Prime Crime: The YouTube Mom Who Put Her Kids Through Hell - Ruby Franke

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[@AnnSuann-cl8zf]

Anyone have more than five children is not normal

[@Tricia-yf1ld]

@@AnnSuann-cl8zf. That’s not true at all!☹️

[@beckajo]

​@@Tricia-yf1ld I agree with u wholeheartedly. My great- grandmother had 10 because she wanted lots of kids my grandparents had 7 my mother had 8 and I have 6.

[@jaynejameson1607]

​@@AnnSuann-cl8zfplease enlighten us 🙏

[@Spooky_pookie]

I have 8 children and I am very normal and never abused them.

[@PipsKay432]

The true hero of this case is the 12 year old boy, who escaped and got help for himself and his siblings

[@bz3548]

Agree 💯.

[@bz3548]

I hope the parole board keep them in prison for a lot more time than 18 months. It will take a lot more than 18 months for the children to feel normal.

[@lakanron640]

He's gonna be messed up for life.

[@nikkihayes9236]

AMEN!! 💯 🙏 🙌 💖

[@cpb0589]

@@lakanron640it’s so sad 😞

[@slconley]

Ruby smiles so big and bright when she’s talking about punishing the kids. She’s a sadist and enjoyed inflicting pain.

[@khaIid624]

What is a sadist?

[@slconley]

@@khaIid624 a person who enjoys inflicting pain and humiliation on others.

[@jcallwood25]

@@khaIid624stop being lazy. Google is your friend.

[@christinablair1978]

​@jcallwood25 You could have just told them the definition of sadist, it took the same amount of time and effort to write this pointless comment instead.

[@jcallwood25]

@@christinablair1978 I don’t need to do anything. I look up meanings of words myself instead of asking ppl to do the work for me. You stay safe though😘

[@BellaCW]

Ruby is a part of *10* women that were being "trained" by Hildebrandt. They should definitely look into the rest of them as well, not only the obviously public ones.

[@maqui8667]

To teach “Mental Fitness”

[@cloudburn498]

i was thinking this was a cult of some sort listening to this story, im sure that was the aim, the guy in the therapy group couldnt leave, imagine someone having that sort of power over you.

[@eponack]

@@cloudburn498It’s a cult born from a cult. Mormonism is a dangerous thing that we have let grow into many branches and we just keep looking the other way.

[@anthonyhomesly950]

Right. This was effectively a CULT. and everyone involved needs to be investigated

[@maggyf3932]

Sounds like a cult situation to me. When I saw Jody on screen in the courtroom I thought to myself, oh, here comes the cult leader.

[@winkybinx]

Anyone who has abused their children should never be able to see their children again. They shouldn't have to ever be around their abusers again if they don't want that.

[@happilyevernever4289]

Not only that, they should be punished by law.

[@mikemiller5538]

Parents on drugs are a different story tho but my favorite part was the they them girl they put in there to fit the norm was sad

[@tiffprendergast7]

@@winkybinx duhhh

[@artisthusnatalal3099]

What will you say about my story? My abusers showed up in my house after I left for another country 😮

[@onelove0890]

Making a child go without lunch because the little girl forgot… SHES A CHILD, they forget that stuff it’s a mother’s job to make sure the child has lunch. Even as an adult I sometimes forget my own lunch for work. These poor children.

[@christinalopez5606]

That was a red flag to me as well.. like shecis just a child.. so you go to the school & bring it..simple or charge it.. smh.. that was wrong

[@Katie-rx8ql]

I watched that video as she made it as I was a follower and I remember then thinking how nasty that was.

[@KatieDeGo]

Agreed. Also, did they not have school lunch she could've paid for for her kid?

[@belladaylight2132]

Yeah, i don't even know how many times I went out to lunch or ordered lunch because I forgot mine or just overslept in the morning...

[@cjking4511]

@@christinalopez5606 I agree. I believe it is a parent's job to make the lunch for the kids NOT the other way around! Aint like the mother had a real job. She had lots of free time to prepare lunches and cook meals for those kids.

[@PCKA1987]

I’m done with these online “life coaches” and “influencers” and “fitness gurus”. So much BS out there.

[@kathleenfreed5597]

I agree, it all baffles me.

[@chrisandshazza01]

Amen to that, wouldn’t go anywhere near them!

[@tamibrooke5155]

Yes! Health coaches also. They use the platform to scam desperate and sick people. Like “Justin Health”. I tried him and he pushed me through our conversations, didn’t provide what was promised and was unprepared during paid coaching….. like didn’t look over my blood work or results before hand and didn’t know how to respond or help me!

[@irenepadmo5745]

Don’t forget the Kardasian how they’re ripped off their fans with shonky products and lied to their teeth

[@fozzydare7987]

I’ve always wondered about these YT ‘expert’ coaches etc - never dabbled - this nonsense confirms all my doubting

[@GEKENILWORTH]

Not only is the 12-year-old boy a hero, but so is the compassionate neighbor who called the police to get the boy help.

[@splinterbyrd]

Well it's no different to what any of us would do if a starving child turned up on our doorstep. But I agree, it's especially moving given that that's probably the first bit of kindness that poor boy has experienced for months, possibly years. I hope he recovers, but tbh I'm not all that hopeful😢 Hildebrandt and *both* Frankes are clearly insane. I don't think they should be in prison; all 3 should be in secure mental hospitals. Permanently.

[@jeffsaxton716]

He wept. A truly compassionate guy. Thank you, sir.

[@SilvoRadič]

Id help to, and so would you

[@splinterbyrd]

@@SilvoRadič 15y from now, I bet that boy will either be a model citizen eg a doctor, an academic in a university, or he'll be in jail for murder, or dead of a drug overdose. Prayers🙏

[@Gigi-xr3qs]

Who would turn down a little kid asking for help at their door? Not everybody is some hero, it's just what everybody would do: "Sorry little emaciated terrified kid, this is private property, move along."

[@svenlundergard1]

How many millions of parents have these monsters INFUENCED?? How many more kids are being abused??

[@allahlovesyou7241]

😮😮😢😢

[@jrviade85]

oh you silly boy lol 😂

[@sarabavota]

The way she acts reminds me my mum, disgusting

[@elainemarten2147]

well if they see she has been arrested and charged with child abuse, it most likely makes them think twice

[@siennaioana6763]

That women Ruby is so annoying is impossible. Intuition never lies.

[@Maggs.19]

They ONLY plead guilty because they were terrified of those children giving a testimony. They knew it would be so much worse for themselves.

[@dukki.2192]

That is ALWAYS the case. If children testify, perps get the book!!

[@GR-nz5rz]

I think the same thing. Poor children. They pleaded guilty for there own beneficial bc they are in big risk if they speak. They are not concerned for the children but only for themselves.

[@veeyan6882]

This is the biggest bs, u force kids to constantly get on court n speak and if they dnt the case falls apart ?

[@oohhsedagod6183]

Bingo! And I still would let them children testify!!

[@splinterbyrd]

I still can't get my head round how Hildebrandt was able to practise as a "therapist." I mean if I opened a clinic based on the scientific truth that Coca-Cola cures cancer... isn't there anyone who would try to stop me??

[@tyronethomas4543]

I don't like the idea that Pam saying "we have guests coming, so we MADE the girls do some cleaning, but they did it of their own free will". Every adult in that whole circle, should be looked into.

[@mzj384]

Yes exactly Who says "they did it of their own free will?" WTH

[@bellycurious]

Oh... teenagers ( or adults!)that enjoy cleaning someone else's house. What a great hobby. 😂

[@elhonigg]

So weird. Unless the kids were literally brainwashed to want to clean.

[@lexiatel]

And to be under the assumption, but when the husband of Pam was so defensive, that was a red flag for me...

[@helenaquvang7705]

And the way they respond to the police. If they were not a part of using the kids, then they wouldn’t have been hostile and the girls would have talked. They reacted like hostages especially when they walked out to the cars.

[@kalpanaperry6709]

Parents should not be allowed to profit off of their children nor should they be allowed to film their children's most personal private moments for the world to see. What is wrong with these parents?

[@melanieamber1973]

Exactly 💯

[@bluewave7120]

And social media for allowing such behavior

[@n0tfr0mth1sw0rld]

What is wrong with the millions of viewers who watch their content? If noone would be watching they wouldn't have an incentive to film their children 😔

[@edithdlp8045]

​@@n0tfr0mth1sw0rldI never saw this show. The only information I have is of the aftermath.

[@ericswild]

There is a special place in he'll for these womem

[@sybilsadie620]

The fact the the one daughter that left the house phoned to report that her siblings were left alone for 5 days and she did not had the first thought of phoning her father first says it all😢😢😢

[@Jackferrett6781]

Her father was probably too worried of what happens to snitches. Some of those abusers will retaliate if you squeal on them

[@elainemarten2147]

maybe he was with the mom?

[@Jackferrett6781]

@@elainemarten2147 a lot of those abusers are dangerous. They’ll kill you if you squeal on them. Like they’re not gonna just take it sitting down. And Kevin was probably too afraid of that

[@hysteri]

@@Jackferrett6781yet a 12 year old had more guts? It’s failing the basic duty of a father

[@Rosie82333]

@@hysteri too many weak males out there

[@lunalovegood6303]

There should be a law that you are not allowed to post children under 18 online.

[@missJolie85]

I don't think that is the solution, children on tv is a representation of society, but there should be restriction on what and how something is shown.

[@susannasolis2864]

I agree 100%.

[@wendyblack933]

online NOT TV@@missJolie85

[@sacredcoaching5107]

While I agree parents and caregivers shouldn’t ( I don’t post pictures of my granddaughter, three, on SM) it would be taking away rights away from a good loving parent. But this day and age with SM it’s dangerous.

[@Gloriousblackgirl]

If that's the case there should be no kids actors under 16/18 especially working for Disney and Nickelodeon

[@KeremcanBuyuktaskin]

Influencers and life coaches are the ultimate cancer of the age we live in.

[@carlapaz8722]

I agree.

[@dorotaroberts2848]

Agree . They are dangerous

[@sheilaanderson321]

Exactly!!!!

[@gail9566]

These mommy channels need to be shut down and outlawed

[@Justice55339h]

Yes but there are some (if not many) very abusive license psychotherapists who ruin people's mental health and lives as well.

[@80club45]

4 years is absolutely ridiculous, they should have gotten at a minimum 20 years in prison

[@jaynejameson1607]

They got what? They got away with it? 4 yrs is getting away with it 🤬 disgusting isn't it 🤬

[@tspaulding3845]

The fact that the MOTHER followed the abuse, shows she knew better. How does a mother agree that holding a child's head under water was helping the child? 4 years was absolutely disgusting. They didn't care if the children testified, it was WHAT the children would testify about - SMH

[@stacYvonne]

No, they got 1 to 15 years per count of 4 counts. So they will serve a minimum of 4 years and a maximum of 60. I believe Ruby will do much more than 4 years and Jodi will do even more than her.

[@bears_bears_bears]

They should have gotten a year for every year each of those children will live for. So, let's say 80 years per kid. Because the damage is permanent. Severe childhood trauma literally changes your brain permanently.

[@stacYvonne]

@@bears_bears_bears I 100% agree with you. I don't understand that there's a possibility that they will actually serve under 2 years. I'm shocked that they are both not doing at least 40 or 50 years.

[@beingtoreyjohnson8874]

When the little girl was putting tape on the dolls eyes had me thinking was she reacting a situation that happen…. Her reaction made me think too..

[@hellohannahk]

Yes, I thought that immediately.

[@phoenix52000]

me too!

[@katenpp]

Not everything is that deep. And I think the reaction is normal (even if the mom`s statement isn`t), kids often respond to being caught messing around this way

[@justMandy]

@@katenpp it is tho. I used to spank my dolls with belts when I was five. Because that’s what happened to me.

[@hayesedwards4883]

Dont forget to hold youtube accountable. This vlogger had many complaints. Family vlogging shouldnt be allowed.

[@JC-hy7vm]

100% agree!!

[@cjking4511]

I DISAGREE. There is no law stating YT should hire employees to monitor vlogging posts. People who watch the posts have the power to take the video down by complaining about it. Too many complaints = post taken down by the computer algorithms.

[@hoserbike]

I feel that, and then I wonder how many victims have been helped by the public noticing these people's evil.

[@dianeratti5644]

​@@cjking4511 They already watch all KZbin things going on that's why you can't say what you really want to say !!!!!!

[@lala1004u]

Hildibrant should be a scientologist...she'd fit right in...she able to brainwash she's able to disconnect families and abuses children...so sad

[@wheatbread2002]

The fact that Ruby never said I'm sorry to her kids in her statement, says all that needs to be said.

[@sqlevolicious]

Because she is not sorry.

[@Jemoda0015]

An apology is pointless. What would that do?

[@wheatbread2002]

@ElizabethCroke-de9qr her statement was an "apology". I'm stating she didn't even say sorry. If i was a judge, It shows how unremorseful she is, and wouldn't lessen her sentence.

[@wheatbread2002]

@reinhardvonlohengramm6296 her statement was an "apology". I'm stating she didn't even say sorry. If i was a judge, It shows how unremorseful she is, and wouldn't lessen her sentence.

[@maggyf3932]

32:50 hmm... What's she saying there?

[@willow4430]

The fact that she had millions of followers is more than concerning. Makes you wonder what’s happening in those homes as well.

[@FloppityFlopFlop777]

Exactly.

[@itsjustme9354]

True

[@jp5483]

Tbh i was one of them back in around 2018. i quit the channel when I had my own kids. It just felt so off what they had going on in their home. And back then it was „only“ how they had to clean the house, how they were doing home schooling and forced to pay their instruments daily. Really don’t want to know how this went on…

[@Robloxqueen7423]

True I didn’t even know about her until all this came out. Never knew about this family. Family bloggers in general should be checked in on all the time. They care more about the content than the children. All to often

[@dianeratti5644]

Sick insane people will follow makes me sick 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@BirdGang6]

“My parents took away my bedroom for 7 months” *Mom sitting next to him with the most satisfied smile on her face*

[@nopcshere6097]

Pretty sure that has to be illegal under child neglect laws etc.

[@michelleallred8521]

There is NO such thing as a certified mental fitness trainer!!!!

[@suzerick75116]

I think both Ruby and Jodi were certifiably mentally ill...lol

[@jonathanturner4220]

Certified Mental Gymnastics Trainer

[@PATMCKEON007]

Certified Mental Psycho is more like it 💥

[@moonfaith9682]

Certified lesbians 💀

[@arielasgedom3242]

I agree with you

[@carmenm.478]

All these KZbin families that portray themselves to be happy and perfect who expose their kids for views should be investigated.

[@hestersue5563]

MOST ARE NOT HAPPY, ITS JUST A PHONY FRONT

[@ClaireCopeland-n6y]

Kate Goslin. No murderer but fooled everyone

[@sarahcomerford4607]

Right

[@mariaakader1572]

I agree 💯. Never understood the mentality of those parents who expose every detail of their child's life for views.

[@KatieDeGo]

Oh dude the RV vloggers

[@davinalucas9275]

Franke was abusing her children way before Hildebrand came on the scene. They are both evil and should be jailed for the full 30yrs.

[@MorrWorm8]

FACTS!!!!

[@splinterbyrd]

It makes you wonder what must have gone on in Hildebrant's and Franke's own childhoods

[@jennycole6529]

My thoughts exactly

[@icebergrose8955]

Hildebrand was abusing children way before Ruby came along. Both horrible people.

[@TPG1]

@@splinterbyrd let’s not try to defend this evil witch

[@FlorPortas]

When she talks about punishing her kids or hearing about the punishments she did she smiles so bright. Its absolutely disgusting

[@MissHellKitten]

As someone whos had an abusive childhood.. the girls not wanting to talk to the cops is exactly what i did as a kid, when "help" came along. I had a little sister to look out for. And despite how crappy life was at home, my only concern was not being separated from my sister. We didnt even really get along. But i wouldnt tell anyone anything, for fear of being taken away and not being there for my sister if and when she needed it.

[@MegaAsh112]

I hope you and your sis heal from the abuse🙂

[@mandymcclelland8552]

❤️❤️ hope you & your sis find healing x

[@yarenyoldas2174]

You are such a perfect sister ❤

[@ThePracticaltravelers]

Alot of people don’t report child abuse they see because the supposed authorities never do anything.

[@qthomas9166]

Ruby and Jodi acting like they're remorseful is embarrassing. They aren't sorry for harming those children, they're sorry because they were caught. Yeah those manipulative statements they made in court was to try to get people to feel sorry for them. Not buying it, they got what they deserve

[@tracischraenkler4801]

Ruby's whole speech at sentencing was all about her, thanking people like she was accepting an Oscar. Psycho demon.

[@Jenn-ie5vf]

@@tracischraenkler4801 I thought the same thing, like do you think you're accepting a grammy or something? It was embarrassing and I hope the judge/parole board didn't buy any of it

[@suzerick75116]

@@Mountainlife73 Yep, giving flirtatious smiles to the guard as she was led in and out of court. He wasn't having any of it lol

[@jcallwood25]

@@tracischraenkler4801Lmao. I thought the same thing. I was literally thinking why did they give her all this time to talk as if she’s not being sentenced to prison for a heinous crime!? I’m so sick of her. Narcissistic!!!

[@maartjegoede9330]

Exactly... They cant systematic treat their kids like trash and then saying they regret it.. People know what they're doing.

[@RosaGlez-ls1oz]

We don't own our children, they aren't possessions, they are independent individuals with their own feelings and will.

[@mommmiern]

We are only trusted to borrow this time to lead them, then let them go. I agree

[@syreetacunningham899]

I totally agree

[@bettyprice7428]

And you shouldn't try to break their will.

[@bettyprice7428]

They both were lying about why they did it.

[@Princessfrmalmighty]

Riiight and i dont have kids and understand that

[@RubyRedDances]

"Sure I'll watch your kids! I'll use them as free labor!"

[@justjet175]

The man on the 911 call sounds like he's completely given up on humanity after seeing that boy. 😢

[@splinterbyrd]

The man on the 911 call restores my belief humanity. Hildebrant and Franke ought to be grateful the 12yo survived. Had he not, they could now be both facing the death penalty.

[@RendaJane]

@@splinterbyrd Had he not escaped when he did, Rube and Judas would have buried them in the desert.

[@lencicollier6492]

I call BULLSH*T concerning the Father NOT knowing anything!… 😠 Wasn’t he in the home the year his eldest son lost his bed… and had to sleep on a f**kin’ beanbag for 8 months?… He knew PLENTY! 😡

[@hyanotha]

The father is almost as bad as his wife. He saw what was going on and he obviously didn't think anything of it.

[@EricaSikoryak]

The Father was there when she was filming taking the kids beds away, making then sleep on the bath room floor, and threatened to go without meals though. He just wasn't around when she got catch and was arrested.

[@samanthaallsopp7358]

Yet, he loved his kids so much he didn't see them in over a year??

[@steffaniebusana8491]

Agreed!!

[@lencicollier6492]

@@EricaSikoryak Yep!... EXACTLY!

[@LaurenLakes]

“I made them scrub the floors. But they did it on their own free will”. Who says that?? Who makes someone else’s kids clean their house? Why did they have to “scrub” floors anyway. Pam didn’t even ask what was going on - because she knew. She needs to be investigated too.

[@Clarene24]

Thank you She was in on it also

[@jasmin140100]

I was thinking the same thing 🤔

[@gillmahoney4742]

I5s wrong as you know to make kids scrub floors. I had to do lots of chores when a child along with granny but i didntmind, children know no different.

[@gillmahoney4742]

I dont like intrusion but when i see this I feel far more watching is necessary

[@GR-nz5rz]

Exactly

[@hannahhopkinson9044]

Extremely uncomfortable with family vlogging - children cannot give consent. That 911 call is chilling. Cannot imagine what that neighbour must have thought 😢

[@michellegomes2030]

She was already cruel to the children before this coach appeared.

[@JudgeyJudgeyable]

Agreed. The coach just validated her feelings

[@yogabee2222]

2 🥜🥜 jobs

[@Bumblexo]

I totally agree but I also feel like Jodi made it worse

[@mely1022]

Right!! People started questioning her behavior way before that coach appeared. She was a very strict mom with questioning discipline methods. I still cant forget that she sent her oldest son to those therapy wilderness camps just because he needed extra discipline 😢. Her oldest son was the most “rebellious” and you could see how bad it ticked her that he wasnt her perfect little servant as her other kids

[@joycecezar88]

@@michellegomes2030 And became evil when she was brainwashed of this woman Jodi!

[@jasonmb9465]

And the father didn't know any of this was going on.... Riiiight..

[@MiraculousAngelTarot]

He knew it and he condoned it, he was thinking with the wrong head.

[@hestersue5563]

AMEN AND AMEN

[@SK-rs1hu]

He belongs in prison too

[@tex-mex_gal]

The father is just as guilty

[@doctorjames4245]

He was more worried about a laptop getting taken. I wonder what was on it huh

[@raketensven3127]

2 Life sentences with no possibility of parole. Throw the keys away, these are 2 demons.

[@itsrro]

Right???

[@dianaveronicakambanis9690]

Isane

[@selamtewolde9112]

I agree 100%

[@MissCherryBomb69]

There's a couple more in Utah too

[@QueTeimporta-r3z]

Social media is a facade people who are truly happy don't care about convincing people on social media that they are happy.

[@n.b1434]

Putting her poor children on the spot. And embarrassing them in front of the world. And her small daughter not having her lunch, so she made her go hungry. Degrading and sickening. And the father should have put his foot down and protected his children! Poor excuse of a man.

[@blueseptember2174]

I don't agree with not bringing the lunch but public schools if that's what she went to would be required to give her a school lunch that day

[@mikeJohnson-ie2md]

@@blueseptember2174 They are not required to give free lunch in middle school nor high school unless parent's income fall below a certain income level. I know. I attended public schools exclusively until I went to college. I went without lunch on almost every school day for 8 consecutive years.

[@t.8936]

Surely there was more that ended her up being charged? I completely disagree with no lunch when the child forgot to make it, I wouldn't make a child that small responsible but what else?

[@n.b1434]

@t.8936 Apparently, there are quite a lot of incredibly disturbing things she did, such as tying them up with ropes and starving them, rubbing things in their wounds so they would burn for hours and not heal(?) Her son escaped and went and got help. The children were quite abused. Very, very horrific and sad. I hope these poor children have other family members who will love them dearly and care for them!!! They have a tough road ahead.

[@TheMary0831]

The way Ruby grins when her son says he's not been in a bed for months. Sick.

[@Odette321]

The way the oldest son grins while talking about tormenting his little brother is the same. He's creepy like his mother.

[@user-gk-y8t]

​@@Odette321He was raised that way

[@yellowishgreendragon.-.]

​@Odette321 Ruby's reaction was worse. It was narcicissm. He also wasn't tormenting his brother, he was playing a prank one time like most siblings do.

[@Katie-rx8ql]

Oh did you see the pure evil in her eyes though when her son was talking. She was clearly embarrassed by what her son was saying as we were not meant to be told that he'd had no bed for months. Her face turns from a smirk to an angry grimace. That woman is totally evil.

[@SatieSatie]

​@@Katie-rx8ql If she had been so embarrassed, then she wouldn't have uploaded it. Either way, she gives me the creeps.

[@FreeSaudi]

The neighbor was crying 😢 what a kind caring person ❤

[@KathyBarnett-mv5vg]

I'm so glad that little boy went to their house, they saved lives that day.❤❤

[@jenaejenae-l3o]

I'm not sure how you see that level of abuse and not become emotional about it.

[@MichaelaSchneider-j7o]

Yes, horrible, but in germany also happening until death😢😢😢, these poor kids have luck not to die, but eldest sister goes before many times to police, but police dont believe her and dont do anything 😢😢😢😢😢a big fault

[@mandymcclelland8552]

​@@MichaelaSchneider-j7o😢

[@brianstormthomass]

i think that’s the characteristic of a mother/father i obviously don’t know them but they showed more love than those kids got in a long time. disgusting people i hope they rot in prison.

[@mr.brightsouls7861]

Big respect for Jessi Hilderbrant too. They’re so well spoken and seem to be extremely intelligent. Props for coming forward.

[@Godobeyer]

She?

[@edwinaones9401]

So what is Ruby's excuse of tormenting her children BEFORE she met up with Jodi Hildebrandt?

[@---fn7lh]

The Bible

[@sarahella6474]

I’m not trying to defend ruby at all but ruby was getting "coached” by Jodie years before Connexions I remember her saying in her old old vlogs when they still had their old dog and years before they moved to thier house they moved to in like 2021 I just think it’s more to do with Jodie than we think

[@hollabackyall]

exactly

[@tianacrossman9905]

She just got the fame bug - the validation she needed from millions of strangers on a computer and it pulled her priorities sideways - I think it’s that simple

[@chrystaltemple4818]

@@---fn7lhno, not the Bible. Mormonism.

[@icake1017]

They didn't go to trial because there was probably WAY more evidence of things we know nothing of. Had nothing to do with not wanting to traumatize the kids. Enjoy prison ladies. I pray you're your fellow inmates find out why you are there and do what they do best. Good luck.

[@jamiewalsh8249]

Child abusers, smart move not going to trial..now she will only serve, at the most...3 years

[@meganvansipe]

AGREE

[@xavierwashington5408]

From what he heard from Adam Steed, Jodi deserves 15 years

[@homegown1234]

I don't know much about the other lady that was her biz partner, but she looks as if she came to be destructive which is not unbelievable and if Ruby was wise, she wouldn't listened to this woman but also consider her children's needs first before that horrible woman. Ruby is supposed to be matured and should know better, so I blame her stupidity in hurting her children. Shame on her.

[@McQuizzical]

Absolutely!

[@WyattRyeSway]

I love the fact that Chad seems kind of happy his mom is in prison.

[@jeremysmith9694]

Yeah what a happy story. Six kids without their parents.

[@BreakfastML]

@@jeremysmith9694you mean 6 kids without their abusers.

[@jeremysmith9694]

@@BreakfastML sure. Abusers or not, still their parents.

[@WyattRyeSway]

@@jeremysmith9694 ……maybe no mom is better than the mom you had. He must think so.

[@kitoleummuelotik2411]

​@jeremysmith9694 They are not parents. They lost that title when they decided to hold their children in a concentration camp. They are abusers through and through, and those kids will be much better off.

[@sportmemer3178]

😢Even if a child is responsible for making their own lunch, the parent is responsible for making sure that they 1. Actually make tge lunch, 2. Make a healthy lunch, 3. Do not hurt themselves while making the lunch, 4. They do not forget to pack the lunch. I understand teaching kids to function on their own is important, but, they had to be guided kindly, especially at that age.

[@Trying2Bnice]

Children are a gift, most adults don’t deserve.

[@Cambamdog10]

Some because most regular parents are great like my mom and dad ☮️

[@russell-di8js]

Most? Excuse me!

[@dukki.2192]

Absolutely!! Our children deserve the best

[@lindahouston5635]

True!

[@zc6346]

Children are not 'gifts', they are comittments and responsibilities adults CHOSE to have.

[@crystahw6106]

Ruby was abusive long before Jody got involved, Jody just gave her "permission" to do more and worse to her kids.

[@Boop-beep-bap]

6 children ❤ 6 healthy and cheerful kids, what a blessing she had. She just ruined everything, sick evil monster

[@GreenSharpieScience]

She was probably doing it to them all along while they looked all cheerful

[@helgardhossain9038]

Yes, and she did EVERYTHING ON HER OWN ... That poor dad didn't see ANYTHING living under the same roof with his family ... and cashing in, as well ... such a poor victim ... 😅

[@doctorjames4245]

It went completely downhill when she joined that terf cult

[@scottinnh88]

Beautiful family and the money to put them in the best schools give them the American dream and this is how these demons do it. I despise these people.

[@myamorden5273]

“I’m not going anywhere.” *goes to prison as soon as the police find out the depth of the abuse*

[@HoustonRebel]

"Popular KZbinr"? I'd never even heard of her until this story broke out.

[@tashacapgoddessmelanin9760]

Me either🤷🏽‍♀️

[@deej9367]

Because you're not a nut job that watches mommy vloggers

[@Riley512]

2 million subscribers is a lot. How many other YTers do you know?

[@lennart266]

Popular could mean anything though, T series has 262 million subs most people haven't heared about it.

[@ajmalroshan.7396]

​@@lennart266I think most people knew about it from PewDiePie vs T-Series issue

[@brittbrat4977]

"Jodi doesn't love children. Jodi is like Ted Bundy" Well said Adam. You hit it on the head.

[@noexcuses5524]

Psyhologist and therapst are usually narcissist, not all. Did u noticed that certain people are drawn towards that profession?

[@probiersdoch]

@@noexcuses5524 es ist eher so, dass Menschen mit Helfersyndrom Therapeuten werden. Also eher die Kinder von Narzissten. Diese haben meist sehr viel an sich selbst gearbeitet, bevor sie sich dafür interessieren, wie man anderen helfen kann.

[@mariacorcoran9069]

That comment from him made me laugh out loud

[@OmEvul1415]

Ted Bundy? Ted Bundy was a serial killer and necrophiliac.

[@DeborahWilcox-d4w]

Wicked

[@c-c8939]

I can't believe she filmed herself talking to her teenage son about starting dating on a public video. What a user. This is like just gross. Why should your children trust you lady? It's all about her.

[@nebelland8355]

Yes, that is so weird 😡

[@Sunshinetards]

She's filmed period talks too, like the whole conversation even after her daughter asked her not to.

[@cicinomaden]

Exactly.

[@tiamystic]

It made me physically cringe

[@barbieangel1725]

That was so cringe

[@ramirami3924]

"Her teacher is uncomfortable with her being hungry" As long is not bothering you!

[@snapmalloy5556]

I never watched her channel....But when I saw the video of Jodi speaking about anger being her favorite emotion I knew instantly this is one disturbed human being. And yet, people bought into that insanity? That's amazing

[@jeepathecreepa]

To me the basis of this is religion...not sorry...people use religion to be horrible all of the time....this just happens to be religious psychos

[@January.]

The majority of people in this country are graduates of the University of Social Media, Gullibility, and Conspiracy Theories.

[@brightmoon7132]

@snap- There is nothing wrong with anger, it's there for a reason. The problem is what people do with their anger and how they express it. Clearly Ruby indeed has a problem with anger and instead of getting help from a real therapist she ended up with Hildebrand. And of course it was a recipe for disastet.

[@snapmalloy5556]

@@brightmoon7132 Absolutely. Anger is a natural and necessary emotion. But to say its one's favorite emotion is disturbing. It's beyond disturbing. It's a sign of mental illness

[@tessajones9393]

That's just confirmation bias because we know these things after the fact.

[@jeanag3279]

The clips of Ruby before she teamed up with Jodi where she is talking about not bringing her daughter's lunch to school, making her son do push-ups, her other son not having a bedroom for seven months and making the children do chores before breakfast show that the "dark path" she blamed on Jodi during her sentencing hearing existed before she teamed up with Jodi. I sure hope the parole board isn't deceived by her lies.

[@JenniferDaniels909]

The parole board is likely 75% Mormon.

[@ConcreteAngelx3]

Jodi was in their lives at that point too. But I do think Ruby was abusive before she even knew her.. not legally abusive but abusive all the same

[@amyholman354]

Two years before she forbade Eve’s teacher to give her food for a forgotten lunch, she comforted Russell when he called home to say he’d forgotten to pack his lunch-at that point basically the same age as Eve would be later. In that clip from 8Passengers, Ruby is sympathetic to his plight and promises him a great snack when he gets home. But still, she’s not making sure her kids have the nourishment they need. I remember the care my mom took in packing my lunch box even though she didn’t like to be in the kitchen. She liked communicating through my packed lunches.

[@brooke5258]

The older kids saying "finally" indicates it was going on longer, but I'm sure the time has expired for the older kids to bring charges. Unfortunately.

[@steellio5526]

💯

[@sallyschmitz4817]

I hope she NEVER sees her kids again!

[@dizzymindy6024]

Same

[@purpleflowers92]

Same

[@splinterbyrd]

I hope she never sees *any* children again

[@benjaminschmidt7607]

And if she really regrets and changed?

[@tiffanymarie9750]

@benjaminschmidt7607 clinical narcissists never feel regret or remorse for their own actions. They might try to fake it, but all they ever end up feeling is sorry for themselves.

[@rauzushka]

What type of a "loving" father separates from his wife and NEVER calls his children or meets with them because he is sending off "bad energy"....

[@LFNikita]

I’ll *never forget* the *phone call* that older *gentleman made* to 911 on that *poor boy.* The *tears* he *held* back: *I broke.* When the *EMS worker* began *to* cry: *I broke.* I *believe* the *entire world broke* as well. *However,* it *was* the *bruised* and *battered boy* who *hadn’t broke.* He *saved* the *day* & *started* the *healing process* for *his family,* for the *countless* other *victims,* for the *world* and I *pray,* for *himself.* I’ll *always believe him* to *be* a *hero.*

[@lexiebabie]

😭😭😭😭😭😭 you made me ball. You have a way with words, and every single one you spoke was true.

[@LFNikita]

@@lexiebabie Me?

[@Matt-hh2ye]

EMS crying is what got me teared up too. You know they see the worst and it would take a lot to lose her composure. That boy is a hero for sure

[@ghitaborst9942]

When he was asked by the gentleman what he needs the police for, he politely said its a family business matter. After everything he went through, he kept it together and saved his sisters... may Allah bless his soul and guide them them through the healing process 😔

[@Livingtheinvisiblelife]

@@LFNikitayeah, at least for me. You have an amazing way with words

[@sacredcoaching5107]

Good for that little boy ! What strength he had to run off for help and tell the truth. He’s a hero.

[@CassieSings1003]

All kids deserve parents but not all parents deserve kids

[@lynnjudd9036]

I agree that parents should not be allowed to profit that way off their children. Children should be allowed to be children not a money making machine.

[@annrodriguez2891]

Truth❤

[@hestersue5563]

AMEN AND AMEN

[@mom_of_2]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@drhyshek]

Is that original?

[@Goodiesfanful]

There have been so many cases where religious extremism in parents leads to child neglect and abuse.

[@davidloughlin2238]

When your social media presence is more important than your children.

[@TB-yk7bn]

Yep. If you're subjecting kids to constant filming...that should be a red flag.

[@vanessashaw3351]

How sad that the kids were terrorized into looking "happy" on the videos..what horrors they would endure if they didnt "perform" 😢

[@noexcuses5524]

I seen in forensic files where a mother purposely killed her child for likes on fb and sympathize.. dunno know if she ask gofundme..i forgot the details but ppl r becoming degenerate

[@PeakDennisReynolds]

And it's becoming more and more common. Socials have damaged human beings to frightening levels. Fame and money over integrity and decency has hit levels it's never been at before.

[@kenz2401]

In my opinion, most of the time I don’t think you should be able to make a career off of filming your child(ren). At the very least, there should be regulations of some sort.

[@watsonspuzzle]

Totally agree. You shouldn't be able to exploit your children's lives and pocket all their money, either.

[@catalinacurio]

Makes me mad that people still do this after this case, no lesson learned. 😢

[@finebetty7446]

The lack of regulation of social media and gaming is absolutely disgusting. Things that are actually illegal in the real world are allowed there because the laws that exist dont apply to the virtual world

[@debrahenry1385]

This is so sad. She spent more time blogging than caring for her kids. The entire time abusing them. I can't imagine the terror those kids went through. I hope they have loving care givers now. ❤

[@marshapieroni6677]

Imagine the punishment they must have received when they blurted out something they weren't supposed to.

[@UrsulaZA]

Since last I checked, they are all under the custody of their older sister, Shari. She had been advocating, fighting and raising flags since before Jodi’s time. I’m really hoping they all have the space to heal and find peace after this horrific situation.

[@kuriquesharesias115]

The old neighbour crying while calling is precious and sad❤️

[@debrahenry1385]

I am blessed with 1 son. I made his lunches, breakfast, and dinners for years. He's now 17 and he loves to cook! He bakes too. Im so thankful for him

[@shantellCook]

I heard that mom! Your awesome! My son will be 14 on the 29th of March and I do the same as you! Great job ❤

[@3am.chapters]

Thats awesome but totally unrelated.

[@Zan823]

Thought it was just me!😂​@@3am.chapters

[@poppywales]

My boys are now men yet I care every day every minute. A real mum never stops caring or loving.

[@HZ-fg9sf]

​@@3am.chapters Lol, people just like to brag.

[@melissa8580]

30:02 that man didn’t love anyone but himself. No one, no parent, who truly loves their kids would go a WHOLE year without seeing or speaking to them without any actual reason for them to be apart (like military service, hospitalization, needing to work overseas). He wasn’t even in a different state from them and NEVER saw or spoke to any of them? I bet you if anyone looked into his life during that year for real he was out living his best life, living it up, care and kid free. If he even had a small set of balls on him he would have filed court papers to have visitation with his children during that time and explain he and ruby were “separated”. He’s a deadbeat no matter how he wants to try and sugar coat or clean up the narrative now.

[@ryleeherrera596]

I have the same suspicion, and definitely think he is NOT a perfect parent but I also wonder if the way Jodi/her programs manipulated their clients into believing themselves as monsters who are habitually passing on the horrors of their past really did drive him away with the idea that it’s to protect them… Ruby is also clearly a narcissist and I don’t doubt the power of her hand in shaming and blaming problems in their relationship and children on him. I don’t doubt he’s made mistakes, especially allowing the things we’ve even just seen on the channel but I don’t necessarily think he is strictly careless or detached… especially after this whole situation I really hope he comes to see where he made mistakes and is able to help his children grow and one day heal from what happened to them, their relationships, and how having the spotlight on them in these terrible times has harmed them. The anger is real for me though… the whole world got to see inside their lives and it took so long and such a devastating situation for the children to be rescued. It’s so disgusting knowing that there are people out there who find power and satisfaction in hurting/punishing children.

[@tundrawomansays694]

These despicable excuses for “mommies” treat their partners just as abusively. They view their children as possessions, not human beings in their own right. Often mommy dearest intentionally keep their ex from seeing their kids so I wouldn’t be so quick to condemn, people.

[@slothmonster7165]

​@@tundrawomansays694why was he a part of the channel before jodi came along? Why did he try to get Sheri arrested for taking her siblings stuff while they were staying with her? He hasn't been a good guy since she was locked up and he wasn't a good guy before that. I used to watch their channel when i lived in utah and Kevin was always involved with the punishments and he was the one who wanted to send Chad to that workcamp! He was not innocent and that dps refused to help those kids before jodi showed up needs to looked into.

[@missJolie85]

​@@tundrawomansays694 This "father" was very active on their channel and was a part of the punishments the viewers found disturbing and tried to report. He is NOT some innocent victim, though he is really trying to portray himself as this loving doting father who knew nothing. Do your research before you your views on "mommies" color you from doing actual research. You are very much emotionally driven here, probably by own experiences, and far from objective if that's what you think you are.

[@freespiritable]

I think they made sure he wouldn't be around. Maybe blackmail

[@annazaman9657]

If I told my husband to leave the house, work on himself and not contact the children...... he would probably kick me out

[@CT-vm4gf]

And he would end up in prison and you would have custody of any children. You’re pretty naive.

[@annazaman9657]

@@CT-vm4gf it's a joke. He probably wouldn't listen to me

[@Dhfhucudu]

@@CT-vm4gfNo one goes to prison for kicking someone out….

[@donnamcfall5758]

Right, mine would tell me to move and try working on myself and that I would not be taking the kids.!!!

[@donnamcfall5758]

Lol

[@JameelaAbuBakr]

I can't watch this woman without feeling rage for how she treated those poor children

[@Killersushiofficial]

Lessie female birther lost her marbles.

[@janeyt2011]

The neighbour was so wonderful. So eloquent and kind. He said what needed saying but didn't shout or scream or go over the top. What a great guy. ❤

[@ebl36]

Perfectly put!

[@alicjadaszkowska4192]

EXACTLY CORRECT!!!!!!

[@wendysgobbo8242]

It’s always been strange to me when parents share their children’s lives for all to see

[@fancyfeast4610]

I'm not sure who even watches these family channels..I got enough of that at home. It's strange to me.

[@Хочюоливье]

​@@fancyfeast4610usually it's men that "love kids a lot".

[@fancyfeast4610]

@@Хочюоливье true, I'd never seen it that way, just thought people who watch these things never had a life of their own. Makes it all the more disturbing 😳

[@Isabelle-ox7go]

​@@ХочюоливьеAnd women...

[@ED80s]

Im 58. I never had social media. The thought of putting my life out there for all to see just seemed so weird and pretentious almost.

[@gracehall9199]

How humiliating to put your children on social media. No teenager wants to be blasted with their personal life open to the public, how sad.

[@ZanaRahman]

I wanna hug that 911 caller too

[@naomi3kids1]

I don't believe for one minute that the husband didn't know anything of what was going on. He needs to be charged as well.

[@jeremysmith9694]

How about every person watching her channel who knew what was going on? Should they be charged too?

[@sopi4]

​@jeremysmith9694 Yes!!!

[@feliciaswenson6886]

Naomi3kids1 Kevin hasn’t done anything wrong,he just didn’t know what was going on with his kids at the time him & his wife soon to be ex wife got split up cause Jodi is keeping Ruby away from her Husband and Kids,my advice is No Kevin should not be charged cause he doesn’t know what was going on at the time until Ruby his wife at the time before they got divorce She call Kevin to tell him that there is a emergency u need to go get you’re kids from Ivan’s Utah and I bet he had no idea what was going on at the time,again Kevin should not be charged.

[@mefford67]

@@feliciaswenson6886He was undeniably negligent by *NEVER* bothering to check on even one of his children during this time. Unacceptable, period.

[@naomi3kids1]

@@feliciaswenson6886 BS

[@gingerbeer849]

In Pam's defense???? She tried to hide the fact that there were TWO children in her house doing slave labor. She was NOT confused about what was going on. She was complicit.

[@helenaquvang7705]

Exactly 👍

[@justmoon9798]

Doing what type of slave labor?

[@JudgeyJudgeyable]

She was confused about how to make herself look innocent

[@droopypie]

It's not wrong to put children to work - they need chores

[@bisquitngroovy]

@@droopypiethose aren’t even her kids! When’s the last time you borrowed a friend’s children to clean your house? That’s wild.

[@jasonhansen8996]

I am 47 - a victim of child abuse. TRUST ME - those kids will absolutely deal with this for the rest of their lives. The amount of publicity is going to add additional layer of difficulty for them, so yeah. It's gonna be with them forever

[@chengestaciones2974]

I'm sorry for what you been through I'm praying for you and to those children for peace and healing 🙏❤️

[@jasonhansen8996]

@@chengestaciones2974 I appreciate it... I only share what I've gone through so people will understand that I know exactly what I'm talking about, not for prayers or thoughts. It's just hard to get someone who has not experienced it to understand that the kids - regardless of how many years of counseling... Will NEVER get ahead of or "outrun" the effects of child abuse.

[@jarkachalmovianska7812]

​@@jasonhansen8996 unfortunately so many kids are abused in one way or another.... sooooo many

[@LucindaCochran-b6d]

How sad no child deserves this

[@Catsanddogsarecute-f9d]

I’m young and I haven’t delt with child abuse too long ago 😢

[@xhiddenkittenx]

There are so many parents exploiting and abusing their children for likes and clicks. It’s disgusting and should be outlawed.

[@JW-zs6tn]

everyone working for connexions should be charged and all their clients should be investigated

[@karenwhinesmore9347]

Omg yes!!!

[@michellepage2059]

The problem is the Mormon Church.....they are behind Jodi Hildebrandt. Connexions is nothing compared to the corruption in that Chruch

[@Hawnconservative83]

Problem with that is that many signed up for their program because they were a fan of Ruby, got sucked in but over time many of them either figured out the truth of what was going on or became victims themselves so to say that all those working for connections need to be investigated leaves out that fact because Jodi was very good at destroying families. She would be good at seeing someone in the family that she could use like Ruby for her own ends then work to separate the wife from the husband by using their religious beliefs against them…she very much used shame and degrading on the husbands to make them feel that they were a danger to their families to the point that many have even contemplated ending their own lives. Which is why when so many were so upset at Kevin and were saying he should also face charges didn’t take into account that fact either not realizing that Jodi knows what she is doing and very much knows how to use religion to work her goals. The same goes for the children and using their religion against them to enforce their beliefs and even the idea of perfection onto them and when they don’t get them use the tactics of shame and degrading to punish them and over time as that doesn’t work move towards the idea that they need to repent their sins and do actual punishment to cast out the devil because Jodi truly believes that she talks with God and by doing all that she is doing she is going to be praised and rewarded for all that she is doing when he returns.

[@JenniferDaniels909]

@@Hawnconservative83 so why should they not be looked into? You just gave all the reasons they should be investigated. If they signed up and ditched it, short Quick Look’s would be enough to rule them out of being cultist child ab66ers.

[@rca6576]

YES THIS! And all the parents who participated in those "classes" need a visit from CPS too! Who knows how many more families are following these insane practices?

[@January.]

Kevin chose to be out of his children's lives. NO EXCUSES. NO CUSTODY.

[@WyattRyeSway]

110%!!!!!!!!

[@AmandaPaige71]

Agreed 💯!

[@suzerick75116]

That is correct!!!! .If he was a real dad none of this would have happened. Hildebrandt wanted Ruby all to herself therefore encouraged Ruby to kick him out so she could control her and the kids. I think she was infatuated with her. Gross.

[@tessajones9393]

​@@suzerick75116 I agree. She gives me that feeling. I've known many women similar to her where they try and wedge themselves into a woman's personal life to get closer.

[@CT-vm4gf]

What do you suggest he’d done?

[@WyattRyeSway]

Adam Steed needs to sue Jodi, the Mormon church etc. Take possession of her house and stuff. Jodi is a horrible horrible human being who is going to have a very rough time in prison. Pam seemed to be using the kids for slave labor. Those kids were coached to never talk to police. Clearly.

[@jocelyncable4242]

I don’t think the Mormon church had ties with connections other than Jodi and Rudy where lds and absued the teachings

[@WyattRyeSway]

@@jocelyncable4242 …….Jodi was apparently put back on the list of recommended after her license was restored (I guess the church liked her willingness to narc) and Ruby was paid for her work on YT by the church. The church pays family creators to show wholesome images. However, I don’t have any idea if Ruby was paid for her work with Connections but as Jodi was still a recommended therapist, she was. Ruby and Kevin both said the church recommended Jodi (probably for Chad)

[@TheeGemstone]

The Mormon Church wield power in Utah the way the Catholic Church wields Power in Rome and Vatican City

[@benkeel2966]

Sick sick sick monster. I cant believe she wasnt arrested much earlier. FORTUNATELY, child abusers dont survive prison. Shes never gonna be free again😢

[@kellymoses8566]

Her husband should be on trial for child neglect. There is not way he wasn't aware of the abuse.

[@anonymousanonymous-u9f]

Yes exactly, the law overlooks the husbands. They often get a free pass because they are the bread runners, they go to work, they leave all the house chores and kids responsibilities to their wives.

[@tiffprendergast7]

This isn’t the 60’s do the stuff guys

[@apieceofdirt4681]

ANY “PARENT” who makes a living off KZbin promoting themselves as the ultimate is no parent worth following. Period.

[@Jenn-ie5vf]

The fact that Pam's first thing was to make these girls clean for her is gross. I think she should be charged because I know she knew about stuff behind the scenes

[@thuggishbonez8297]

That had me heated what a pos

[@chadrams1787]

To have other people kids scrub your house for free os no doubt child force labor. Pam should be looked into

[@MelanieTomlin-uh4qs]

Sometimes you people are unrealistic! How do you know she didn't pay her to do it? You allow grown teenagers to stay at your home and you clean up after them? So they have no chore just a live in maid? Like that's how the real world is🤦🏾‍♀️

[@melanieamber1973]

Thats what I thought too it's sickening

[@vlimavlima44]

​@MelanieTomlin-uh4qs Something is not right with you. You were Ruby's follower. First of all, the mother asked for a favor to keep her children - the teenagers didn't ask for a place to stay, so they don't owe her anything, and in life, it's not everything about money, people do goodwill. I know you are not familiar with it. You are Jodi's & Ruby's school...

[@ZZZ-i6i7o]

The fact that her niece has been speaking up for 15 years about what that monster aunt had done to them and she had NOT BEEN PUT BEHIND BARS already long time ago speaks volumes about how jurisdiction often does not protect the victims. Love the niece's message: listen to your intuition and believe your intuition.

[@aubreegallucci8343]

I cannot believe the courage the 12-year-old had! This is reminiscent of my childhood. Some people should not have children. CPS let us down. The emotional and physical scars don't fade.

[@maqui8667]

💔

[@theanonymoushelpline7248]

❤❤❤❤

[@TrishTrends]

💜💜💜

[@messily1456]

That’s the saddest part. These kids will carry this forever. 💔

[@kitoleummuelotik2411]

Calling and getting CPS to take action is like calling Chick Fil A on a Sunday. They are absolutely useless the majority of the time. They had been contacted numerous times prior to the boy escaping and going to the neighbors and did nothing. They have failed so many children, and someone needs to do something about it!

[@ngarcia103]

The ONLY adult in this story who didn't fail, was the neighbour who helped Russell.

[@GrimlyYours]

​@@ngarcia103💯💯💯

[@zpop]

because that agency is also trafficking children and doesn't care

[@onedirectionforever2891]

The only thing that works, in the uk, in the us, is calling the police because they do more than social services(cps in the us) they're so useless

[@Idontwantachann]

Who would take their kids bed away from them? That’s not right.

[@n0tfr0mth1sw0rld]

For 7 months 😳

[@PTjennifer]

Sick woman indeed

[@miyagriffin9673]

You know what's funny her reason for why she did it was so petty like siblings don't pull pranks on eachother all the time it was not that serious that her son needed to lose his bedroom privileges that punishment in itself is way too extreme not even prisoners get treated that way.

[@nimenidenicaieri8078]

​@@miyagriffin9673 I mean, what he did was not nice. Prank or no prank some things don't need to be done. But punishment for this? He was old enough to understand with a simple talk. That punishment is too much for any human being

[@labotraduc8448]

Ruby started by violating her children by exhibiting them to the whole world. I can't imagine what it must feel to grow up having my privacy, my reactions, conversations etc. on a KZbin channel for everyone to see. That right there is insane.

[@dahiannaarguedas7121]

I don't really buy Ruby's statement, she was harming the kids way before Jodi was involved. I really hope these kids could heal from this.

[@reneearnett8761]

Agreewd

[@janeforst8464]

I think the 2 oldest, Shari and Chad, will have the best chance of healing. They seem to be the most independent of the group, probably because they've had to be. The 2 in the middle, like most middle kids, are going to have a rough time of it. As far as RF and EF, time will tell. They both had to experience the worst of Ruby and Jodi. Ruby never seemed to even like the 2 of them in the first place. I really hope the best for all of them but it's not going to be easy for any of them. Although Shari did have the insight to get away from Ruby as soon as she turned 18. Hopefully the rest will look to her example.

[@feliciaswenson6886]

I 100 percent agree with you on this

[@tiamacklin879]

I think it was mentally & emotionally. But once Jodi got involved the physical started.. either way they both deserve life.

[@Rachel178]

Parents should not be able to monetize their children in the internet. Period. No ads. No payment for videos including minors. This would greatly cut down on kids being posted publicly. Because there would be no incentive and would protect children.

[@PonderingStudent]

There are very strict rules for child actors. Extending those rules and protections to children online would be one way to tackle the issue.

[@specialroy6087]

Really creepy how these women are both smiling ear to ear , while in the background there is this horror occuring behind the scenes....

[@brainysmurf74]

Like most women today. Hatred of men and children

[@RendaJane]

I don’t why they never say the word “torture” which is the accurate term for what these kids went through.

[@bunny.elixir]

that’s how ppl like this are. they act charismatic and charming to everyone else and behind closed doors it’s horrible

[@Kati-cd3ys]

It takes a lot of courage to run away! Sneeking out, being scared that she hears you, start running, turning around to check if she is after you, being scared, terrified of a punishment if caught.... very, very brave and a hero! Saved himself and his siblings.

[@thatpinkbird7730]

Russell is so brave. The courage it took for that little boy to run and get help not knowing if he would succeed or not. Or if caught or not believed the abuse could of escalated, what he did was so incredible, I hope that sweet brave baby boy is okay.

[@aarellii7]

The only reason she didn’t want those poor kids to get on the stand is because all the horrible things she did would come out

[@zojairam]

No amount of brainwashing will convince me to deprive my children of food, chain them, and let someone abuse them. Ruby is just as responsible as Yodi. Also I don’t believe that the father didn’t know cause even his older knew that the kids were being abused.

[@elainemarten2147]

except the older kids were all living together with the other kids, and dad hadn't seen them in a year...big difference....and there is always 'don't you tell your father or else...!'

[@Makayla-vv9ij]

I find this absolutely disgusting! I don't know how these thoughts even get put into someone's mind. This breaks my heart, they should've been in jail for more than 30 years.

[@starlittered]

I think the scariest thing about this is if she had had a better relationship with some of her neighbors… they may not have called the cops. They may have called her or the father and turned a blind eye. I’m so thankful the boy was so brave and the neighbor was a decent human.

[@lolafelana1551]

Ruby should not get her kids back EVER!

[@HAB-BITUAL]

its so creepy and feels grimy to see them smiling and laughing in the vlogs when you know those kids were living the most traumatic times in their lives.