‘Dark Chapter’: Victim of Ruby Franke’s Business Partner Tells All, Details Disturbing ‘Therapy’

[@hil4966]

My heart breaks for this man. He had the courage to come out about the trauma he faced from SA, which many male victims never seek help. This woman is an absolute monster.

[@booswanger3801]

He was literally the whistleblower regarding the Boy Scouts and SA and the involvement of the LDS church. I feel the LDS church knowingly sent him to Jodie to systematically destroy his life due to his exposing the SA and the boy scouts and the church

[@Ai_GenX]

Now Jodi is the monster before it was Ruby and Kelvin who were the monsters. Trial by opinion... but I am glad the media is focusing more on Jodi's questionable past now. Stay safe!

[@StarLight-sl9ok]

She’s an evil manipulator just like Chad Daybell. Thank God that poor little boy escaped. I don’t even want to think what else could have happened.

[@Ai_GenX]

@@StarLight-sl9ok I agree 100%. I knew Jodi was the master manipulator in this case. She moved into their house as a Mormon couples therapist between 2021 - 2022. I believe the two kids were staying with her receiving live-in treatment which lead to these aggravated assault charges. Jodi should never practice again.

[@terrilreece8045]

He would be an excellent witness against Jodi along with her niece.

[@TheMeladya]

Adam story has been floating about the internet for MONTHS well before their arrest and when it was just "internet drama" I'm so proud of him for finally coming forward. We believed him from his statements and reviews on Jodi's page, where his story started.

[@-MaryPoppins-]

Years.

[@jodiforeman3314]

I bet Jody is upset all the news on ruby Just like ruby saying her kid was molesting other kids Hey no , kids would not know how to do this But you did

[@giabarrone7422]

I’ve been researching Adam’s story since 2019 when Jodi sent Chad to Anasazi. It took years to get anyone to care.

[@kimt1054]

​@@giabarrone7422the camp?

[@Luvyourfam4ever]

I know Adams family; they’ve been through a lot together. I went to school with some of his siblings.

[@saragates2255]

The plot thickens... To be retraumatized by a therapist is such a profound betrayal. Reprehensible. Good for you for speaking up, Sir. This must have taken all the courage you had. 🙏

[@Milkish]

Same thing happened to me with a Mormon therapist in a boarding school in Utah

[@Kay_Watermelon]

Ok, now Ruby accusing her own kid of SA makes a whooooole lot of sense. It's part of their program, to shift the blame to get away with doing things humongously awful. This man was the victim of exactly that. Absolutely good for him for speaking up!!

[@deborah3912]

Thank you Sir for coming forward to expose these monsters. God bless you Mr. Steed! These women are sadists, plain and simple.

[@Saritabanana]

His story goes even further up the Mormon totempole. Yes, God bless him and yes, these women are sadists

[@jodiforeman3314]

Gaslighting… so sorry for how they treated you or worked against you My heart breaks for you Hopefully this evidence is shown in court Your a hero she’s a psychopath

[@Debateyourright]

Yes, thank you Sir. You speak for many and am sure you have encouraged others to speak up. Stay strong!!

[@RayBetterThanEvilCanival]

This woman is just pure evil, and so manipulative. I really hope she’s sentenced to jail for the rest of her life. Seems she has hundreds of victims.

[@53mandevilla]

She’ll be a victim now! Just wait.. they’re waiting for her… 😮😮😮

[@izzyjones7108]

GENERAL POPULATION. No protective custody

[@TweetieAshton]

It is a woman , they will be way light on her .

[@heidi82]

Yep and no parole

[@juliaweber212]

I agree

[@ottergirl4346]

My heart goes out to this guy. Stand strong.

[@LizaFergison]

I watched his full interview on Mormon Stories Podcast. It is a heart breaking story. I hope he is called to testify against Hildebrandt at her trial. She's an absolute monster.

[@Charliebeth]

What happened to his children? Did they escape jodi's clutches?

[@cmf1402]

​@@CharliebethI think currently he has one child in his and his new wife's custody. Not completely sure though.

[@mothersgauri4137]

I also watched that full interview. Anyone who is at all interested in this case should watch it. the information is so very important, as well as heart breaking.

[@LizaFergison]

@@Charliebeth He has visitation with his 2 children. He has remarried and has a baby boy with his new wife.

[@tamseguin3839]

Oh thanks for saying where to find his story. Much appreciated, blessings XO

[@stuckinflorida97]

I'm so sad and angry at the same time. Thank you, Adam, for speaking out and your diligent efforts to make a difference! After listening to Jessie's interview, too, you are both amazing for sharing your experiences and doing your part to stop Jodi's diabolical evil. 💙

[@RocioNicte]

💙💙

[@rwshaw11]

Adam Steed had a nearly 5 hour long interview last week on the Mormon Stories Podcast KZbin channel. It was heart wrenching hearing all the turmoil he went through and is still going through because of this conniving "therapist." He said something in that interview that sounds familiar with what he says in this interview: "I was afraid of my own name because of that lady. I've lived my life in fear everywhere I've gone because of that lady.. I couldn't believe this monster who overwhelmed and destroyed my life... Once I saw what happened, I knew the world will not let go of this until they know every detail."

[@barbararuell8199]

More Importantly he has all the receipts to prove she’s evil and manipulative Thank You Adam for your unwavering Courage ❤🙏

[@truthhurts2879]

Wow, thank you all the world for telling us this, I'll check it out immediately.

[@joyabia682]

My ex husband did that to me too. He went all over my city and dragged my name in the mud. These types of people are sick beyond comprehension

[@stacie1595]

Dang, After hearing his story and the story from Jodi's niece, it's clear Jodi has a method behind her madness. Her lawyer has an uphill battle to make this woman look even a little redeemable in front of a jury when there are more people coming forward because they recognize the BS from miles away.

[@53mandevilla]

Well, she deserves it! That’s all… 😮😮😮

[@dmcgowan6350]

Hopefully they will call him to testify

[@sherijanda5229]

I watched the interview with the niece yesterday….. she is very well spoken and will make an incredible witness. The floodgates are going to bust open with other victims of Jodi. This is just the beginning!

[@adrawley]

Her best bet is to Plead Guilty. Cuz if she doesn't she'll be eaten alive in court

[@TP-jt2cm]

I’m very curious to follow this case.

[@gwen08g]

I feel horrible for this guy. Jodi is going to pay for this, and Ruby should to for letting her persuade her. Kevin definitely needs to be investigated.

[@gingyberrie]

mmhm

[@lornadryden5650]

And Ruby is no victim here

[@junebuchholtz287]

​@@lornadryden5650If you say this guy is then you have to say she is too

[@MsAnnaThoughts]

Kevin was weak to this stuff as well! It’s gross

[@Ai_GenX]

@@MsAnnaThoughts I don't know if I would want to go up against the church and Jodi. Especially he was being threatened to keep away by a Mormon therapist who was living in their home at the time. Losing your marriage to one of Jodi's couples session which is separate, divide and conquer. Sounds fishy to me.

[@PamH1955]

It is obvious that coming forward is exacting a cost on you. Your presentation feels honorable and courageous. Good luck in the future and thank you for stepping up!

[@lucillekenney8311]

Very well said.

[@nicbro3831]

He is so so brave for speaking out. Please keep shining light on the darkness

[@elizabethmonsell1847]

To RE-VICTIMIZE this man like that is horrible.

[@pointmanzero]

Oh liberals and their made up words

[@joannholmes8726]

Sick people and more sick people. Evil narcissistic people.

[@jeremysmith9694]

Huh?

[@AfterTheRains]

@@jeremysmith9694I believe that is because he was already victimised when he attended the scouts.

[@jessicalubien5424]

Exactly what I was thinking. She knew how to manipulate people who have been through trama. Evil and calculated. Will the defense use this to justify the mom's actions by claiming she was being manipulated by a monster?

[@suzanne1797]

Knowing how awful it was for this man, I can't imagine what that little boy is going through and all the kids. I hope more people will keep coming forward and end this woman's sick sick career. That's the best part about coming forward is you're helping stop her from preying on other children and adults.

[@rebeccagable9629]

Amen!

[@user-lq9es6wm9s]

Adam, we all stand behind you. None of this was your fault ❤

[@BikingWIthPanda]

i don't like Ruby but I also don't see the point of making declarations of innocence. you're not a courtroom or a judge.

[@Somero5115]

@@BikingWIthPandaneither is Jodi but she definitely acted like that when she attacked and blamed a victim of boy scouts SA from her church

[@haintedhouse2990]

@@BikingWIthPanda Adam is innocent by default particularly next to these 2 evil batshits. lock the gals up, throw away the key

[@y2ksurvivor]

​@@BikingWIthPandayou don't see the point in random supportive comments on the internet? Lol. FYI, we're allowed to have opinions about such allegations outside of a courtroom. Clutch your pearls elsewhere.

[@xrnhx]

@@BikingWIthPanda so are you saying his SA as a child and then being re-victimized by that demon, Jodi, IS his fault?

[@Saritabanana]

I’m so grateful to Law and Crime to be covering this and sharing Adam Steed’s story

[@tanyam.2982]

Thank you for speaking out Adam! Sending you love and light ❤

[@mariapilarme]

Narcissist discover your weaknesses and if you reject them they attack your weak point. Man be strong we support you, thanks for exposing her.

[@diannedocherty3816]

So important to hear this side..more men need to speak out..clearly she just wants to destroy families for greed ..be strong

[@ruthb3131]

🎉😊😂😅😂😅🎉🎉😂😂🎉😅

[@janshe3597]

@@eva32675Yes, both Adam and Jessi, (Jodi’s niece) were interviewed on, “Mormon Stories Podcast”.

[@createone100]

Not just greed. Hildebrandt is lusting after power over others as well, like all cult leaders.

[@texyp.856]

Apparently her marriage failed so she decided that everyone else's should too 🙄

[@masondegaulle5731]

Greed, control, and people are things to be used to a psychopath.

[@shelbyg.9318]

Thank you for having the courage to help those babies speak when they can’t. I’m so sorry you were hurt by her sir

[@yeesh9215]

Jodi is such a manipulator. Adam you are strong sharing your story. It will help you heal.

[@priscillaa.8548]

I wish this young man well... he did not deserve being treated like this.

[@crystalparker100]

What a tragedy for Adam and those kids. My heart breaks for all of them. May they all heal. Thank you, Adam, for coming forward and shining a light on this kind of crime.

[@Gidget_Lynn]

Adam, thank you for coming forward!!! You are strong and we are all here for you even though we may be strangers. ❤❤❤

[@crimenurse8264]

My heart is hurting for this man. And all of the other victims. Especially the children

[@greyson3421]

That is a very brave man. He went through so much, and put himself in the spotlight, to bring his abusers to justice. I highly recommend you watch his full recent interview on his story.

[@barbararuell8199]

It shows without a doubt who Jodi really is ! It’s long but well worth the watch . She will no way get out of these allegations/charges

[@greyson3421]

@@barbararuell8199 I truly hope not. The rich and influential people like Jodi, tend to get out of jail with minimal or No consequences. I think she will face justice though.

[@ilikenachosify]

This young man is authentic and working hard here to help us understand; he’s a good person and a hero for the Franke children

[@lesley4085]

This is absolutely horrific, that this woman was trying to destroy people’s lives with mental torture and false allegations is heartbreaking. It was very telling when the son who escaped said it was his own fault that he had been bound and starved. I hope this woman never sees the light of day again.

[@dreamonqt]

Adam's story is gutting. Amazing he got through all this trauma. Jodi is the devil and should never be free again.

[@bernice4599]

👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼

[@222radar]

This man is smart, articulate and very brave. God bless him.

[@pamelastevens1609]

A gaslighting therapist. Just what people need.

[@valeriethomas4168]

You did a great job Adam, thank you for sharing your story

[@jostargazer3804]

This man is such a brave soul! His testimony will help others.

[@UniqueSouls]

The fact Ruby became her business partner AND let Jodi be around her children…you already know they are both horrible people. Ruby chose to be a literal partner in this…

[@4UStevePerry]

She even brainwashed Ruby! I believe she was starting to crack and she thought Jodi was Her hero. Her family sisters and mom thought was not right but she was already brainwashed by this monster.

[@Abigail-li3mk]

The 2 interviews I watched with Adam… super heavy. The moment you think he couldn’t have suffered enough… nope, here’s another cherry upon a cherry upon a cherry. Thank god this poor, patient, kind human spoke out. My heart breaks for him and I’m so happy he’s found happiness after all this horror. ❤ P.S. Jody is human garbage 😡

[@booswanger3801]

I watched him on Mormon Stories. It was heartbreaking and sickening what this man has gone though. Jodi is a piece of 💩

[@joleenspelbrink3265]

I know...well said!

[@jodiforeman3314]

She didn’t destroy you , you had courage and came forward She will lose cause your strength to come forward Your a beautiful human

[@sharonpurcell7588]

Ruby's youngest son had such courage to escape. I hope many more adults will have the same courage and come forward. The world is standing with you, Adam. Well done. X

[@daisyelmir1289]

Wow. Adam I sincerely hope you not only are vindicated but that you all "class action" Jodi. This is insanity. I feel so bad that you had to go through that. I pray you find some peace.🌼

[@janetshemaryahu5529]

And after bringing a class-action suit against Jodi, all the victims should bring a class-action suit against the LDS organisation/Church for endorsing her, empowering her, and working in cooperation with her. Then, all the corruption in LDS needs to be rooted out completely from the source. A complete reformation needs to take place, initiated by a groundswell of all the good Mormons. Fix your church. Root out evil. Make it accountable and transparent. Make it God-like.

[@daisyelmir1289]

@@janetshemaryahu5529 Totally agree with you. On everything.🌼

[@debbieaylaian2402]

Adam, what a brave, strong and courageous man you are! I am deeply grieved you went through this. May you find peace, justice and a brighter future. You have helped so many victims by speaking out!

[@rivkaesther2442]

Excellent. So glad that you allowed Adam Steed to present a condensed version of his horrific experiences with Jodi Hildebrandt. It's so important for trying the save the children of Ruby Franke. Thanks for covering this so well.

[@hannah50353]

Wow, this woman is incredibly sadistic and inhumane to prey on this man's pain, she is evil personified.

[@lauraC1082]

All of Jodi's victims need to speak out. The Church needs to be held accountable for all the victims

[@juliaweber212]

Jody fooled even leader of our church it’s terrible

[@mandy648]

This poor man! I’m so happy to see that finally he has a voice that people will listen to.

[@lga5746]

I’m so sorry for you reliving all this trauma. Thank you for coming forward. Hope others will join you soon.

[@ChikkenTender]

Wow, this is atonishingly horrific. God bless her victims. I hope she goes down with the weight of what she's done to others.

[@silverdoe9477]

His selfless bravery in the midst of all of this trauma is so admirable.

[@Debateyourright]

This gentleman is so brave to speak out. He represents the voices of many other victims!! Thank you Sir,stay strong and keep using your voice!!

[@mothersgauri4137]

Thank you so much for airing Adam's testimony about this. His entire story is absolutely heart breaking. More victims need to come forward and this lady needs to finally be stopped from destroying any more lives.

[@nadinefrandsen6087]

Adam, I’m so sorry for all you’ve been through and that you’re having to relive it all again now. My heart hurts for you and your family.

[@all4hisglory510]

My heart breaks for this man. I'm so sorry this has all happened. 😢 Sending much prayer to all of you.

[@pilarjohnson3326]

Adam, thanks for sharing your experience to help these two kids. ❤

[@mareekatz]

Wishing Adam continued healing 🙏 ✌️❤️

[@edwinacaparelli9911]

Your bravery in coming forward and sharing your truth is admirable. I hope that jodi cannot manipulate another person again in this awful way.

[@Irasemay11]

Thank you Adam for sharing your story. Much appreciated and also we commend your strength in coming forward.

[@mamaj6028]

Adam, you are a survivor and an awesome warrior who went back into the fight to save others from what happened to you ! That is strength !! I'm so sorry for your pain but so proud you fought back ! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@utopianslay]

❤❤❤

[@Mavatar11]

Adam and Jessie brought this up long ago to no avail for help, now finally it has come to light and justice will be served ❤

[@Elleinad72]

My heart aches for him, the children, and all of the victims who’s lives were ruined by this wretched woman!

[@coll4455]

Adam you are so brave for coming forward! Thank you for always standing up for what’s right!

[@Taureanfitness]

OMG, this poor man, seems like a shell of his former self. I'm glad he came forward. I think what's gonna wind up happening is tons of people, and they're just gonna be like a massive lawsuit against this woman. It's awful because I feel that this will prevent people from seeking therapy and counseling that they truly do need it makes All therapists and churches look Bad.

[@amiebaker7484]

I’m so glad Adam has the courage to share his story! I TRULY hope Jodi gets a life sentence for all the evil she has done to so many families she’s so evil

[@lola.44.77]

Adam comes across as a lovely man. God bless him.

[@junebuchholtz287]

Except he says 10 sentences when one will do to get the fact out

[@Sodonewithchaos]

@@junebuchholtz287so what! That’s what PTSD does…messes seriously with your communication

[@dianecelento4974]

Adam I'm so glad you got your settlement for SA. And now you're helping many people because you are coming forward about Jodi. Honestly, I am so proud of you

[@emileepini2311]

Bless your soul for speaking out, Adam. Thank you for exposing this sick and twisted woman. I believe that you have already done a ton of good.

[@Mczzin]

This is the story that keeps on giving. To think that Russell is responsible for putting a stop to this evil person that has damaged so many people. Brave boy.

[@annem7806]

You are much further along in your healing than you realize Adam. Keep moving forward.❤

[@cindyliao2250]

Jodi needs to loose her license and be put in jail. To exploit the victims and people who are vulnerable.

[@kathymunsee6468]

What great courage it took to share this. Witnessed need to be heard

[@CharlieFosterOffdenson]

This man looks absolutely haunted. I hope he reads these comments of support and confirmation - we believe you

[@leahannewoods6170]

I’m so thankful to him for coming forward and telling this important truth about Jodi!!!!!!

[@Jamama4]

This is so important. Thank you Angenette for this brief, informative story. So many people will be helped to discover they are not alone.

[@JoJoGranum]

This man was SA’ed and was recovering. What this sick woman did to this man was pure manipulative evil. She reopened old wounds, killed his marriage. She needs to go.

[@chriswhite9972]

If BYU isn’t thoroughly investigated we have a BIG problem of letting this reoccur 😢

[@myrtlemaude47]

And what’s going on with the Mormon church that they perpetuate this behavior?

[@joyabia682]

​@@myrtlemaude47all churches are gatherings of sick people pretending to be well. With abusers are the top

[@kibz4208]

Good on you for coming forward and telling your story. Also for seeing this awful woman for what she was. So sorry this happened to you. Glad you are moving forward now and in a better place.

[@wendyd_darling]

There is something just so odd about their relationship. I don't know what it is but everytime I see them sitting on that couch together it gives me the creeps. Really feel for this poor man. They are both monsterous people! Edit - he's exactly right when he said Jodie is sophisticated.....her insidiousness is sophisticated.

[@tigerlilygirl2643]

I watched the interview of her niece, Jessie, where she says how manipulative Jodi is as well. So glad she won't be able to pull the wool over anyone else's eyes especially with so many coming forward.

[@wendyd_darling]

@@tigerlilygirl2643 Omg I saw Jessie's interview. So sad what she went through as well! Such a strong articulate woman. Yeah more and more will come forward you are right. I'm not usually one to cheer at someone's downfall but I really wanna see Jodi crash and burn. She's so so dangerous! Love your screen name btw!

[@53mandevilla]

I think those two women are sexually involved! Don’t ever think not… 😮😮😮

[@laniegonewild]

Same it is so weird how they sit so close and act

[@heatherherrera7019]

Pray for all these victims and I hope all these victims come forward in court and pray that all get Justice.

[@jenna2431]

Those two belong UNDER the prison.

[@cynthiaconnors183]

In a panic room. That locks on the putside only.

[@susanherbert4151]

And I'd like to be the one to bring them 3 square meals a day... and accidentally spill the food right outside the cell door so they only get to smell it.

[@EmmaRosieeee]

@@susanherbert4151give them something they’re allergic to

[@Somero5115]

I’d like to give her the exact same psychological lessons she taught to others

[@OtagesBringthemhome_NOW]

Adam , I',m giving you the utmost respect for speaking out, and wishing you strenght but I am convinved you will get through this too ! Your courage opened the door for many more to come forward!

[@jonandra678]

That poor guy looks SO damaged from life. I hope he finds peace. 😢

[@christyjohnston8343]

Amazing and courageous man to stand up to the BSA, Jodi Hildebrandt and the LDS church! Those are three mega-powerful organizations/people. Unbelievable what he has endured! Thank you for sharing your story, Adam! You are a man of integrity!

[@eloisemarie5219]

I'm so sorry you had to go through this and how your family was destroyed because of it.

[@Bvrld]

Thank you for coming forward, we applaud you for sharing your story.

[@effie3798]

Everyone is going to focus on Jodi, when the Mormon church itself is responsible for sending him to her to PURPOSELY destroy his life as revenge for being a whistleblower about the scouts. The Mormon church is EVIL.

[@booswanger3801]

This ☝️

[@Somero5115]

Sure. But let’s take out this arm first

[@effie3798]

@@Somero5115 you just watch, she and Ruby will get all the blame and the Mormon church will just slip through the cracks.

[@Latbirget]

Agreed. Why would she share details with the church of a therapy session? That church sounds toxic.

[@tiger.wolf.2033]

Exactly! It was a big set up. He was framed, destroyed, and lost his family cause two evil entities worked together to destroy his life.

[@karenjohnson5271]

It takes alot of courage to speak about your vulnerability and try to protect others. Thank you for speaking up!

[@bluebutterfly244]

Such a deeply personal tragedy and courage to come forward. Hildebrandt and Franke are another level of evil to do such things to vulnerable people seeking help! May justice be soon and healing ongoing for the survivors.

[@megangenne]

My heart absolutely breaks for this man. There is such evil in this world

[@JasmineRachelle22]

The pain in his eyes is heartbreaking, I hope he will be able to fully heal for everything one day

[@necole1023]

Bless this man for being Courageous coming forward telling the World what she did to him & his Wife, hopefully others will come forward too & this Evil Monster will be locked up for Life where she belongs.

[@sarahhyde7643]

Adam, you are stronger and braver than you know. What an amazing thing you are doing to stand up for these children, knowing how hard this is for you to do so. 🙌❤ I hope you go on to live a happy life

[@mmmmlllljohn]

Kudos to Adam! It is not easy to go back to traumatic times but he did it to help other victims, including defenceless children. I pray God will bless him and his family and that others will also come forward to expose this evil woman. ❤️🙏

[@life-is-recovery]

Talking does help. He's a good, brave man.

[@wizardbarbie2368]

This whole thing has me sick af. I hope these ladies are held super accountable

[@bernice4599]

Same here!

[@arunaramkissoon7372]

The husband too

[@suzyyoohoo2514]

Come forward people!!! You're not alone! We will back you!

[@EmilyPlein]

Adam seems so sad

[@natashabittinger5233]

To all of the people who are victims of this evil woman, please be strong, you are not alone, all of you are stronger together, rise like a Pheonix and show her that she and any other person that does this is wrong and they will never get away with it. Praying for you all and have courage. 🙏

[@baileyb4305]

So glad his story is being heard. Spread his story, share with all

[@hivemindconcussion2173]

If there is anyone who has Jodi's game figured out it's Adam Steed. He's got her shaking in her jail issued shoe slides.

[@carolineknight22]

Thank you for sharing your story.

[@ashleybankscoaching]

That little boy single handedly saved sooo many lives !!! Hod bless him ❤❤❤ Jodie is so twisted

[@Jen.E]

This should be made into a movie. He and Jodi's niece, Jessi, should write the screen play.

[@tanyam.2982]

I bet it will someday!

[@stacie1595]

At least a docuseries! Although I feel for Adam, he very clearly has a lot of trauma from the ordeal and I wish him peace above all else.

[@mattmuirhead6435]

It will be a Netflix series before the year is out, almost guaranteed lol

[@judyannkiwi]

Netflix is already working on it

[@animec-dramaskpop6362]

Lifetime love tragedies like this.