with his estranged wife than how his kids were.

[@thelmajarvis6615]

True neighbor cared More.

[@BIMS777]

Despite the trauma, the calmness, composure, and politeness this young man displayed was just outstanding.

[@rebeccaandrews8834]

Its called fawn and freeze. Its a trauma respose.

[@dolina3210]

Yea or is it his trauma response by freezing...

[@felisha209]

We are so cooked bc no one cares to understand trauma

[@Lillypad-ix7sv]

And so brave too!

[@ghostinameatsuit4654]

He was likely in a state of shock, spurred by the adrenaline of escaping and needing to find help. After the adrenaline wears off, he would appear calm, but it's actually trauma.

[@andreabennington]

"What's going on son? Have a seat there." That was all I had to hear the neighbor say to know that young man was in the right place.

[@LionKamala]

Because he was talking like some old folks do? haha you're lucky you were never kidnapped with that horrible trust issue you got there lmao

[@mascara1777]

The way a person talks means nothing! They're just words.

[@DSDaly]

​@@LionKamalaat least the old guy talks nicer to people than you do

[@MattyNelson-rs3ik]

I wonder who has the children ?

[@meghanmisaliar]

​@@LionKamalayou are confused and bitter.

[@JMcMac4t]

Those two women should never get out of prison… they monetized their own sadistic insanity…The missing father too should never allowed to see the children, silence is complicity …

[@cartergomez5390]

Yeah but the system is very broken because people in higher power abuse kids all the time.

[@greatestever4496]

Well said!

[@betsymerrill923]

You know, Pam had to know about this. I just don’t get why she got off? Kevin as well. If he didn’t know about the two young kids, he was involved with eight passengers, with the four older. And now, because of his own weakness, he neglected his own children for over a year. And he wants custody now? I just think that’s a joke. I guess I don’t understand Utah laws. all of those children should never be reunited with their parents. I think it would be best. If those children stayed in touch with Chad and Shari, and Get adopted out together.

[@bummblebee77]

I watched the whole episode online and Jodi convinced Kevin that he had a porn addiction and needed to stay away from the family. Ruby agreed. The separation agreement stated that he was not allowed to have contact with the kids or with Ruby unless she initiated it. He had no contact with the kids for over a year because Ruby wouldn't let him. He had no idea what was happening to his own kids until the police told him. He is currently seeking full custody of the 4 kids as well as file for divorce.

[@It-is-me...Melsie]

@@bummblebee77 And how easily he just rolled over and made himself uncontactable to his children. 🤮 That man should not only never have custody of any children but nor should be be trusted to be around them.

[@LucaSitan]

Without R being a little hero, him and his sister would surely have died at the hands of those two psychopaths. It's heartbreaking. I don't care about their fake contritions at sentencing. They chose to torture these kids almost to death. It should have been a life sentence .

[@loribaker8339]

I absolutely agree. People quit listening to them long before R saved them from these psychos. Why do they think we would care what they had to say at sentencing?

[@juliewhite7469]

They were in the process of acquiring remote property and an rv in an attempt to further isolate the children AND with explicit intention to inflict much harsher treatment. This is from the mother's diary.

[@phoenix_kiana]

​@@juliewhite7469OH MY GOD. Thank you for sharing this

[@DarkKnightBruce]

It would be great if goofballs would write ***SPOILER ALERT*** BEFORE such comments as plenty of people, such as myself, read comments while watching YT videos.

[@whatmyohmy]

@@DarkKnightBruce My suggestion to you would be. Watch the video first! Than read comments! I also on another video did the same thing I hate spoilers. Now I watch the video!

[@peterson8570]

Jodi: "I have my attorney" Cop: That's great, step out of the house

[@hunnybunnies-vr1ub]

LMFAO right

[@mareezy]

That was my favorite part

[@lynlynn2564]

The cop has the brilliant answer

[@GodOfCS]

Do the polices have the legal right to do this? Doesn't he have to show the search warrant first?

[@mikewahlberg3398]

The police have the right under the law of exigentmcircumstances. When there is suspicion that imminent danger or destruction of evidence is about to happen, they can enter and search without a warrant.

[@susanhunter9196]

Their father knew this was going on, he needs to be in jail. Shame on him, he should have protected his children.

[@Milaperadotti]

Yup

[@alanmalcheski8882]

what about the entire police department? This is so obvious and sickening, don't try to divert the attention to that coward.

[@bukubuku3408]

of course he knew everything! it's sick that he has the right to children!

[@heathernks8]

I disagree. Obviously you've never been at the mercy of a zealous, Christian, psychologist, before, so there but for the Grace of God go you. But it's evident to me that Jodi Hildebrandt gaslit this man into thinking he was haunted & had a sex addiction, and that leaving would BENEFIT the kids. After he left, they cleaned out his savings account & the cops found $85 THOUSAND DOLLARS in CASH in Jodi's office. He was so clearly conned that I think this just shows that ppl are judgmental, NOT that their judgment is accurate.

[@alanmalcheski8882]

heather someone said they went to Mexico to get drugs. look up qaalude, please.

[@nickalonzo7575]

I love how she asked, “Do you have a search warrant?”. They don’t need one.

[@peadookie]

“Nope, got a rifle though.”

[@discoverkenya]

0:59 “what’s going on son, have a seat there.” Straight father mode, no hesitation. I want this man to be my neighbour 😭

[@haplessasshole9615]

When R heard the gentleman's calm, reassuring voice, he stopped rocking from foot to foot anxiously, and sort of crumples into the shaded chair. I was glad to see the lady was out like a shot with water and food. What wonderful, kind folks they are.

[@KarlHamilton]

Wholesome

[@Ahoto_papa_bi]

As a black person I was wondering if a black kid would have got the same treatment or the home owner would have seen it as a robbery setup

[@fiona3092]

​@@Ahoto_papa_biI think any good Christian would help no matter the skin color.

[@Ahoto_papa_bi]

@@fiona3092 are aware of your biases as human?

[@chrismunroe3280]

IF YOU ABUSE KIDS... YOU DESERVE LIFE IN PRISON

[@lionheartmerrill1069]

JACKPOT!!!

[@cynthiade9605]

Or death penalty

[@Yellowtshirt]

And if you abuse animals

[@tankdrivingmutt]

Let it slip to the other inmates what you did.

[@magetaaaaaa]

You may get served life but I doubt you would live out that sentence once word gets out about what you're there for.

[@ashleejones586]

LOVE that Jodi was already on the phone with an attorney. That monster KNEW what was going on and deserves every bit of what’s coming

[@haplessasshole9615]

I dunno -- I don't have kids, and I'm very gentle with my near-octogenarian husbands and rescue pupper, and I'm a law-abiding citizen, but if the police come pounding on my door, I'll be calling an attorney right fast, too.

[@mackmckay588]

She only got 4 years in prison she deserves 30

[@ReRe-kr1ht]

Check out the "prison" they're in. They actually pay to be there.

[@umairashraf5167]

​@@mackmckay588I'm pretty sure she got 60 years

[@leilasoberano2782]

I don't usually comment on social media. However , I couldn't just ignore. They both deserve life in prison.How could they do this horrific unimaginable things?. That Jodi looks well off ...look at that house they were in. This is so heavy and sad.

[@debssunshine]

Beautiful man who rang 911. And his wife. What a brave little boy. All the officers were so professional. Handled the children with so much care. Just beautiful!!

[@It-is-me...Melsie]

They all seemed like the perfect people to help those children. Imagine if that poor little boy went to a house where someone like Jodi lives.

[@jgbgw591]

This is obviously a small detail in the grand scheme but the neighbor even made sure he had no food allergies before giving him food. A simple but deeply kind consideration from a total stranger.

[@lieselotmauroo9808]

​@jgbgw591 allergies can be deadly, and when the body is already weak any allergic reaction can be even deadlier than usual so it's a very good thing they thought to ask that. Something you should always ask when feeding a stranger, yet many often don't think of, especially in a situation like this because they're too wrapped up in the emotions of it all.

[@janetperez7998]

I am against family vlogger channels!!! too many of these channels in the end all they care about is exploiting their kids for money! KZbin needs to do so much more in protecting minors in the internet.

[@Seelische_Unterabteilung]

KZbin doesn't care as long as it makes a lot of cash with those extremely popular mommy vloggers.

[@Seelische_Unterabteilung]

Those "loving" moms get their so much needed attention. Sometimes I have the feeling they get pregnant just for social media. Every cute new baby is generating more subs and views. So Ruby has 6 kids.

[@runninggirl2765]

I agree!! Children should not be filmed for they can not give consent.

[@karencorrado8365]

Josh from DCP fights very hard to bring all the Child exploiters down. Unfortunately KZbin /TicTok etc only care about $$! I do believe more people are opening up their eyes and fighting against them.

[@orangeradishneo]

I 100% agree. There are protections and laws in place for child actors, to keep them safe and prevent exploitation, and look how well that worked out for the nickelodian kids! Children of KZbinrs don’t have that.

[@rhondahoward8025]

I love how the neighbor's tone changes from suspicious when the boy asks for a "favor": "Well, what are they?" --to wholly compassionate once he realizes something is seriously wrong "What's goin' on, son? Have a seat there."

[@aimeekova]

Thank god it was those people there for that boy that day. They were sent to help him ❤

[@damienmcrock1259]

Ruby Franke shall never be allowed to see her children again

[@Mimi2thebestboysever]

I hope and I pray!!

[@ponolovefarms3926]

Or daylight

[@dailydestiney7410]

She was only given 5- 30 years and you know she’ll be out before that and will have them right back sad sad sad!

[@r1konTheAutomator]

She shouldn't ever be allowed to breathe free air again. That woman is horrible.

[@jneill]

father shouldn't either.

[@tamikacasey]

This hurts me a little more because I and my siblings were locked in a basement, beaten and starved almost to death in Philadelphia when we were just babies in the 90's. I was 6. And I am the oldest. Thank God for allowing my Grandmother to find out where we were and save our lives. 😢😢😢 Thank you Lord so much for giving this sweet boy the courage to run and ask for help. Please give these children strength. Please God keep them protected! 🙏🏼🙏🏼 Amen.

[@chuck4714]

I'm really glad you're okay, but can we PLEASE stop giving credit to god instead of the actual human that did the good deed? Thank your grandma for finding you, and thank R for being brave . Not God.

[@sfullernj]

Wow. It was religion that created this mess. Went completely over your head.

[@Donna-hz3vi]

It was evil in people's heart...

[@jesuguru2394]

@@chuck4714 Let her thank who she wants to, that's not for you to decide.

[@Tawadeb]

Oh my gosh hope you're okay. Blessings and hugs

[@Matilda-y]

It’s very disturbing that the eldest daughter says her and her family were trying to get help from police and CPS for years before the arrest. Thank goodness they are all still alive.

[@lavondabland3179]

Exactly I hate how they start this with it shocked everyone, No she was posting her insanity constantly and people were trying to get those kids help.

[@90pala]

I don’t believe it, they are just excusing themselves as they make tons of money out of KZbin and trying to avoid people hating and not following

[@neonelf-ish]

I personally believe they tried to contact them a few times but clearly not enough. You need to push for thibgs like this and if they truely cares they would have figured out a way to get those poor kids out of that situation. I would have called daily and gone public if i wasnt getting anywhere.

[@neonelf-ish]

​@@90palaexactly this. Maybe they called a few times but regardless it wasnt enough. Most other people would call daily begging for someone to check on these poor children if they truely cared.

[@WobblesandBean]

Mormons pretty much run Utah, the police and legal system are full of them. That's why the cops handed Jodi's niece back to her after the niece bravely tried to escape herself. The ONLY reason Ruby saw consequences was because she recorded her actions and was reported by a non-mormon, basically forcing their hand. The mormon church knows all about Jodi, they love her work.

[@ILoveGreysonChance97]

Not only did that twelve year old boy Russell save himself but he also saved his siblings. That boy is a hero.

[@chrisd9012]

I grew up with an extremely harsh mother. Used to beat me and my brother so bad that teachers in grade school questioned me often. I lied due to fear of future beatings. My mother had a special belt with dual metal rings all the way around it. It left small circular bruises all over my legs and torso. After 1 really bad beating my brother and i decided to hide that belt. That was a huge mistake. She beat us until we have it back. That's when the real beating started. She died 7 years ago and all i felt was relief as a grown man.

[@tmike_tc]

Hold Fast, Brother. Keep focusing on the positives (including people) that are around you, and Life will even the score for you in the end. Hoping your brother peace as well.

[@briskettacos]

I'm glad you made it out of that.

[@VerseauT-cm6tj]

I’m so sorry that this happened to you! You didn’t deserve that. No child does. How can people do this to their children?

[@ginnycleary-zq2pu]

OMG, that is considered "child abuse" when an ADULT BEATS YOU THAT BAD PHYSICALLY. When an adult physically hits a child with RAGE, that is "out of control" discipline. You should have reported your awful mother. No excuses.

[@Deb_BG]

I'm so sorry.

[@Mary-sh2bp]

That neighbor showed more compassion and empathy towards that boy than his own mother.

[@Finnish_guy]

Yes, because he is not a monster, like the "mom".

[@sadev101]

@PiplupPlus wtf are you on about... let her rot in jail.. you cant save a psychopatic person

[@tingle2323]

Remember so many NEIGHBOURS are considered as negative by the same people...they selectively appreciate neighbour

[@tingle2323]

​@PiplupPlusyeah...poor soul

[@Xeonerable]

The footage of the little girl just slowly eating the food they gave her while in that dark empty closet breaks my heart every time... these women are vile monsters.

[@P0e44]

Yeah. It was the pictures for me. Obvious torture, pure evil. Bet franke gets off tho

[@steven3517]

It hurts to eat,to swallow when you've gone without eating for awhile.

[@MR.GetOVERiT333]

TRUMP 2024 MAGA

[@MR.GetOVERiT333]

WAS THIS IN CHICAGO??? OH WRIGHT.

[@harrykadaras9459]

​@@MR.GetOVERiT333go away

[@AvatarOwner]

Probably the best documentary-style coverage I’ve found of this and I can’t even watch it because I’m not a USA citizen. Really guys, would have been useful to upload to KZbin or somewhere that all of us can watch this vital NEWS. Not just limited to one country, please

[@SoulOnefail]

Same here

[@yellowblob405]

Fr. Not even a vpn works..

[@AuntMeiDumplings]

I will never forget that video of her little boy saying "can i have some breakfast mommy" and she responds "No you don't need food" with a smile on her face. Those poor babies. 😢

[@mrs.liberty7109]

Did you watch the show? Was Jody ever on it?

[@annaslays902]

Jodi was never on Rubys 8 passengers youtube channel, though I believe when she sent her eldest son Chad off to a wilderness camp a "therapist" AKA Jodi was semi mentioned

[@Lilnuggie04]

@@annaslays902yeah you’re right in one of the vlogs she was mentioned. Chad said that Jodie talked to him about truth and distortion.

[@bbe3034]

I think Jodi and Ruby were lovers! It makes sense why the children were tied up!!

[@LeeJones-wk7xv]

@@annaslays902 Theres a bunch of stuff coming out about abuse at those wilderness camps as well.

[@vickidolph1581]

The reason Jodi’s house was so void of any pictures, decorations, etc, is because they were all packed up and they were planning to make the move to Arizona (Ruby mentioned it in her journals). Jodi even mentioned it in a jail phone call that all of her stuff was put into storage and she was arrested and taken to jail! R was a super hero and thank God he escaped when he did! I am quite sure that the Arizona property was much more isolated and secluded, with probably zero neighbors around!

[@Joey-hd6lh]

I just made a comment about not having furniture and stuff, I didn't know that they were going on to move or whatever. If they would have continued on their path and would have been successful in that move those kids may have never made it out alive. The next place they were going was probably very secluded and isolated.

[@rhondaalbrecht]

@@Joey-hd6lh It was... 500 acres of land in Arizona. That was why the house was so empty. It was put on the market just before R escaped, and brought it all down on them.

[@sexygirlmax2019]

i live in az, the forests have every kind of dangerous wildlife you can imagine, so theres lots of places where you can live completely isolated. those kids would have died

[@nancymesek]

@@sexygirlmax2019 Those houses were huge in that area. How did that woman afford such a mansion?

[@TheLampini]

R is incredibly brave. I think he picked up on the impending move and knew instinctively that it would be bad. Just my theory, but R seems very switched on. ❤

[@Smitty.Bacall]

ALL 3 adults need to go to PRISON the two women of course but don't forget about the complicit father. Anything else is a complete breakdown of justice. Save these kids.

[@718bc]

The father had been kicked out of the house for about a year. Jodi had convinced them that he was basically possessed with porn demons etc and he hadn't seen his kids in like 6 months. He is guilty of being a coward, but nothing convictable in court.

[@Naturefan354]

The father wasn't complicit because he didn't come around for a year. And what about Jodi Hildebrands husband? He had to have known too

[@joanna0988]

​@@Naturefan354 The father should still be liable for neglecting them.

[@melissaj9723]

@@joanna0988 from what is known, he did not neglect during this period. the therapist (jodi) said that he needed time away from his family while getting over a porn addiction. he believed her as she was a licensed therapist. he did what he agreed to - send money for bills, clothes, and food for his children.

[@Naturefan354]

@@joanna0988 Yeah I do agree with that

[@ФАКДЕМОКРАТ]

Imagine having not one evil mother but 2. They should rot in jail.

[@Ausgar-yc1yl]

They were NOT sentenced to jail.

[@havinghope6315]

The little girl broke my heart, afraid of getting in trouble if she spoke to the police. How anyone could ever be as evil as these people, to do this to these children is beyond any realm of understanding.

[@lakojake4215]

These are exactly the type of people who want to be influencers. We give them fame and fortune. Social media is an absolute cancer on society.

[@brucescheiman4888]

Most UNDERRATED COMMENT EVER. YOU, @lakojake4215 are absolutely correct. What a POWERFUL STATEMENT made, in so FEW WORDS.

[@umb819]

Exactly 😢

[@joycenotine283]

LDS also look to themselves. Religion played a huge part in this.

[@dragonzodiac78]

I diagree.

[@flame-sky7148]

Couldn’t see his sister in over a month in the same compound! All that luxury, and still no love. Just torture,torment and inhumanity.

[@GeorginasJourney]

My heart broke so much more hearing that 😔

[@jakebe4915]

The other two children were off cleaning houses with Pam Baucher. SHAME ON UTAH and the Mormon Cult.

[@jesseochoa3214]

House, not compound

[@Xeonerable]

@@jesseochoa3214 It's a torture compound now, it lost its "home" status a long time ago.

[@rhondaalbrecht]

It was literally a prelude to a cult environment, with Jodi Hildebrandt as the leader.

[@ellissatomich142]

The neighbour who answered the door 💕 incredible compassion

[@susanbashynski1373]

My husband and I adopted 3 (8, 7. & 4 yo)severely emotionally, physically, and violently abused children. We did everything we could, but they'll never, ever recover from the trauma they survived in their first 4-8 years of life. They're all grown now and still carry the scars with them. They will until the day they die. These emotionless children - almost robotic - will never recover from the horrors they've experienced. All for what?? This just makes me...well, it's beyond words.

[@defaultname8436]

Thank you for you and your husband's big heart.... Takes true love May Jesus heal the hearts of your kids and these kids in the video

[@JM-vp8zc]

As an adoptee who buried my dad yesterday, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.

[@haplessasshole9615]

@@JM-vp8zcPlease let me offer my condolences for your loss. I hope all the events surrounding your father's funeral went smoothly. Grieve in your own way. Maybe set up his favorite movie or a playlist of his favorite music, order his favorite pizza, and think of your favorite moments with him. Something like that.

[@DeutscherGospel]

Only Jesus can heal these wounds - and give these children a new fixed heart.

[@jessicam7606]

@@DeutscherGospel so true!

[@2222bearbear]

the old man that answered the door restored my faith in humanity

[@jetstream5255]

Jesus loves you

[@MR.GetOVERiT333]

THE USUAL FJB SCREAMER MOM

[@2222bearbear]

@@jetstream5255 and he loves you too 🩷🩷🩷 christ is king

[@420skidrow]

we are here to protect when the TIME is presented.

[@2222bearbear]

@@MR.GetOVERiT333 ???

[@whizzkid182]

She should get the same treatment in jail that she did to her kids, and never ever be let out , the irony of her calling her kids the devil. Truly horrific!

[@allwinds3786]

The result of religion

[@Violet-qp2jr]

They were following Satan, and that is very dangerous​@@allwinds3786

[@MR.GetOVERiT333]

THE MAGA CROWD

[@Stevieutah]

@@MR.GetOVERiT333sniffing with Biden 🎉🎉

[@michaelscott-joynt3215]

@@allwinds3786 If we looked at government the way you look at religion, we'd be anarchists. In fact, if you really know what governments are into nowadays, they're more dangerous and abusive to society than a religion has ever been in history, certainly evil on a scale of humanity never seen before. Curiously, anti-religious people tend to lead opinion that our governments need to be bigger, with more power and money, which they use to make more oppressive rules, war, and profits for themselves, similar to the worst criticisms of religion, but on a scale no religion has ever achieved.

[@TheChapelx]

You can hear how much this affected that neighbor. Damn good man with a big heart.

[@sadie4me2]

I watched eight passengers for years, and I noted that the oldest daughter was more than a mother to her siblings than Ruby. Ruby did not take care of her children from all that I observed. She let them go to bed with their clothes on , no sheets on the bed , she just didn’t take care of them at all. You know the rest. I am now of the belief that Ruby‘s husband is a very weak, weak man. Those children must NEVER BE turned over to their parents. I want to know what’s happening with the two teenage daughters.

[@Sochi314]

May I ask why you watched?

[@surpriseimblack]

Get some help

[@goanna2012]

You helped them getting filthy rich while watching , who watches shows like that 😮

[@scarlettmauner475]

i also watched. people in the replies don't understand there were hardly any signs in the vlogs and most viewers were children themselves. i was a 14 year old and I watched them just how I would watch Bratayley or other vloggers. it was interesting to see into other kids' lives for some reason. of course I knew they were very strict and I remember being shocked when the oldest got her first phone and had to pay for the phone bill and leave her door completely open when using it. i just thought it was some strict Mormon parenting thing. i remember later hearing about the oldest son's room being taken away and when he was sent to wilderness camp which was more extreme. but the type of things the younger two suffered recently were NOT visible to viewers in the vlogs. all of the kids looked healthy. it's not like the DaddyOFive situation where IN the videos we saw him screaming and berating his kids and laughing at the kids crying. ruby just seemed like a mom who was too strict, which is why it's so shocking to hear about everything she did.

[@lisas866]

Neither one of those parents should be allowed near those children or any children for that matter.

[@leizylromero]

I couldn’t stop crying. I’m so angry 😭 I’m beginning to think ring doorbells can save an abused child’s life 😞

[@meghanmisaliar]

I had to stop watching after 5 minutes. I don't even want to see anymore.

[@girlygal098]

I got sick when they showed his ankles without flesh on the bone. It was upsetting.

[@Cpt-mz5qo]

To be fair any doorbell would of worked

[@ac.7724]

​@@girlygal098my reaction as well, felt nauseated 🤢

[@thegenxgamerr]

Those two women tortured children. If we cant give them the most extreme punishments we have we are lost as a society. Children, the elderly and the mentally disabled are the most vulnerable people in our society. If you harm them, you should face extreme consequences. Not just for the egregious nature of the crime, but to deter other evil people from doing something similar in the future.

[@kpepperl319]

It's not just those two women... It's the whole "church". They tell parents that these 2 are a good way to control their kids... All the adults in the lives of the children failed them.

[@tiredovhell]

​@kpepperl319 you're right. Church and religion only exacerbates these issues like crazy

[@JohnFink-p5l]

You kidding? She and Jodi are women, *and* they're rich. They'll get a slap on the wrist and be told not to do it again. 100 hours of community service and MAYBE a month in jail with 2 years probation. Calling it.

[@youtubecommentator6023]

@kpepperl319 that is the biggest BS I've ever heard. I'm a part of that church and NO ONE reveres these two and EVERYONE thinks what they did was disgusting. This is absolutely NOT taught in the church and if you don't believe me, your are more then welcome to come check it out for yourself. I don't understand why people use other people's pain to try push prejudice beliefs. Could you explain why it is that you do that?

[@pattykelly11]

A COMPLETE STRANGER has more care and compassion for this boy in under TWO MINUTES than his own mother had for him in TWELVE YEARS! A policeman with YEARS of experience and deals with all kinds of DV and abuse had to excuse himself. She KNEW what she was doing, Jodi knew what she was doing. I can't and will NEVER believe these children's FATHER didn't know anything about the abuse. Dude you have EYES!! You definitely knew your children were going thru it and you as one of their BORN PROTECTORS FAILED THEM! Divorcing her is sweeping it under the rug what that man KNEW was happening and chose to do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. Just as sickening as the Turpins

[@racasm]

Yep.

[@niiloalexander9520]

Police comes to your house and first thing you say " i have my attorney"? What!?

[@sharkofjoy]

She's well versed in how Mormons deal with child abuse - "call your lawyer". They have a long long history of this.

[@andgainingspeed]

Did the lawyer advise her to open the door? I'll guess the lawyer was the one who prompted her to ask about the lack of an arrest warrant. The lack of which would mean the police believed someone was in imminent danger, which of course meant Jodi and Ruby were well truly (and deservedly) fucked.

[@theoboegoddess]

@@sharkofjoyyeah let’s not lump all Mormons together shall we? There are PLENTY of groups that we can stereotype and I promise, you wouldn’t like that list very much.

[@haintedhouse2990]

i love her 'woah woah woah' when they pull her out the door. so entitled.

[@britpretty]

Religious extremism is pretty definitively linked with abuse, whether it's mormons, christians, scientologists, etc. To pretend it isn't is ignoring a huge problem@@theoboegoddess

[@wk8000]

Everyone new to this, look for Adam Steeds story and how Jodi wrecked his life and look for Jessie Hildebrandts story on Mormon Story podcast, the niece of Jodi. She was horribly abused by Jodi when she was young! Jodi used to be a therapist at one of the most prestigious rehabs in America. I’m certain there has to be many people very hurt by this woman!

[@bewitched3912]

Yes, thank you!! Please repeat

[@bewitched3912]

Yes! Please repeat this information

[@AidaShawJ.D.]

Thank you for sharing! So sad! Please continue to share!

[@Lijo33]

Brian Tibbets’ episode talks about Jodi too. Sadly, Mormon Stories were court ordered to remove Adam’s episode, but Hidden True Crime has an interview with him too that is still up. When the daughter wouldn’t speak to the officer, it echoed what Jessie said about Jodi not allowing her to speak to anyone, even, if they were talking to her directly. Jodi is a monster.

[@danipatterson8582]

Yep! And Jodi was on the list of recommended therapists that the Mormon church would provide to families.

[@stevedcase]

The image of Ruby and Jodi sitting on Jodi's couch liveestreaning to their Connections KZbin channel while the entire time these children were locked up in the basement against their will is beyond horrifying.

[@amazonhippie7826]

“What’s going on, son? Have a seat there.” That guy sounds like such a sweet human. Even before he cried.

[@blueeyedbatman]

"It'll shock the world" Me who got SO much hate for calling her an abuser way back when they first started 8 Passengers: "yeah....BIG shock...."

[@Nickname-ef9tv]

Exposing your children to an audience of millions is already borderline abuse in itself. Doing that for self propagation raises all kinds of red flags.

[@redwoods7370]

Good for you for calling her out. Brave.

[@tankimus]

So did i, it was amazing to hear all the sheep come to protect her.

[@angelalmaguer311]

Damn that's crazy 😮 I wish they didn't delete it so I can see what you were noticing

[@ddchomeschool]

I heard cps had been called 25 times?? Before this!!

[@ga6589]

No one in their right mind treats anyone this way, let alone children. Both of these demented and sadistic individuals should spend the rest of their lives in prison.

[@lacey1277]

💯 agree

[@kh5603]

the evidence that keeps coming out just gets worse and worse ... hard not to break down and cry

[@sarahalderman3126]

All 3 adults.😉

[@mondelarosa]

To treat innocent children like this is simply sad, evil, & inhumane. I’m sending these babies so much love. I’m praying they get the love they deserve + more. 😭🙏🏽

[@nikoknightpuppetproduction369]

I will also be praying as well. I agree with you 100%

[@CodyDaGoat_]

fr let’s make some beautiful mixed babies n raise them right no kizzy

[@virtualworldofcraps2237]

It breaks me when he said 'well just one is fine actually'. Glad the kind neighbours opened the door just in time. Bless them all. ❤

[@lua3335]

They forgot to mention that they put cayenne pepper mixed with honey on the wounds, then covered that with plastic. Torturing him, basically. Sick ❌Edit: I know honey is antibacterial, but it’s not the way with SEVERAL wounds. That boy was rotting alive.

[@brendasmart553]

Uggghkk! I knew their tortures were beyond bad but this alone is well . Horror cruel outright mean , the long lasting pain of what you describe, uhhhh. Not sure I could get thru ,read the whole report available through the court.... Mean mean mean.

[@user-lulubee]

😮🥹

[@deniseborchardt4491]

I believe that they put it on his wounds to heal them. Honey has anti-viral/anti-bacterial properties. Cayenne has anti-oxidants.I am not sure why b/c that would mean that they care/have compassion but don't.

[@brendasmart553]

@@deniseborchardt4491 technically you are correct BUT all cayenne healing patches say do NOT put on open wounds!!! This was more torture guaranteed and I studied herbs as medicine since 12 n now 61.

[@wayasaunooke3424]

​@deniseborchardt4491 probably not because of care but moreso to hide the severity/heal any open and clear to see wounds? To protect themselves in case anyone happened to see the child?

[@JimYeats]

The deep dark side of Mormon Utah. There's a lot of superficial happiness there hiding deeply troubling family dynamics and unhealthy religion.

[@alanmalcheski8882]

one if the creepiest places ever. Especially salt lake...

[@cameronpeterson1175]

I live in Utah around a bunch of Mormons. From what I can tell they are sincere good parents and the kids I see all around are healthy and happy. Ruby’s distorted views are her own or from Connexions. She had distanced herself from the Mormon church for a few years before turning wacko.

[@HowardDaniels-uw8tj]

I've lived in areas with a lot of Mormons. Some are great, just into a weird culture. Others use the church to justify and conceal abuse.

[@coldwar45]

@@cameronpeterson1175Maybe they distanced themselves some but they were still true believers. The journals that just came out show Jodi had been blessed by a temple president recently. Hows that for that temple presidents spirit of discernment?

[@teresataylor4289]

@@cameronpeterson1175. Please investigate the Mormon Corporation.

[@brendahull4910]

The compassionate neighbor is the divine intervention who was the catalyst for exposing the abuse and saving the children. As a female and a mother, I am outraged and appalled that either Ruby Franke or Jodi Hildebrandt were not sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, and also, that the husband, Kevin Franke, has been allowed to whine and excuse his complicit involvement. Shame on our corrupt, ineffective agencies and justice system.

[@ronanobrien47]

Exactly!

[@Rohrbach00]

After watching this entire episode on TV via my cable, I can tell you that R & E are now together in Foster Care and are doing much better now that they are happy and back to their hobbies. Hearing that part (which isn’t in this video for some reason) really warmed my heart and while they may be living happy lives now, I know for a fact that they won’t want to see their mother or even have a relationship with her ever again especially after what they went through. Ruby (along with her now Ex Husband) should NEVER be seen around children ever again or even take care of them for that matter since they literally raised them in an environment that I would consider well beyond dysfunctional

[@RaspBerryPies]

Thank you for updating for everyone who couldn’t watch it!

[@zoefoley6818]

did it talk at all about her other children? I know she had 4 others and I’m concerned for them too

[@AL.BUNDY.]

Wow. This 11 minute clip barely touched the surface of the story, and it still made me cry for the kids. I know the story has been on the news, but I had been skipping over it and not paying attention to it. I am just learning about it for the 1st time. It is so shockingly sad. I hope the kids are okay.

[@sprig5173]

Family vlogging channels are evil. They hide the abuse behind pretty pics.

[@N8vQueen]

Same 😢

[@aml6106]

That man probably showed him more love than his own "mother" ever has. She's absolutely sick.

[@petejams7340]

15 years?!? They each deserve 1500 years!

[@compassionandhumility]

They were sentenced to four counts of 1-15 years, to be served consecutively; that makes their sentence 4-60 years, however, there is a law in Utah that caps the maximum time served for consecutive sentences at 30 years. So, they were effectively given a sentence of 4-30 years each, to be determined by the parole and pardons board.

[@ThwipThwipBoom]

@@compassionandhumilityThese kids are going to have to have to live their whole lives with their trauma, as such the mother should have to live with being in prison for the rest of her life imo.

[@feyisbored]

Those women are gona get beat in prison for this

[@manih5796]

they will be out in 3 4 years. It's sad, Minimum sentence is 18 months.

[@dickbiggerjr3613]

Where's the rest?

[@haintedhouse2990]

Jodi: I have my attorney on the phone Officer: that's great - step out of the house i set this clip for my morning alarm and I'm guaranteed to have a great day

[@stephaniebaker4024]

Under the prison for them. Dad also needs to go.

[@YouDummy]

You should

[@Naturefan354]

Why should he go to prison when he never participated in the abuse? In fact he wasn't even around

[@joanna0988]

​@@Naturefan354 Seriously? The man left his kids with 2 monsters and you're defending him?

[@Naturefan354]

@@joanna0988 I'm not defending him but I'm positive if he was a mother who did the exact same thing he did then people would have sympathetized with her. I see mothers let fathers or other men harm their children and then turn around and cry their a victim and they either get a slap on the wrist or no charges.

[@joanna0988]

@@Naturefan354 There may not be any laws to hold those women accountable but they still do get judged harshly by society just like he is getting now.

[@laney3182]

I’m impressed by the Utah police taking swift action. Kudos to them for rescuing the children.

[@Forever18or21]

You know what? Actually no , there were reports the neighbors have already made multiple calls but they just brush it off so swift my ass .

[@Jojo-o6o6w]

🤣

[@samanthaglassofficial]

Bless these first responders. They acted quickly and with compassion to those kids. I would not have had the self control with Jodi and Ruby that they did.

[@RoseRaines]

I would have lost it with them as well.

[@alanmalcheski8882]

they'd had reports about this operation a year earlier... this is the same town as lori daybell lived/ lives... you really believe they didn't have a clue? They only did something because they had to, they had to throw her and hilde under the bus.

[@samanthaglassofficial]

@@alanmalcheski8882 Woah! I hadn’t heard about that. I just looked it up. Utah is such a scary place to me.

[@davidcady7160]

I can’t stand seeing this I was physically and mentally abused by my mother for years,until I was old enough to fight back . I was 16 years old left home and never looked back. I hope all these kids are being well taken care of God bless them.

[@SaSa._]

God bless those neighbours , I watched in the other video the sweet lady asked if the boy had any allergies when she offered him food. 😢 I wish those neighbours life long of health and happiness 💛

[@gendoll5006]

The fact that the poor kid said “it’s personal” when the neighbor asked what was wrong shows how they taught them that whatever happens in the home and their business shouldn’t be shared with anyone. Smh.

[@hopeseekr]

"I have my attorney [on the phone in hand]"... That's the most incriminating statement ever!!!

[@jareds8729]

reminds me of the guy in the town movie after he gets arrested, when the cop comes in the first and only thing the other guy says is 'lawyer'

[@-.._.-_...-_.._-..__..._.-.-.-]

No, it's not.

[@Crackrocksteady]

I mean I am not a criminal but if police showed up I wouldn't talk to them and request a lawyer doesn't mean you're guilty

[@Crackrocksteady]

She is yes and deserves prison

[@joecontreras5068]

@@Crackrocksteadyok Sherlock what could it possibly mean ?

[@amjnyc79]

“He’s hungry, he’s thirsty…” I’m in tears. This is so foul what woman did.

[@lovelyshirl]

She was on the phone with her attorney already because she saw that R had escaped. What a brave young man R is. I pray for healing for these kids. 😢😢😢

[@izi5150]

The 911 operator is exactly how I wish most would respond. She was plainly just listening. Some operators start interrupting, some are rude, some are inpatient, etc. Obviously, not every situation is the same, but I just felt naturally calm while listening to the response. I guess I’ve personally seen too many videos with operators that antagonize callers, instead of comfort them.

[@midnightman5139]

In Ruby Franke’s journal, she interpreted her kids being kids, a little rebellious and childish, as demonic possession. I mean that’s just disturbing.

[@Lizzie-ve7kt]

It’s sad that an actual news program cares more for her son’s right to privacy than she ever did. Family vlog channels are disgusting and KZbin should take a stand by demonetizing every video from one of these families that features their minor children.

[@realcanadiangirl64]

I just finished reading this evil mother's journal. It's heart breaking how much she hated her own children 💔

[@carolemoon]

The comment she made about dropping the kids in the desert "like a hot potato!" I can't stop thinking about this. It seems like she got pleasure out of torturing her children. Very disturbing!

[@ellejane7910]

Her did you find err journal?

[@eveFlower101]

@@ellejane7910a few KZbin channels had videos about them. Fair warning, it’s very disturbing.

[@sternarosenfeld407]

Where is it

[@mnelson2008]

At this very moment and any time this post is read, both of these women believe they were justified in their actions, feel no remorse, and would continue the abuse had this brave young man not escaped. Beyond deplorable.

[@RoseRaines]

I hate to think what would have happened to the children if R hadn’t escaped. Would they even still be alive?

[@eveFlower101]

Yes, in the jail phone calls, Ruby compared herself to biblical characters, she probably feels like Jesus himself doing God’s work.

[@breemack7503]

That's why we can't always believe what we see on social media. Some people want there lives to appear sensational but in reality they have skeletons in their closets and are living lives of sorrow and unhappiness.

[@carsonc6659]

Never.

[@fiyahriddims]

Never believe Social media!!

[@AngelicaAngel888_]

The wild part is that she actually bragged about a lot of what she did on social media. Crazy it went unchecked for so long.

[@breemack7503]

​@@AngelicaAngel888_ She was an influencer and her viewers believed her life and how she was living, raising her family etc

[@CreaticityIsLife]

@@AngelicaAngel888_ A lot of people who saw her videos reported her to CPS because they could see through her. Her oldest daughter reported her, too, and tried to get help to the younger kids.

[@reanaa]

And she was a "momfluencer" with 2.6 million subs. And we hero worship these people.

[@libertyna933]

Their plan was to move to the desert in AZ and put them in an outdoor prison, on their private land. They surely would have died.

[@homer5802]

As badly as the boy was treated by his own mother, it must have been difficult and scary to go to the neighbor for help.

[@kawaibakaneko]

He was very brave

[@perfectlyimperfect_8528]

The man who called 911 is amazing! You can hear in his voice that he's on an emotional rollercoaster. He sounds like he wants to cry but also I think may e his voice is shaking w anger as well. Any decent person w a brain can clearly see thus boy has been through something terrible. And those same decent people can't comprehend anyone abusing innocent child. Its hard wired into most of us to instinctively protect our young, even those that aren't ours. Harming children goes against most everyone's morals. And I can only imagine when you see something terrible has been done to a child and they're right in front of you like this... Its hard to regulate your emotions

[@KevinSmith-mh5oq]

He indeed was a kind and gentle soul , but amazing? He definitely is cool, level headed, and very generous . I guess we all define some terms differently . Have a beautiful day .

[@ercanguden3458]

I can't stop crying thinking about this kids 😢😢 what type mother could do this

[@splinterbyrd]

Hopefully theyr're safe now, and these 2 monsters will never hurt anyone again.

[@Curry_for_3]

Never trust anyone who has the title influencer.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Sadly, narcissistic megalomaniacs rule social media. They have coin, connections, clout, crews, computer code, control, corrupt (or ignorant) communities, and plenty of shady opportunities. Stopping those people would require equivalent resources.

[@pattyrech4471]

Such a BS word

[@racookster]

I'm suspicious of anyone who capitalizes on being a "mom," a "Christian," or a "Christian mom," too. Those are big red flags.

[@Deb_BG]

@@racookster Anytime someone has to proclaim their Christianity is definitely a red flag.

[@-_-5733]

@@racooksterI agree, but Ruby Franke is a mormon and a proud one from what I know which led her to doing all those abuse as seen through her diaries which was also recently released.

[@yamilehearn8211]

I think that authorities should investigate Ruby and Jodi's followers on youtube. They might be practicing their child rearing beliefs. There may be other children at risk.

[@macforme]

Excellent point.... 👍

[@Bess9779]

I SO agree with you!!

[@lilaworley8935]

Maybe they have a watch list for them 🚩🚩 Anyone that uses their children and their private life for internet clout is weird. People need to rethink what they share about their children online with the world.

[@gracejones2831]

there were 2 million of them.

[@MrsDaedalus_]

I used to be one of the followers of Ruby's channel and mind you it was the followers who called CPS on them multiple times. It was the followers who noticed abusive behaviours. And Ruby deleted the channels, bc her followers were flooding the comment section with concerns about her kids safety. Also she found out that the followers were the ones who called CPS on them.

[@MariaFatimaRubillos]

I'm really confused how a parent can treat their kids terribly. it's so heart breaking 😭😭😭😭

[@TheMaxer03]

I am a therapist. I BRIEFLY worked with Jodi for about a month in 2010. Something was off about her back then.

[@blueseptember2174]

Are therapists able to name past clients publicly?

[@merricat3025]

Worked with, i would guess, worked together at the same place, not as therapist@blueseptember2174

[@blueseptember2174]

@ClemScott oh I see. I don't even know how I read that wrong.

[@purpleflowers92]

I have hear that wan is the devil. How is it dealing with her?

[@paulamacdonald7070]

These two kids will be physically and emotionally scarred for life. Food issues, trust issues. Just sick what Jodi and Ruby did

[@gointothedogs4634]

Let's pray they're not. Elizabeth Smart, who was kidnapped from her bed outside SLC, raped and imprisoned in a cult, has turned her life around to help others.

[@emmamassey001]

I wanna know what happened to her two other minor children the two girls. J and A

[@Nithinithinith]

@@edubbs3528 not everything. Definitely not this.

[@thehermitslantern777]

I'm thankful this neighbor opened the door. I'm also thankful he had empathy & sympathy for this young man. Unfortunately, it seems wicked & vile is surpassing good & kind. Children are supposed to be loved, nurtured & protected. Also, recently watched a video of the Father. He was only concerned for his wife. No mention of the children. Thank you, "Mr. Neighbor" for being one of the last remaining good guys. Yes, your wife too! 💓

[@tadaa-kun2646]

Honestly, so far this is the best reporting I’ve watched for this case. I wish I could watch the entire documentary

[@indranaidoo330]

I still maintain that Ruby is the bigger evil. She's icy cold, psychopathic and has a superiority complex. Her abuse started before she met Jodi and Jodi fed her depravity.

[@Mimi2thebestboysever]

I agree! But, have you heard Jody's niece's story of abuse at the hands of Jody? It sounds eerily similar to what the kids went through!!

[@indranaidoo330]

@@Mimi2thebestboysever They did feed off each other but in Ruby's case it is her own children.

[@carolemoon]

They are both evil.

[@It-is-me...Melsie]

@@indranaidoo330 Yes, I think the fact that it is her own children makes her so much worse.

[@joycenotine283]

It's long past time for the Mormon Church to take a stand against child abuse. These people were Mormons and Jodi was endorsed by the Church to give family therapy. The Church has a history of encouraging physical punishment.

[@sfullernj]

That’s religion for you

[@amandaharris5055]

Lori daybell version 2.0, thank god these kids survived 😢

[@hanginwiththeharlows8954]

@@sfullernj”Religion,” perhaps (since religion is WHATEVER you give your heart and mind to). Faith, no.

[@CL-vz6ch]

Ah.... religion again.

[@MASTEROFEVIL]

Hate to burst your bubble, but Mormons know. They all know

[@grisromero9755]

Please please keep those women in jail

[@Ausgar-yc1yl]

They were NOT sentenced to jail.

[@gregoryfuzi4745]

Love the old guy that opened the door for that child. Much respect hard to express how much. So happy for that child that he's free from the pain he experienced and he saved his sibling.

[@eveFlower101]

3:58 when the first responder says he was “stoic” and didn’t cry, based on her mother’s diary where she taught him that “whining is always the devil” that poor boy was taught not to react and severely punished when he did. Also when he asked to be taken to the police station wasn’t to ask for help. He probably wanted to turn himself in based on the mother’s distorted journal entries.

[@rooheath]

I agree - he was convinced that he deserved prison and still chose that over the abuse

[@elessartelcontar9415]

I am so grateful for that good neighbor making sure he is safe.

[@rhondaouwenga7429]

He could barely walk😪

[@Phethephoenix]

The father didn’t deserve to not be charged. He let this happen at the very least. He was WELL AWARE OF IT.

[@MeaganMiller-l4n]

I use to watch the 8 passengers, and I know the boys name, and his sister's name, because i use to watch their show. For privacy is RF and EF. I always knew the kids didn't get much rest and looked tired and stressed, especially RF. It's no surprise that this happened, because I always knew something was wrong. But then it is surprising to know that Ruby would abuse that far. Sick. Thank God they were rescued.