‘Nearly Killed Me’: Niece of Ruby Franke’s Business Partner Reveals Shocking Cycle of Alleged Abuse

[@LawAndCrime]

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[@galaxia4709]

Very disappointed with the format of the interview which pretty much ruined the interview

[@galaxia4709]

You also left out how she escaped

[@niania7022]

Jessica lost her voice years ago because of Jodi. NOW, she has her voice back and I hope she screams this from the rooftops and doesn't let anyone silence her.

[@niania7022]

Jessi...sorry didn't catch the auto correct until I hit send

[@e0478]

@@galaxia4709 I know! He spoke over her. Trashed her great story. Total shame. Hopefully more victims don't get their voices trashed by him. He has no place speaking for people the way he did here.

[@orbitalchild]

When you have a child begging you to put them in jail in order to avoid going home that should be a really clear indication that something is very very wrong

[@SAMMYBAMBAM24]

Why did she not speak out loudly before it got this far? Did no one believe her? Did they not investigate?

[@carollucks8491]

Shoddy and negligent police work

[@badtvbad1]

@@SAMMYBAMBAM24 Jessi likened it to being slowly heated to the point of a boil, rather than being tossed right into boiling water. It started out reasonable but slowly got crazier and crazier without them realizing it until things were quite dire. Jessi tried to escape multiple times, Jessi begged for help multiple times. And no, no adults seemed to believe them when they did reach out for help. Not even the police. No one ever investigated it. I expect Jodi is a smooth talker and appeared very credible, able to convince people Jessi was just an angsty teen exaggerating things for attention.

[@SAMMYBAMBAM24]

@@carollucks8491 I watched another interview or podcast and I think her family told her to cut it out. Maybe she didn’t push it cause it sounds like her family didn’t want to publicize it. Explains why she’s coming forward now. Mormons right?

[@fragolina8391]

The cruelty of not being believed is horrendous.

[@chocolatechip12]

Hearing Jessie's story makes me appreciate the neighbor who called 911 even more. He wasn't fooled by Jodi.

[@Herbstzeitlos]

Wondering if the neighbors she’s talking about were the neighbors where R. rang the door first, before he ran to the other ones who saved him. What a miracle that he ran to the right people and got finally safed!

[@farba7713]

Shame on Jessi’s parents to just leave and abandoned their own child and not only that but to leave her with a MONSTER!! The parents are to blame too! Bless her heart for staying strong and speaking out!

[@travelintheresa7884]

LDS. What do you expect?

[@farba7713]

@@travelintheresa7884oh I didn’t know that! That makes some sense now!

[@DelusionDispeller]

​@@travelintheresa7884yep lds is 💯 correct

[@janshe3597]

@@farba7713 They are all with the LDS Church/Cult, including Ruby and her family…

[@ettajfan5882]

Yup. Jodi was affording that multi million dollar home by the good graces of the LDS cult. She had a steady supply of victims thanks to them.

[@Liciablyth]

Well said Jessy: "I want her never to have access to vulnerable people again!" Blessings to you and all others for your recovery.

[@heidiwolf1793]

Yet she is in prison surrounded by vulnerable mentally ill people that I’m sure she’ll feast on. She should be kept in isolation.

[@TheAnnabel22]

So much respect for Jessi for continuing to spread this story and share the horrific experience. I just hope Jessi continues to heal and maybe one day get some justice.

[@stroodleboots5360]

I wish at least some blame would be put on the PARENTS that abandoned her to these monsters.

[@elizabethshah]

Her parents should be held accountable for abandoning her.

[@mtaylor7307]

Especially as Jodi Hildebrandt was divorced and didn't have custody of her own estranged children. Not a winning recommendation.

[@justkiddin84]

It’s coming

[@taylors445]

Worst part is that their parents still refuse to admit Jodi did anything wrong to Jessi. They haven’t even mentioned it to them even though it’s world wide news! Their parents sent them a happy birthday message before the sentencing but didn’t say anything about the case. From what I understand Jessi had cut contact from their parents previous to Jodi being caught. I hope they don’t have to interact with them until they acknowledge what Jodi did. Absolutely disgusting that they continue to ignore the damage their own child experienced at the hands of their relative!

[@Ketowski]

@@taylors445 Many conservative families and communities are like that, in my experience.

[@Figengumus1979]

My mum always protected me from Religious talks even being Muslim no matter what religion some are honestly more extreme thsnkgod my mum didn’t allow me and protected me

[@redfootedbear]

The fact that Jodi left Jessi out in the SNOW and STARVED her….they could’ve easily have been essentially killed by that amount of neglect. So could easily have Ruby’s two poor children. That fear never crossed their mind?!

[@wendymiesowitz1897]

When parents are not equipped to provide the care for thier children, there are always manipulative predators ready to "help". Sad but true.

[@GaiaCarney]

@wendymiesowitz - you said it best, sadly 😢

[@marionm5311]

They obviously knew this woman was a Bully , that's why they left her there.

[@imaginaryvintage2695]

YES WENDY THERE ARE

[@MxPx77]

I’ve listened to jesse tell their story multiple times and it never deviates. They’re compelling and intelligent and I’m so glad people are finally stopping to hear their story.

[@jasminflower3814]

Do you know when is Ruby and Jodies case is going to court? And will we be able to watch it live like Johnny and Ambers case?

[@SofiaTHEfIRST1873]

@@jasminflower3814whatdoes Johnny and AH have to do with this? COMPLETE opposites

[@SilverDraco]

​@@jasminflower3814J & A was a civil case, this will be a criminal case with a prosecutor from the state.

[@annaheaney1708]

They. Jessi uses They them pronouns

[@africansunset6826]

But she refers to herself as I and Me 🤔

[@RedHotMessResell]

Childhood trauma ABSOLUTELY lasts forever.. you might learn how to cope with it, but it will be there forever

[@benfrese3573]

true for all trauma, not just childhood

[@kathyrama4570]

Being abused as a child ends when you die. I was in a support group for Adult Children of Alcoholics. When I joined I was in my 20's, the oldest person in our group was 83, she cried just like us younger ones over the abuse at the hands of an Alcoholic. These children suffered so much worse abuse. Poor children. My heart goes out to these kids and to the niece of Ms. Hilebrandt.

[@katebrown1514]

How do her parents live with themselves knowing what they did to their daughter? I hope they fear their choices as much as Jodi and Ruby are facing right now. They should be held accountable too.

[@justkiddin84]

It’s coming

[@Qrtuop]

They are Mormons, they dgaf

[@carollucks8491]

SHAME ON THAT POLICE OFFICER WHO NEGLECTED TO PROVIDE HELP TO THAT CHILD. SHE KNOWS WHO SHE IS AND I HOPE SHE’S PLAGUED BY GUILT HER ENTIRE LIFE! SHE RETURNED THIS CHILD TO THE HANDS OF HER ABUSER, ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING!

[@aznmochibunny]

A lot of officers and officials in Utah are part of the LDS and FLDS church. Not surprised cases like Jodi's were neglected. Corruption through and through.

[@joyceedgington5298]

Definitely shame on the police and the other adults Jessi went to for help. All these adults failed Jessi extraordinarily

[@SilentThundersnow]

I hope she gets exposed.

[@Claudia-lq3ns]

​@@SilentThundersnowI hope so, too 😡

[@FearMyLadyBits]

it's just like with Jeffrey Dahmer. You exploit the officer's bias by saying the victim is actually a drug addict prostituting herself and poof, back into her abuser's custody.

[@shelbs2603]

words can’t even explain how much jessi has gone through. it’s horrible.

[@abigailmacdonald6858]

The fact that Jessi would rather have gone to JAIL than stayed in that house says enough for me.

[@Misfit.Cooter]

R. franke was trying to escape to get to jail too. 😢

[@wintyforever]

The same thing with R, Ruby’s son. Per Ruby’s journal, he wanted to go to jail so he could escape his abuse. When he asked the neighbor to call the police, was so they could take him to jail because Ruby told him that’s where he’d go if he ran away because he was filled with demons. He figured in jail he would at least get food and water. So sad.

[@beverleypicard2116]

I hope Jodi pays hard for what she put this poor girl through . What a monster and Ruby was following in Jodis footsteps.

[@hellsbells8689]

Let's just hope there are no fellow LDS members on the jury/juries or they both could walk.

[@susanrosales7669]

I am sure there will be a Netflix doc and I hope Jessi appears in it. Her story needs to be told on a public platform. I admire Jessi a great deal.

[@sswellah]

Bonnie posted a video yesterday and deleted it saying Netflix has already reached out.

[@meganbessenbacher7107]

If people insist on misgendering them they are just being further harmed by media and society. Using words like niece, lady, girl, and other gender specific words hurts. ❤

[@susanrosales7669]

With all due respect sometimes, it gets so confusing on who requests to be identified as what. I meant no disrespect and I have to think that Jessi would understand. @@meganbessenbacher7107

[@autumnfall8829]

​@@meganbessenbacher7107She's a girl. Stop the nonsense. The world is over it.

[@JimmyGrl09]

Absolutely!!!!

[@fragolina8391]

Jessie lived through everyone's worst nightmare, even when she begged for help she was ignored. Although she is safe, the memories will never leave her. Jessi, thank you for speaking out. I hope watching your evil aunt being locked away for the rest of her life will give you a small piece of peace.

[@stroodleboots5360]

Her parents also sound like not the nicest people

[@Kosmokatgirl]

They , you mean they … they clearly said their pronouns at the beginning of the show

[@vincentrogers1223]

@@Kosmokatgirl🙄

[@purple9533]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@Kosmokatgirlpsych ward. You mean psych ward. They clearly have psych wards all over the United States for the Mentally unwell LIKE HER NIECE AND YOU.

[@thelilbrans]

Jessi did the right thing telling their story. Thank you Jessi for your openness.

[@pkmagic]

Thank you , Jessi. Keep telling your story. It will save lives.

[@julietchristensen3957]

Don't forget to mention, the ten year old little girl was found in similar condition but also so conditioned or frightened that she refused medical care for several hours. 😮 those poor kids.

[@Dollybird198]

No1 is mentioning the fact that t they shaved her head 😮😢😮😢😢😢

[@whims6278]

Seeing how many interviews jessi has been invited to do, and how strongly everyone backs them has been so heart warming. They must feel so validated after being ignored for so long. They are such a talented, intelligent, beautiful human being and im SO glad they have this opportunity to have their voice heard.

[@mombythec]

I agree and as a momma to a transgender person, thank you for using their pronouns correctly!!

[@Ms.Prairie]

Same!!! It makes me emotional in such an intense way, as a LGBTQ+ person and survivor myself

[@Nancy-uq4ob]

​@@mombythecmy condolences

[@silversmoke6]

​@Nancy-uq4ob no need for condolences. Transfolk are wonderful people. My condolences that you dont have any in your life.

[@ginamhensley]

@Nancy-uq4ob unnecessary to say the least.

[@varrick1226]

Jessi is a hero to me, she stood her ground and won. Stay strong Jessi.

[@rhondennis979]

You might want to check into who this Jessi really is before you call her your hero.

[@KM-ne1ft]

what did she do?@@rhondennis979

[@hostronic]

They*

[@memequeen7352]

@@rhondennis979 What do you mean? Has she done something?

[@sim8213]

⁠@@rhondennis979 she’s a hero for speaking up for a 12 yo boy who is going through the same crap that she went through. Or do u not care.

[@RJ-nm6qt]

This person is so strong for sharing their story and standing up for what’s right.

[@w.w.heisenberg8044]

When you see people smiling, being kind & polite we really don't know what happens behind closed doors.

[@sharonmchugh8294]

Would have appreciated the uncut version of this interview because Jessie is so well spoken. Morman Stories really did right by spending the time with her and letting her tell the full story.

[@RocioNicte]

Same

[@debbiebuttars5598]

Absolutely! The Mormon Stories interview was so moving. They were able to tell the whole story which I believe was cathartic to them and helpful to all.

[@dianeshaw1111]

I can’t fathom how no one helped those children.

[@sharknadofartquake2449]

REALLY?! Their a neighborhood of Mormons. They all do the same kinds of things and should all be investigated INCLUDING the Mormon police!

[@Grrrfrend]

This sheds a lot of light on how she has been for years prior to the current case. Jody is really a messed up person, and this is only good in that she will be STOPPED. I'm glad to hear this story, which I believe 💯. She is brave to tell it. She's done alot of work to clear up her mind after living through this.

[@SandyOhNo]

My curiosity wants to know what horrible things have happened to Jodi...

[@justkiddin84]

@@SandyOhNo possibly nothing. This kind of sadism is not ALWAYS trauma induced. She claims at one point she was SA’d but I take anything Jodi says with an ocean liner of salt.✌️

[@cindiwindi]

I think she is homosexual and has never been able to be out because of the church and it has fueled something very sinister within her

[@melhew4102]

I wonder what Jesse's family now thinks. They didnt believe her before bc Jodi made it look like she was a liar. Jesse was telling the truth the whole time. It's so sad that her family let this happen to her!

[@thiccredgyal3404]

Jessie's parents probably supported what happened to her

[@snakey319]

mormons

[@NurseJhonna]

crazy!!!!! there's so many questionable families on KZbin now and in the past. There needs to be laws about exploiting kids

[@yellowsubmarine7073]

The entire church should be held accountable….Those people all knew what was happening to Jessie too!! They literally seen it! Absolutely disgusting 🤬

[@aznmochibunny]

And not just Jessi, but all the people she counseled. She ruined marriages due to her so called counseling.

[@SilverDraco]

​@@aznmochibunnyJodi ruined the lives of a lot of men.

[@patriciaepperson2955]

CULT

[@Ketowski]

The state doesn’t require church officers to be mandated reporters. And the religion has been known to harbor predators of children. Boy Scouts of America trial was won by Adam Steel and Jodi revealed his personal information (to church officials) that destroyed his marriage and job.

[@strawberryme08]

You’re assuming they were attending church 😅 doubtful at this point. But her old neighborhood many called cops and cps it was all ignored

[@cheryllunn2827]

OMG! I went through this. First it was psychological, then humiliated to wreck my self confidence, etc. Talked to children's services. They called her and she acted so sweet and told them I was a liar. That I lied all the time to get attention and extra food. They sent me home and after she was done beating me, phoning the school to tell my teacher to explain to the kids that I lied all the time. I never reached out again. My life was detached for many, many years. But I beat it eventually!

[@grlsjstwannayahoo.]

I’m so sorry you had to endure that. My heart hurts for you, happy to hear you’re doing ok. Stay strong sweetie.

[@katebrown1514]

Jessi's parents should be publicly known and have criminal chargers against them.

[@BackStreetChippets]

I agree! They are just as disgusting and vile as Jodi

[@sharknadofartquake2449]

They likely would say they didn't do anything abusive they didn't experience as abuse themselves at the hands of their parents and their parents are dead so where's the justice for them.

[@thebigbient8736]

why?

[@sswellah]

I hope more of Jodi's family speaks out about her. I would like to hear from her kids.

[@janshe3597]

According to Jessi, Jodi’s daughter changed her name so her mother would NEVER be able to find her. Jessi said that Jodi’s daughter said, she could NEVER be in the same room as her Mother, Jodi, EVER, again. Jodi lost custody of her children, he ex-husband was given custody. As of now, nobody knows why, or what happened. This was years ago, when most Judges sided with the women.

[@SandyOhNo]

I wonder if the ex-husband will talk.

[@janshe3597]

@@SandyOhNo. I highly doubt he wants anything to do with her, although, I have seen stranger things happen.

[@burialdrip723]

Jodi has the power and money of the LDS church backing her. I doubt most people would put themselves in the spotlight of their harassment and lawsuits.

[@justkiddin84]

They may be called into court. We just have to wait.

[@veemonlady]

This interview was so important and therapeutic. I have similar trama from the mormons and I did run away at 16 for the final time. So sad to remember but so appreciated to hear actual truth to the lies and manipulation that is everywhere in the LDS faith especially in Utah.

[@Flower.Phantom]

The Mormon Stories Podcast did an almost 4 hour interview with her, i dont know if you have seen it or not but it is an absolutely incredible interview. I would definently recommend giving it a watch\listen if you are able to.

[@hellsbells8689]

@@Flower.Phantom I agree with you, it is a must see. So is the one with Adam Steed, another of Jodi Hildebrandt's victims.

[@lornareinhart2706]

Jodie should never see the light of day for the trauma she has caused this makes me sick

[@janshe3597]

First of all let me say, they are innocent until proven guilty, unfortunately… Let’s hope the Judge makes them serve the maximum amount of time, (which I believe is ten years per count) and makes them serve it consecutively for all six charges. For example, if they get five years per charge, with six charges that would amount to thirty years, consecutively. This way the children would all be adults before they are released from prison… Using the same scenario, five years per charge, with six charges, if the Judge allows the sentences to be run concurrently they would only have to serve five years total… This scenario, IMO, is way to lenient for what they have done, the two minor aged children would only be fifteen and seventeen.

[@paulaellis6242]

I can't imagine, what we don't know about. It is certainly sickening, to say the least.

[@julietchristensen3957]

I am betting that with Jessi+ the Franke family+ Adam Steed it is STILL just barely lifting the cover up on how many people Jodi has mistreated. God will account for every bit of it one day.

[@astaraoneill9166]

@@janshe3597 , it’s potentially 15 years PER count, for a total of 90 years, if she’s given the max and consecutive. Fingers crossed!!

[@MagdaD0118]

I would say Jodi is a manipulative, power hungry, user. This doesn’t absolve Ruby of her abusive parenting style. She was definitely complicit and worsened after she teamed up with Jodi.

[@janshe3597]

Two evil, sadistic people that fed off of each other…

[@USAFVeteran79]

The amount of abuse in Utah is absolutely insane. When LDS children start going to school with non church members they start understanding things that are not right. The LDS parents see this as defiance and the abuse starts. Google the number of Youth group homes just in the state of Utah. It is staggering. They hid them under different names and when the county shuts them down they open in a new county. There are no requirements to work there. My niece came from another state and got a job with no background. We were snooping into what was happening. She would bring the kids to my house and the stories they told us were insane. Police, church officials, school teachers and administrators did nothing for these kids. By law they are supposed to report to DCFS/ CPS but they don’t instead they tell the parents what was said. Creating a worse situation for them in the home. They question the children in front of the parents and of course the children say nothing. I know all of this for a FACT. The only reason this particular situation was found out was because the outside media got involved. When the church teaches Fasting as a way to search for answers of course parents are going to go the wrong direction. When the church teaches taking away things it goes to far. Police will tell anyone that calls to report something that parents have the right to discipline their child however they see fit in the state of Utah. (Heard this one directly) There are thousands of these type cases in this state and no one cares. It is not about what you do but more about WHO YOU KNOW 🤝 iykyk

[@Schoenbaum_Paul]

That young lady is so polished in her speaking, she's very intelligent and a passionate speaker! Shes going places!!!!

[@cynthiacordell4639]

Not really. She thinks there's multiple people when it's just "her" not a "they" disturbed

[@hyfroC]

@@cynthiacordell4639 kindness. You should try it sometime.

[@SilverDraco]

​@@cynthiacordell4639how is it hurting you too let them be who they want? Where's the skin off your nose?

[@fairx]

Her agent must be elated.

[@addisonroadfan12]

@@cynthiacordell4639 Jessi doesn’t think they are multiple people. I don’t understand much about the whole non binary thing but what’s the harm in calling them what they want to be called?

[@victoriagrove5344]

I give much credit to Jessie. This is a very bright, and articulate woman, who appears nothing but honest about her story, and her analysis of her aunt Jodi’s cult-related psychopathy.

[@chuck4714]

They really are amazing!!! FYI Jessi goes by they them pronouns

[@brendad940]

I agree. As a 58 year old mom and grandma Jessi comes through very authentic and genuine. So grateful they were willing to come forward for the sake of these kids. My heart goes out to all the victims.

[@tcttvradio]

Her body language says that she is deceptive

[@justsaying318]

​@caleynztv I hope you arr speaking about Jodi. Jessi is 100% telling the truth.

[@_7.8.6]

Not if you identify as They/Them 🤪

[@amykru]

Thank you for speaking out, Jessi! I'd love to see the uncut interview. Jessi looked fabu in this interview.

[@rymlm9038]

Thanks to Jessy for speaking so the boy will be taken seriously, it's an added voice to his story

[@901baby]

Jodi and Ruby deserves LIFE in prison with no possibility of parole

[@MusiCatsKing]

I don't know what they did get, but i've heard the max possible was 60 years.

[@jomc7425]

After listening to Jessi's story, I suspect that the 2 kids rescued from Jodi's home have experienced something similar. I think CPS should reach out to Jessi and ask them if they'd be willing to speak to the Franke children. I think hearing their experience would help the kids deal with what has happened to them.

[@kathleenschoultz]

Absolutley. She should reach out. It will help them, not feeling so alone.

[@plantlovea.7841]

@@kathleenschoultzit’s one of the reasons Jessie made her story public, she wants to let the world know that what the children are being accused of are all lies. Jessie wants people to know how her aunt operates and Ruby’s children are victims

[@SilverDraco]

That would be amazing if they were allowed to speak to the kids and let them know they aren't alone and look at how Jesse has grown up and thrives despite what Jodi did to them. ❤

[@aromaathome]

Thank you, Jessi, for your bravery! 🙏 Keep speaking the truth!

[@Ms.Prairie]

@@CrakeWasRight proof or shut up

[@SilverDraco]

​@@CrakeWasRightwhat's wrong if they are being paid? Their therapy bills must be staggering. Are you Mormon and standing up for Jodi?

[@katie8325]

@@CrakeWasRightthese interviews are labour, of course Jessi should be paid! Are you for real?

[@sixtysense]

Had similar trauma from my mother. No one believed me. Just returned me to the nightmare.

[@PrinceCharmingsMom2930]

Jessi I m so glad you made it out alive. You have a whole country rooting for you.

[@parkdalepete2600]

The two sociopaths look scared shitless in those photos after being arrested...reality creeping in.

[@gammgammx3174]

I feel so bad for Jessi,she has been through so much.

[@HappyVegan72]

This is very brave and courageous of them to speak about these abusive, evil, dark times in their life. They seem like the coolest person! Beautiful inside and out.

[@crownonpoint]

My heart goes out to jesse ♡ Big thanks for finding the courage to speak about your experiences and your truth. ♡

[@theoneonlymichelle3.082]

I really hope this neice will be able to be a witness for the trial when it comes. So sad.

[@dfiler2]

Thank you Jesse for speaking out. You're an amazing person.

[@Gloaming252]

Wow. I hope Jessi gets the chance to stand up in court and tell their story. They should be pressing charges too! What a horrendous thing to go through as a child. 😢

[@cindiwindi]

Jessi is so beautiful inside and out, she’s strong, resilient and brave.....thank you Jessi for brining your personal horror story to light to help others see wtf Jodi has been doing to children!

[@kc-lp6wg]

I'm so glad Jessi is able to share their story. I hope that it helps save other people from the obvious harm that Jodi presents.

[@natalielawrence8809]

What an extraordinary person Jessi is.. strong, insightful, compassionate, creative, honest and articulate... to mention just some of their qualities. A truly charismatic and inspirational person 🤍

[@michaelwagner8859]

My prayer for Jessi is that she finds strength, healing and purpose as this case against her Aunt unfolds. And that justice is served against her Aunt and Ruby Franke.

[@esteemedmortal5917]

Jodi needs to stay in prison for the rest of her life. What an absolute psychopath and sadist.

[@PincheBecky0Effsgiven]

Jessie we believe you, and we see you. You are a powerful voice for those children. Don't let this monster win, keep pushing, keep going, you got this.

[@Fuchsbau101]

Abusers are really good at unconvincing outsiders their victim is the crazy person.

[@adamschanne]

She speaks so well and makes it clear how frightening her situation was.

[@Zarastro54]

Jesse is very fortunate that they didn’t run into ANOTHER creep on the road. Because one of the biggest targets of those types of people is runaways.

[@beanyboomer5391]

She was hurt in the shelters she ended up in. She mentions this but doesn’t tell the stories.

[@Zarastro54]

@@beanyboomer5391 Dang, which I assume is why they ended up going back to Ant Jodi?

[@beanyboomer5391]

@@Zarastro54I’m not really up on the time line but yes that first time she went and than back to the shelter s again…I’m thinking she was on the streets for awhile but not 100% sure. She didn’t get into it. I did watch her story a couple times but have forgotten this part. I watched the one on Mormon Stories. Jessie’s story is riveting. If you haven’t watched it I would recommend. The same with Adam Stead. What Jodi did to him is heartbreaking.

[@randomvintagefilm273]

Ruby never looks happier than when she is talking about how she punished her kids

[@Pete-z6e]

True.

[@96Jazangel]

Jesse is so eloquent and articulates their trauma and suffering in a manner that is indicative of how they’ve been able to recover from such a dark experience with their abuser.

[@corinneolsen4112]

I wonder what those officers think now…

[@amithorpe]

tuned in for jessi. they are so brave! I'm so glad that they are finally, at least somewhat, validated. hopefully, jodi (and ruby, too) are held completely accountable for their actions.

[@WickYTcodm]

I can't think of a reason other than having a serious mental health problem for someone to do that to the person they are supposed to love more in this world very sad

[@janshe3597]

The two of them, Jodi and Ruby are evil sadistic people…

[@Mavatar11]

Watch her in the podcast it’s long and very detailed and heart breaking, and amazing how Jessie turned out to be a very very awesome good person with a big heart she didn’t turn bad for what she was put through

[@elizabethshah]

I am so sorry Jessie. Bless you. You are so strong!!

[@angeloflifelight]

I first heard their story on the Mormon Stories Podcast. It took them over 14 years to even be remotely OK after it all. I hope Jessi continues their healing journey, that Jodi's incarceration will bring some justice and peace. Same for anyone else Jodi hurt. I hope those kids will be able to move on and heal without too much baggage

[@vprice777vp]

I'm so grateful to Jessie for coming forward. She is so intelligent and well meaning. She looks great, the new hair style, makeup & clothes are a great look, she is very pretty. I think her new look shows she is healing more & more now that she has a voice & justice will prevail...praying for her success in life.

[@discobikerAndRosie]

You're miistaken, my man. Ruby didn't take her sons bed away. She took his entire bedroom away, giving it to another kid. He was forced to sleep on a bean bag. Imagine hownscrewed upnhis neck & spine must be. And, those poor kids who were taped & starved. So terrible. 😢

[@bornfree0507]

I could tell from his telling about that it really bothered him badly. It was cruel.

[@CrazyMaryJo]

Heart wrenching interview. Good job.

[@suzycue9278]

Jesse is an awesomely strong human….Continue to share your voice! You are amaaaazing!

[@Littlewings1211]

Thank you so much to Jessi for speaking out and being so open. What happened to you absolutely breaks my heart and I am so sorry that you had to suffer at the hands of this abhorrent excuse for a human being. I wish you nothing but love and happiness in your future and hope that your hope, that Jodi will never again have access to vulnerable people, is true for the rest of her life.

[@221BBakerStreet]

Jesse is so cool. I sincerely hope that at some point in the future, they're able to make peace with what happened to them. Complex PTSD is something they will have to endure for probably the rest of their life, so I hope that with a combination of long term therapy and medication, they will eventually learn to enjoy life again. Well wishes to you Jesse.

[@kel2700]

I wonder what Jodi’s nieces parents are saying about all this. Would love to hear them speak up about their daughters torture, etc..

[@Richard-n4r2o]

They deny everything. How could they admit sending their child to a monster? They don't even want anyone to know that Jessi's aunt IS a monster.

[@DorkCity182]

This girl went from one cult to another… sad. Hope she gets help

[@J-ellO]

What a brave young lady! People open your eyes and listen. This truly is happening today and I was society.

[@Gringa_L]

We have to come up with something other than they/them, it's too confusing.

[@lindaartz3297]

I grew up with an emotionally abusive parent and it doesn’t go away. I am 76 and my parent has been dead a few years but there are still triggers. Many fewer since she died but even that took time. I’m praying Jessie gets relief to some degree. I too have PTSD but has lessened since I don’t get phone calls or letters or reports from others about how bad I am.

[@veragomesrodrigues8010]

I hope this woman stays in jail forever, this is horrible. And all parents of the children who suffered at her hands should be held accountable

[@dove.9833]

So proud of Jessie and her bravery ❤❤

[@vj8406]

Yup. That woman is insane. I’m sorry this happened to you. But ever so glad you are finally getting some justice.

[@edwardhamm5535]

Please prosecute the Bishop that repeatedly sent families to these monsters. The cruelty and arogance of these women and thier 'spiritual advisor.

[@janshe3597]

It was many Bishops, not just one…

[@mothersgauri4137]

I pray that people will listen and that the rest of those kids will be taken care of properly. The fact that there is even still question about Jodi possibly getting out of jail with a bond terrifies me.

[@BrokeStudentBeauty]

Thank you for covering Jessi's story. The world needs to know how dangerous these women are and what a threat they are to society.

[@debbiejohnson7025]

Poor Jesse! That woman and also Ruby are sick humans. So many victims. I hope they both get what they deserve! 😭 😭😭😭😭

[@juliesaul4002]

Jesse Hildebrandt is truly an amazing person, inside she is crying and everything is resurfacing but she is standing up strong and tall and telling her story, so proud of her and her now speaking out for the rest of the victims!

[@MuhammadAdamGhamkoley]

Strange her brother didn't know that Jody was capable of hurting her niece.

[@LoveInFaith222]

He knew that is why she was sent to live with her. He had to know Jessie wasn’t in school and all else.

[@thiccredgyal3404]

He cosigned the mistreatment

[@saifulipulepul]

Probably brainwashed too.

[@Richard-n4r2o]

After Jessie escaped, turned 18, and confronted her family. They not only do they deny everything, they deny that the aunt is a monster (to this day, is my belief).

[@TheRainbowGal]

I am so proud of her niece. I can’t recall her name but I’ve seen all of her interviews and she is so so brave and composed. Just all of the utmost respect to her and sending her love and healing light.

[@TheRainbowGal]

Jessi! Jessi Hildebrant ❤️ I mean

[@antoniapiasophiabovin3310]

This is another Shary example of institutional betrayal inside the families, the community, and the professional therapist company of Rudy Hildebrandt- Jessi Hildebrand. You are brave, always have the courage to speak up, and are not alone. Following the cases running, I hope it will make changes not only in the US but worldwide.

[@hsk2909]

Jessi, you're a Champ. The whole world is hearing you. Your moment has also come. You are strong, and you will keep on staying strong. You are LOVED! 💖 Keep going. 💯🙌👏😘

[@jeannekegeijsel5498]

“Follow your instinct. Those feelings are true.” We as a people have to learn so much. Thank you so much for sharing. I wish you healing and love Jessi. 💗

[@BRAVEONPRECIOUS]

Jessie H is my new hero. Such a brave human with an enlightened heart. Thank you for your integrity and courage. There is hope! 💞✨💞

[@ceha9517]

I love that Jessi spreads the truth about Jodi. And I love her clear and on the point words.

[@KristineS73]

I just pray that the punishment fits the crime.🙏🙏🙏

[@grandmemaw3605]

Healing prayers to Jessi she is an inspiration speaking out and telling her tragic story. I hope she is happy and has found peace and that her Aunt being exposed and held accountable helps Jessi finds happiness for always.