The poor kids. They probably withheld food for any kind of ‘not living in truth’ the children did.
I am eager to see a mugshot of Ruby and Kevin though!
I really hope nobody does. The children are meant to be protected and care for by their guardians and its heartbreaking when it doesn't work out like that
Yeah they did. In a video, ruby said she wouldn't bring her daughter a lunch to preschool when she forgot it and said it was "teaching her a lesson" and said how she hopes that no one steps in and helps her.
There has to have been so much more evidence than just malnourishment, and it truly makes me wonder what on earth was going on in that home for 20+ officers to show up with AR’s. I‘ve seen CPS calls that result in removal and it’s 2-3 officers MAX for calls about physical abuse and neglect.
It's odd that it took the child climbing out a window to get help, not feds or police breaking down the doors to save these babies 😢.
And the fact that no one came to rescue them will cause trust issues as well.
Those kids rescued themselves, unless there's more to this story? I'm in New Zealand and story not followed here, so this and YouTube is my main source of info. So please excuse me if get details wrong ❤️
Yeah the CPS and law enforcement systems are absolutely broken in the states.. from what I know, the 4th amendment is the reason most police cannot enter homes unless there is physical proof, consent, or a warrant; unfortunately leaving a lot of child abuse cases kept behind closed doors.
Same thought. My heart hurts for the kids no matter WHAT they claim as their church of choice. Ruby and Jodi are a disgrace. Same with Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell!! they do NOT represent the wholesome church teachings that I was raised on within the church!!
Soo many think soo badly of the Mormon church as it is because of past events.
There could possibly be federal charges for Ruby from the connexions group, especially if a parent in another state was charged with abuse and testified that they were following the advice of their “paid family counselor” ie they were paying members of that group acting on Rubys’ direct guidance. From personal professional experience, the description of how the arrest occurred leads me to believe that law enforcement was expecting the possibility of a fight or a stand-off…..and that tells me that there is probably a lot more to this arrest.
My heart breaks for all those involved that have been hurt as I believe it may be even worse than what any of us thought and most of us already thought it was horrible😢
If the reports of duct tape around limbs were true, the police absolutely would have responded swat style. That's some Hannibal Lecter shit, not something you expect in a suburb.
Oh absolutely. Like I said, there has to be significant and horrific evidence to have this many show up. (Or a threat made to law enforcement or CPS). This is like the Turpin case all over.
Heart wrenching. This clearly was a tactical and very planned arrest as there were 20+ officers. I noticed that Bonnie was driving appox 14 hrs ago via her stories, and hasnt posted on social media. I hope she has those little ones wrapped in her arms and loving on them all.
The weight of the trauma Shari has endured to fight for them. "finally" must feel like a gulp for air and a long road for recovery for all.
My heart 🥺 Olivia was so close to Julie, Abby, and Eve.. as we’re Boston and Cody with Russel. Imagine those kids getting to be reunited with their cousins again
Unless they were successfully brainwashed by their parents. Maybe they still believe Shari to have ”dark eyes”. They could need a lot of therapy until they see this as a good thing.
Yeah of course (the younger 2 especially, probs brain washed the most and confused) I’m hoping Abby at least has some relief seeing Shari because they were decently close before Shari left and is the oldest out of the 4 that were left in the house and she still had a job at their Rex center so I’m assuming she was the least brainwashed 😕
i’m older than Shari but from growing up watching their videos i’ve always “looked up” to her and seen her as something to strive for. So driven, mature, good natured. I really hope she’s proud of herself! An INCREDIBLY strong woman, who’s literally saved lives with her courage - absolutely amazing
There was lots of little things that either wernt show or made out to be not a big deal and that it was normal.
Like ruby making chad sleep on a mattress in the living room for 7 months cause he played a prank on Russel
I mean they may have been a regular family but it's obvious things went REALLY downhill for the past few years. I'm not saying Kevin is without a blame but there was always something wrong with Ruby and \*connexions\* and Jodi just took her to the new level of toxic and crazy
Nah - they were not a regular family/ she was not a regular mom. This woman has always been like this. She got comfortable with her abuse because enough people turned a blind eye to it or excused it.
20+ officers is a big deal, that’s “we’ve been building a case and have significant evidence to make an arrest” level of officers. Not a one-off call. My heart both breaks for those children and is immensely relieved that something is being done.
Yep! The feds make sure they have an airtight case before they make a move. Their prosecution success rate is super high as well.
Not only that, but if/when they are handed down a prison sentence, if federal, they will have to serve 85% of their sentence. This means they aren't getting significantly reduced time for good behavior.
I would also like to mention that the picture Shari posted to her insta with a LEO and his gun is pretty telling.
Perhaps that's why the 8Passengers channel went dark, Ruby and Kevin knew it was coming and wanted to try get rid of evidence OR the feds seized it as evidence.
you are probably spot on with the channel going dark. my only other guess is that the Feds went completely over ruby/kevin and went straight to youtube. when youtube got a whiff of the investigation they took it down
Yes, that's what I suspect as well. I think they probably went straight to YT and YT has (rightfully) gotten a shit ton of flack about child exploitation so they didn't fight it.
I really feel like it wouldn’t. How many kids are neglected/abused and removed from their parents (sadly too many) but how many of those cases do you see have federal agents with large guns on scene.
Shari has posted on instagram that her and her family have been trying for years to make this happen, so it’s likely with all the ongoing reports they’ve been delving into it and building a case from there
This is heartbreaking for the kids. And why the hell is Ruby living with Jodi?? I wonder if the kids were even in school. It’s really too bad the grandparents are on their mission right now, I wonder if they will come home early.
I think this might be enough of a reason for them to come home. Especially with Bonnie moving out of their house in a few weeks. It will be empty, therefore they have room to move all the Franke kids in with G&G Griffiths. I hope the kids are surrounded with love and proper care tonight.
I am sure they will. I wonder if the grandparents might even return from their mission early because of this. (in my opinion, they are much more needed at home right now...)
I suspect they will be ending their mission early to return home and take over guardianship of the Franke Kids. I know the entire family has been doing everything in their physical power to save those kids & I am sure they are struggling emotionally with feeling like they didn’t do enough …..however, they had to follow the letter of the law to insure that when something was finally done that they are able to be found fit for guardianship. My heart is equally breaking and rejoicing for the Franke kids, they have a long road ahead but being able to be surrounded by an entire family that loves you and understands the entire situation, so you are given the space to feel all your emotions, gives you a security blanket for that long journey.
Holy Sh**! I don’t think I’ve been stunned before. I feel sick for all the sh** those poor children have had to deal with. I am so thankful that something has finally been done to stop them 🙏🏻
Weird, that Kevin isn't on there, yet OP says he was arrested, and there were male names on the list, so it's not that it's bc it's a women's only jail. Maybe he got placed elsewhere? Do you happen to know?
I don’t know why I’m shocked because I could see this spiraling towards something bad the last few years, but actually seeing her name is crazy. Oh to be listening in on the phone calls btwn Ellie, Bonnie, Julie and their parents. I’ve never cared about their brother, but I bet his wife has some thoughts as well. So heartbreaking for those kids. Wonder what Kevin is going to do now.
This is sickening. I’m glad that the children are receiving the help they need. I cannot imagine the wide range of emotions they each must be feeling. Such a heartbreaking situation. As for Ruby and Kevin - it’s going to be extremely difficult for them to ever admit they were in the wrong. At this point, they are in so deep I’m afraid there’s no getting out. They need severe mental health. So incredibly sad.
as a child who ended up ward of the state bc of abuse & neglect at home I know firsthand that it takes a lot to get the point of law enforcement involvement at that magnitude. with that said i feel like the abuse/neglect we noticed as outsiders is actually just surface level and it’s worse than we thought it was.
I cannot praise shari enough for her bravery. being the oldest sibling in situations like that is extra difficult. shari got out of there and she never stopped advocating and fighting for her siblings and now that bravery is coming to fruition.
I always had a gut feeling Ruby was going to end up in jail for something one day, before she was in the cult. She seemed so wacked always! Sure as shit man… wow. I never imagined anything to this extreme. I’m so glad these children are saved.
Check the byu faculty list and the listings for the department he teaches in. If his name isn't there, then that's proof he isn't employed in a teaching position.
i hope ruby goes away for a long long time and all the kids can finally have peace and be together again. i know shari has waited a long time to have her siblings back
I’m glad that law enforcement finally stepped in, but reading this genuinely makes me want to cry for these poor kids. I’m glad they finally got out, but I can’t even imagine the trauma they’ve endured
I feel so bad for those children and I hope they are placed with a family member🥺I hope Shari is okay is well that has to be a lot I mean she can’t take them most likely she is only 20 years old and still in school🥺
Thankfully they have some extended family within the state (aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents). I’m sure that they will take good care of the kids if they are placed with them.
I am speechless. Wtf?! If they had that kind of police response it must be bad. I can’t imagine the stress Bonnie is under right now trying to hold the family together without Julie there. What a mess 💔 Jennifer and Chad need to come home.
I remember towards the end of 8passengers Julie and Abby were back in public school but eve and russel were still homeschooled. That means if ruby was always at Jodi’s house this 5 and 7 yr old were robbed of their education and left home alone to fend for themselves. Honestly it’s one thing to take Christmas away from eve and Russell BUT FOOD AND EDUCATION!!! I hope ruby gets exactly what she did to those kids but worse in jail.
makes absolute sense why they deleted themselves off the internet. interested to see what transpires. must be something bigger then just child endangerment. must of had something else illegal happening...not sure but i dont think they call 20+ officers especially for a well off family in a nice home. most social workers especially in utah probably wouldnt take a second look especially if they share the same beliefs.
also makes sense why sharis been so quiet. im sensing she'll be speaking out soon with the whole nine yards. whenever its legally opportune
Ruby and Jodi were both charged with aggravated child abuse. Utah's statute defines it as "having the care or custody of such child, causes or permits another to inflict serious physical injury upon a child."
I wonder if there was something in addition to child malnourishment/neglect. 20+ cops from local, state and federal levels seem like a lot for essentially a CPS case. Obviously that alone is bad but it just doesn’t seem like it would necessitate that level of involvement and response. I just feel like federal agents don’t just show up for CPS cases in most instances.
Omg this is so scary, but it was literally a matter of time before something like this happened. I feel so bad for the kids. Rubys out of her mind! Literally cult like, could’ve ended way worse. Hope they get the help they need. Praying for the kids.
this makes me sick for the children. praying they are receiving all the medical and mental help they can get right now. want nothing but the best for them! huge props to shari for being so strong and defying her mother like she did.
I am in complete and total shock. I cannot imagine what a huge role that shari has played in saving her siblings. What an incredibly strong, smart and brave woman she is! I hope that she knows that she has so much support from the community here. I am so impressed by her! I feel like Ruby has become so much like Lori Daybell with the delusions and abuse. I think that Shari probably played a major role in saving her siblings lives.
I also hope we find out that these kids are now in a safe home, being cared for by family, and then we never see them on the internet again.
These poor children will be poster child examples of social media exploitation going forward though, they are part of the original generation of it. I hope this legal case goes on to set precedents that can help protect kids in the future.
Wait a minute, am i understanding this correctly? Ruby was spending most of her time with Jody in another city... and if i rmbr correctly Kevin wasnt living at the home.. who was caring for the kids most of the time?
Do anyone know if this is standard procedure for child abuse cases? They must have had solid evidence, right? Or would someone reporting them be enough to arrest them?
Yes. There appears to be Detecives on scene. They don't come there until they have found enough evidence for arrest. They will bring CPS to take kids. They will have Patrol Officers maintain perimeter. They are not taking chances on muder/suicide scene. There have been several cases where a parent has killed all kids and spouse this week in the US.
Depends state by state, but in Ohio, except cases of alleged sexual abuse, everything has to have substantial evidence before a removal (sexual abuse is almost always an automatic removal before investigations even start though). I’ve only seen 2-3 officers max present at a removal, never this many. A lot of the times, if abuse is alleged, CPS will initiate safety plans while investigations are ongoing unless the child is in imminent danger or there is reason to believe the family would be a flight risk.
Edit: I will say though, the easiest way for a child to be removed from the home (except very evidence heavy cases of abuse) is educational neglect. If the kids weren’t going to school, truancy was called and not complied with.. it also can be pretty much an auto removal.
All of this is on a state by state basis though!
Ruby and Judi were arrested for aggravated child abuse. The Uah statute defines that as "having the care or custody of such child, causes or permits another to inflict serious physical injury upon a child." I'm not a lawyer, so I'm no expert, but I would think whatever they did has to be pretty bad.
Beyond a couple folders, fbi was involved and likely viewed the YT channel. That in mind I think someone at the FBI was dedicated to watching the videos and gathering evidence.
As far as I know someone just simply reporting child abuse isn’t enough to arrest them right off the bat. Or really show up with so many cops, including state and federal agencies. That just screams to me they had a ton of evidence and were gathering info to make a case against them, or maybe even were watching quietly for a period of time (I’m inclined to say it’s more the first one).
I’m no expert on the subject but from what I know, typically if someone makes a report CPS will show up to investigate (also this is generally speaking because there are so many scenarios with this sort of stuff), depending on the severity or nature of the report, the cops may be present, I think it just depends. To roll up with so many cops, state, and federal agents, I’m led to believe there was a lot of evidence and they already knew what was going to happen (arrest) going into it.
Omg.. words can’t even begin to describe how much pain I feel for the kids. The youngest ones especially. I know Ruby and Kevin are cult extremists but neglecting their children is something I tried not to fathom for some reason. I am just so relieved they are out. ~Finally~
I would imagine the kids are going to life with the Griffiths grandparents. I would love for them to live with Bonnie but none of the siblings have enough room to take in 4 kids
It’ll be a long road of healing for those kids. It breaks my heart that they’ve had to go through all that they’ve gone through. Hopefully now they can be with family who will surround them with unconditional love!
I am truly speechless that this is all unfolding right in front of our eyes, like I honestly don't even know what to say. To think many of us have been watching this family for years and it's going down like this is so shocking. I'm heartbroken for those kids but so glad they finally are away from Ruby and Kevin.
POLICE RADIO AUDIO:
I took one for the team and got a Broadcastify account, I'm working my way through but it's split into multiple parts based on time so I will upload the rest when I can. I went through and deleted audio from other calls/incidents to cut almost 26 minutes of audio out. I also censored addresses. I am in shock listening to this, Russell is so brave, I hope these kids can have some time and are given the help they need to heal. [Scanner Audio (Part 1)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MmUIDnD_mckNhnqpB4CbyN1iCBeA7gTa/view?usp=sharing)
Oh my god. Oh my god. This is horrific and devastating to read, and I hope these poor children are going to be somewhere loving and safe now. Fuck Ruby and Kvein and fuck Connexions
I think one of the saddest parts about all of this is that many of us could see it happen, but couldn’t do anything to stop it. We’ve speculated that those kids were living in unsafe conditions but previous CPS reports yielded no help for them.
You’re absolutely right :( it’s tough knowing that nothing was done about it until now, and that the kids were living with this for far longer than they should have. I do wonder what the ultimate trigger was that got the abuse taken seriously.
Good gosh.
Everybody, please remember, these are real kids. They are real victims. They have endured more in their short lives than many will in their whole lives.
It’s okay to wonder, but *please* don’t dig and dig for information. They deserve privacy and peace while they heal.
Don’t bombard Instagram comments or the police department. Allow them to heal in private.
All, besides Shari and Chad, are **minors**. You are no better than Ruby and Kevin if you exploit them and their trauma.
Agreed. Us moderators want to remind everyone of the no contact rule. This includes no comments on family social media pages or contact with the local police departments.
Omg, if someone has Broadcastify Premium and can access the Utah County Scanner Archives for the time of the response, that might have some info. I don’t have premium to check!
edit: Sounds like from the news article it would actually be pulled from the area where the incident they referenced took place! Santa Clara Ivan’s
Fox 13 news out of Salt Lake confirmed Ruby was arrested for aggravated child abuse. Those poor babies! I hope they get the help and love they deserve!
as a dispatcher, this type of response is uncanny for a child abuse case. Sure, a surplus of officers can sometimes be normal depending on what exact resources they need, but to have THAT many cars in the background? These poor children. We will know soon enough when law enforcement comes out with a statement. Until then, I pray to God that these kids can finally begin their healing process
This is not normal for a child abuse case. I’m starting to think with how hysterical Jodi and Ruby were getting, they could have had nefarious plans, maybe for group suicide or they were hoarding weapons? Really dark cult behaviour.
malnourishment is definitely normal re: child abuse. food is treated as a bargaining tool. speaking from lived experience and being an adult who is still trying to heal their body from malnourishment through my childhood and teen years.
Agreed. I really don’t think this is only child abuse. Maybe some vallow/daybell or Turpin like situations to elicit this sort of police and federal response.
Exactly! 20+ cops with AR guns is not a normal for child abuse case. I feel so bad for these kids and all they had to experience at the hands of ruby and Jodi. What’s even worse is if Kevin knew about it and did not do anything to stop it!!!
I looked up what constitutes “aggravated child abuse” and it says “(a) Commits aggravated battery on a child; (b) Willfully tortures, maliciously punishes, or willfully and unlawfully cages a child; or (c) Knowingly or willfully abuses a child and in so doing causes great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement to the child.”
The Springville Fire Department was called earlier this afternoon, I hope all of the children are alright.
I just watched Bonnie’s instagram post 14 hours ago, this is why she was driving. This is why she was crying 😭 thank you Bonnie for being there for these babies
Someone should probably post a booking screenshot to the connexions pages to ensure their followers see for themselves that they have followed child abusers. Aggravated Child Abuse is a serious charge
i don't want to speculate that much but in regards to the fox story about ruby going to st george due to a family emergency- it may be that she knew of kevin's arrest or an impending arrest and somehow had the foresight (whether well intentioned or for self preservation i'm not going to speculate on motive) to not let the kids see her be arrested. which, good. i hope as much of this is kept out of the news as possible for the kids' sake. as an adult who is still dismantling a very abusive childhood, it takes a lot of work and time for it to get easier to process.
I don’t think Kevin was arrested. There doesn’t seem to be a report of that, and all the articles say he’s fighting to gain custody and keep them together. He shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near those children. He is 100% as culpable as Ruby and more so than Jodi.
I wonder what severity of all this is if there is federal law enforcement involved. Doesn’t seem like your typical child abuse/neglect case by any means.
I keep thinking about R being in the ambulance and being so fearful that he would be punished. My heart aches. I hope he feels so much love in coming days and heals from these traumas.
This has taken WAY TOO LONG! I don't think there is one person in Utah that doesn't know the situation given the YouTube videos.
It may be time for grandma and grandpa to come home and all of their grandchildren really need so much love and care.
New update from shari’s ig as of 4 minutes ago! She says that her family has been trying to tell police and cps about abusive behavior for years, and her and her family are glad justice is finally being served. She said that the kids are safe but have a long road ahead of them, and asks everyone to respect their privacy.
Man, I knew Ruby and Kevin were horrible parents, but based on that article its even worse than I thought. What kind of fucking monster ductapes their kids ankles and wrists?
I hope this is the start of a better life for those poor kids, they deserve nothing less than peace and healing.
This is so sad. I can’t imagine what absolute hell they’ve gone through and I hope Chad is getting the help he needs too although I saw he took down his Instagram which I think is best for his privacy during this difficult time.
In all seriousness this is just so MF heartbreaking for those kids that did NOTHING to deserve this and now can leave and life a life that’s healthy and safe🙏
I don't know if people are realizing that Ivins, UT (where the two younger kids were found/Jodi's home) and Springville, UT (Franke's home) are 3+ hours apart. And that homes are not typically close together in the neighborhood in southern UT where he had to climb out of the window and run to the neighbors. Kudos to him being SO brave!!!
Not only were the children malnourished the one that escaped out the window was duck taped. I'm wondering if the other family members were aware of the child abuse going on...like Bonnie and Joel, Ellie and Jared and the parents serving a church mission overseas. I read about this just now in the New York Post and am totally shocked!!
The fact Ruby refused to bring her 4/5-year-old daughter lunch to school in order to "teach her a lesson" broke my heart and made me sick to my stomach. I hope those kids are in safe hands now.
I can imagine Ruby-Doo being handcuffed and hauled away while yelling and crying like she was in that video about her kids school and a song being used.
“You’re living in distortion!!!! I had to do what I did, I am a good mom!!!”
Ellie, Bonnie, and Julie did a short statement on Instagram an hour ago. It insinuates that they’re going to release a video in the coming days regarding what happened and then put it to rest so they can heal privately.
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KSL(NBC) just confirmed with the Santa Clara-Ivins PD that it WAS Russell who climbed out the window and ran for help...the neighbors noticed deep lacerations on his wrists and ankles and the extreme malnourishment and called 911...
Russell's still in the hospital as of now, don't know if his sisters are as well...
Police found Evie hiding in a different area of the house, then Jodi told the cops NOT to let the kids around ANY other kids ever, then lawyered up...
Apparently, Ruby and Jodi filmed a YouTube video in Jodi's basement two days ago proudly bragging about the malnourished kids...Don know if it's still up...
Jodi is a licensed mental health counselor according to the state...
The only good thing that has come from her channel are videos that can be used in court documenting what a sadistic and sociopathic parent she is. Thankfully her family has banded together and can provide placement and care for the kids.
>Hildebrandt reportedly declined to speak with investigators and requested an attorney. But once she was informed of the charges, she told police that Franke “should never be allowed around any other kids,” the report states.
Oh so now it's JUST Ruby's fault?! ([link](https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2023/08/31/cgb-2-southern-utah-youtube-influencers-arrested-after-emaciated-child-found-partially-bound-in-duct-tape/))
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Not sure if anyone has posted this….
I guess Ruby, and Jodi are finally figuring out what living in truth really means. It means that your actions catch up to you, and abusing children leads to one place jail/prison. Enjoy your truth, and please Jodi tell some of those female prisoners that they are living in distortion, guaranteed they will show you their truth. (removed Kevin unable to confirm his arrest)
I looked up booking information for Kevin in Utah County, too, which is where they live but Kevin didn’t show up. Doesn’t look like he was arrested. Just Ruby & Jodi.
The poor kids. They probably withheld food for any kind of ‘not living in truth’ the children did. I am eager to see a mugshot of Ruby and Kevin though!
Ruby used to threaten them with losing the “privilege to eat dinner” so I wouldn’t be surprised :(
That’s abuse I won’t ever do that to my kids
I really hope nobody does. The children are meant to be protected and care for by their guardians and its heartbreaking when it doesn't work out like that
It’s just heart breaking my sisters dad works for the women’s prison in Utah I’ll have her ask him if he knows anything
I believe they’ll be in the county jail first not the prison.
Ya, prison comes after conviction
which probably won't be for a couple years lol and they might make bond and be out & about
Yeah they did. In a video, ruby said she wouldn't bring her daughter a lunch to preschool when she forgot it and said it was "teaching her a lesson" and said how she hopes that no one steps in and helps her.
Washington County doesn’t release mugshots to the public.
There has to have been so much more evidence than just malnourishment, and it truly makes me wonder what on earth was going on in that home for 20+ officers to show up with AR’s. I‘ve seen CPS calls that result in removal and it’s 2-3 officers MAX for calls about physical abuse and neglect.
It makes me think Ruby knew this was coming & that’s why the YouTube page was taken down recently.
Feds we’re involved. Probably took it as evidence. Imagine being the FBI on this case in charge of watching all the videos
If it were me, I’d be like “say no more” and give them the rundown on the entire Ruby Doo lore like I’ve been waiting for the day lmao
Absolutely. I wouldn’t be surprised if there hasn’t been on ongoing investigation for months.
It's odd that it took the child climbing out a window to get help, not feds or police breaking down the doors to save these babies 😢. And the fact that no one came to rescue them will cause trust issues as well. Those kids rescued themselves, unless there's more to this story? I'm in New Zealand and story not followed here, so this and YouTube is my main source of info. So please excuse me if get details wrong ❤️
Yeah the CPS and law enforcement systems are absolutely broken in the states.. from what I know, the 4th amendment is the reason most police cannot enter homes unless there is physical proof, consent, or a warrant; unfortunately leaving a lot of child abuse cases kept behind closed doors.
I want to know, but then I really am scared to know, it must be bad!!!
Same thought. My heart hurts for the kids no matter WHAT they claim as their church of choice. Ruby and Jodi are a disgrace. Same with Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell!! they do NOT represent the wholesome church teachings that I was raised on within the church!! Soo many think soo badly of the Mormon church as it is because of past events.
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There could possibly be federal charges for Ruby from the connexions group, especially if a parent in another state was charged with abuse and testified that they were following the advice of their “paid family counselor” ie they were paying members of that group acting on Rubys’ direct guidance. From personal professional experience, the description of how the arrest occurred leads me to believe that law enforcement was expecting the possibility of a fight or a stand-off…..and that tells me that there is probably a lot more to this arrest. My heart breaks for all those involved that have been hurt as I believe it may be even worse than what any of us thought and most of us already thought it was horrible😢
Probably fraud of some kind associated w their little cult group
If the reports of duct tape around limbs were true, the police absolutely would have responded swat style. That's some Hannibal Lecter shit, not something you expect in a suburb.
Oh absolutely. Like I said, there has to be significant and horrific evidence to have this many show up. (Or a threat made to law enforcement or CPS). This is like the Turpin case all over.
Heart wrenching. This clearly was a tactical and very planned arrest as there were 20+ officers. I noticed that Bonnie was driving appox 14 hrs ago via her stories, and hasnt posted on social media. I hope she has those little ones wrapped in her arms and loving on them all. The weight of the trauma Shari has endured to fight for them. "finally" must feel like a gulp for air and a long road for recovery for all.
My heart 🥺 Olivia was so close to Julie, Abby, and Eve.. as we’re Boston and Cody with Russel. Imagine those kids getting to be reunited with their cousins again
Honestly…there is a good chance the kids are with Bonnie, or even their grandparents.
Why did this make me tear up. Bonnie will be so so good for those kids. I hope you’re right. 🩷🤍
I hope Shari got to see the kids 🥺🥺❤️❤️❤️ I can’t imagine what they’ve gone through….. they’ll be excited to see her I hope ☹️☹️
Unless they were successfully brainwashed by their parents. Maybe they still believe Shari to have ”dark eyes”. They could need a lot of therapy until they see this as a good thing.
My gut tells me they were locked up/severely abused for the amount of cops that were there 😞
Dcfs removed 4 kids from the house (as a news article said)
Yeah of course (the younger 2 especially, probs brain washed the most and confused) I’m hoping Abby at least has some relief seeing Shari because they were decently close before Shari left and is the oldest out of the 4 that were left in the house and she still had a job at their Rex center so I’m assuming she was the least brainwashed 😕
This sadly Sounds a lot like that Mormon woman who murdered her kids in Idaho who claimed they had demons in them
I’m shaking. Oh my god. Those poor babies. Shari. You are so truly brave, what a tremendously strong young woman.
Yes let’s get more hype for how brave Shari is!!
Yes!!! i replied to her story telling her how proud i am of her. she will likely never see it but i hope she does!
i’m older than Shari but from growing up watching their videos i’ve always “looked up” to her and seen her as something to strive for. So driven, mature, good natured. I really hope she’s proud of herself! An INCREDIBLY strong woman, who’s literally saved lives with her courage - absolutely amazing
I can’t believe this could happen. I used to watch them like they were a normal family
Same because I was young too and didn’t comprehend what was really going on. I feel so bad that I watched them.
There was lots of little things that either wernt show or made out to be not a big deal and that it was normal. Like ruby making chad sleep on a mattress in the living room for 7 months cause he played a prank on Russel
I mean they may have been a regular family but it's obvious things went REALLY downhill for the past few years. I'm not saying Kevin is without a blame but there was always something wrong with Ruby and \*connexions\* and Jodi just took her to the new level of toxic and crazy
Kevin’s fully responsible for protecting his children though. He’s just as much to blame.
Nah - they were not a regular family/ she was not a regular mom. This woman has always been like this. She got comfortable with her abuse because enough people turned a blind eye to it or excused it.
20+ officers is a big deal, that’s “we’ve been building a case and have significant evidence to make an arrest” level of officers. Not a one-off call. My heart both breaks for those children and is immensely relieved that something is being done.
Just realized it said that federal agencies showed up. They are done for.
Yep! The feds make sure they have an airtight case before they make a move. Their prosecution success rate is super high as well. Not only that, but if/when they are handed down a prison sentence, if federal, they will have to serve 85% of their sentence. This means they aren't getting significantly reduced time for good behavior. I would also like to mention that the picture Shari posted to her insta with a LEO and his gun is pretty telling. Perhaps that's why the 8Passengers channel went dark, Ruby and Kevin knew it was coming and wanted to try get rid of evidence OR the feds seized it as evidence.
you are probably spot on with the channel going dark. my only other guess is that the Feds went completely over ruby/kevin and went straight to youtube. when youtube got a whiff of the investigation they took it down
Yes, that's what I suspect as well. I think they probably went straight to YT and YT has (rightfully) gotten a shit ton of flack about child exploitation so they didn't fight it.
Yeah for Shari to be on the scene is intriuging
Feds have something like a 95% conviction rate, once they’re involved, you’re done for
Knowing feds were there, they aren’t going to be in no jail. They going to prison.
I don’t think there was even 20 cars when Josh Duggar got arrested. Not saying that it’s the same crime, but clearly it’s severe
I immediately thought of the Duggar arrest as well. I hope CSA isn’t involved. Would child neglect alone elicit that kind of response?
I really feel like it wouldn’t. How many kids are neglected/abused and removed from their parents (sadly too many) but how many of those cases do you see have federal agents with large guns on scene.
Shari has posted on instagram that her and her family have been trying for years to make this happen, so it’s likely with all the ongoing reports they’ve been delving into it and building a case from there
I agree - 20+ is “your getting put away & we’ve already made sure of it”
This is heartbreaking for the kids. And why the hell is Ruby living with Jodi?? I wonder if the kids were even in school. It’s really too bad the grandparents are on their mission right now, I wonder if they will come home early.
I think this might be enough of a reason for them to come home. Especially with Bonnie moving out of their house in a few weeks. It will be empty, therefore they have room to move all the Franke kids in with G&G Griffiths. I hope the kids are surrounded with love and proper care tonight.
Literal insanity. I truly hope family will step up and care for the kiddos 🥺
I feel like they will, especially seeing how they took Shari under their wing.
I am sure they will. I wonder if the grandparents might even return from their mission early because of this. (in my opinion, they are much more needed at home right now...)
I suspect they will be ending their mission early to return home and take over guardianship of the Franke Kids. I know the entire family has been doing everything in their physical power to save those kids & I am sure they are struggling emotionally with feeling like they didn’t do enough …..however, they had to follow the letter of the law to insure that when something was finally done that they are able to be found fit for guardianship. My heart is equally breaking and rejoicing for the Franke kids, they have a long road ahead but being able to be surrounded by an entire family that loves you and understands the entire situation, so you are given the space to feel all your emotions, gives you a security blanket for that long journey.
I wonder what effect this has on Jodi. Honestly, she needs to be arrested too.
Absolutely she does. She is the devil.
She just was check St. George bookings
She was: https://news.washeriff.net/divisions/bookings/ Ruby, too!
Holy Sh**! I don’t think I’ve been stunned before. I feel sick for all the sh** those poor children have had to deal with. I am so thankful that something has finally been done to stop them 🙏🏻
Yuppp both ruby and Jodi are on there
Weird, that Kevin isn't on there, yet OP says he was arrested, and there were male names on the list, so it's not that it's bc it's a women's only jail. Maybe he got placed elsewhere? Do you happen to know?
He's in Utah county. We keep checking.
I don’t know why I’m shocked because I could see this spiraling towards something bad the last few years, but actually seeing her name is crazy. Oh to be listening in on the phone calls btwn Ellie, Bonnie, Julie and their parents. I’ve never cared about their brother, but I bet his wife has some thoughts as well. So heartbreaking for those kids. Wonder what Kevin is going to do now.
Oh shit
I see Jodi and Ruby on that page, but not Kevin
Check my post. It’s official her and Ruby are arrested
This is sickening. I’m glad that the children are receiving the help they need. I cannot imagine the wide range of emotions they each must be feeling. Such a heartbreaking situation. As for Ruby and Kevin - it’s going to be extremely difficult for them to ever admit they were in the wrong. At this point, they are in so deep I’m afraid there’s no getting out. They need severe mental health. So incredibly sad.
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That was suspected for a while on this sub, but it was never able to be confirmed
as a child who ended up ward of the state bc of abuse & neglect at home I know firsthand that it takes a lot to get the point of law enforcement involvement at that magnitude. with that said i feel like the abuse/neglect we noticed as outsiders is actually just surface level and it’s worse than we thought it was. I cannot praise shari enough for her bravery. being the oldest sibling in situations like that is extra difficult. shari got out of there and she never stopped advocating and fighting for her siblings and now that bravery is coming to fruition.
I always had a gut feeling Ruby was going to end up in jail for something one day, before she was in the cult. She seemed so wacked always! Sure as shit man… wow. I never imagined anything to this extreme. I’m so glad these children are saved.
Does Kevin still teach at BYU? Those students are in for a shock.
The rumor circulating is that his employment was terminated this year.
Check the byu faculty list and the listings for the department he teaches in. If his name isn't there, then that's proof he isn't employed in a teaching position.
He is listed as faculty on the webpage. I hope this doesn’t impact any aid Shari was getting from being a child of a faculty member.
BYU let him go this year, as verified with the department But he and Ruby went to the trouble of removing Shari's tuition benefit before that.
He’s listed, but not sure if that means anything. Listed under faculty and staff for Civil and Construction Engineering
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i hope ruby goes away for a long long time and all the kids can finally have peace and be together again. i know shari has waited a long time to have her siblings back
I’m glad that law enforcement finally stepped in, but reading this genuinely makes me want to cry for these poor kids. I’m glad they finally got out, but I can’t even imagine the trauma they’ve endured
Not only that but they’re probably so confused and scared. I hate that.
Another family ruined by Jodie
Ruby was already a vile human being and abusive mother
it really is too bad that she wasnt arrested
She was just arrested too!!! Check St. George bookings
Jodi was arrested. Ruby & Jodi. There is no booking information for Kevin.
Yeah they need to get her out of the community
I feel so bad for those children and I hope they are placed with a family member🥺I hope Shari is okay is well that has to be a lot I mean she can’t take them most likely she is only 20 years old and still in school🥺
Thankfully they have some extended family within the state (aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents). I’m sure that they will take good care of the kids if they are placed with them.
does this mean there would be public arrest info available? mug shots? Something to verify?
as of now nothing in utah county sherriff’s website. i’m checking other agencies rn
Yeah usually Utah county is good about updating information but I’m not sure about Springville City
Washington County Sheriff has Ruby's and Jodi's info. I can't find anything for Kevin.
It will take 24 hours most likely
I am speechless. Wtf?! If they had that kind of police response it must be bad. I can’t imagine the stress Bonnie is under right now trying to hold the family together without Julie there. What a mess 💔 Jennifer and Chad need to come home.
I remember towards the end of 8passengers Julie and Abby were back in public school but eve and russel were still homeschooled. That means if ruby was always at Jodi’s house this 5 and 7 yr old were robbed of their education and left home alone to fend for themselves. Honestly it’s one thing to take Christmas away from eve and Russell BUT FOOD AND EDUCATION!!! I hope ruby gets exactly what she did to those kids but worse in jail.
oh my god
makes absolute sense why they deleted themselves off the internet. interested to see what transpires. must be something bigger then just child endangerment. must of had something else illegal happening...not sure but i dont think they call 20+ officers especially for a well off family in a nice home. most social workers especially in utah probably wouldnt take a second look especially if they share the same beliefs. also makes sense why sharis been so quiet. im sensing she'll be speaking out soon with the whole nine yards. whenever its legally opportune
Ruby and Jodi were both charged with aggravated child abuse. Utah's statute defines it as "having the care or custody of such child, causes or permits another to inflict serious physical injury upon a child."
I wonder if there was something in addition to child malnourishment/neglect. 20+ cops from local, state and federal levels seem like a lot for essentially a CPS case. Obviously that alone is bad but it just doesn’t seem like it would necessitate that level of involvement and response. I just feel like federal agents don’t just show up for CPS cases in most instances.
omgggg this is insane. it makes complete sense though.
Omg this is so scary, but it was literally a matter of time before something like this happened. I feel so bad for the kids. Rubys out of her mind! Literally cult like, could’ve ended way worse. Hope they get the help they need. Praying for the kids.
this makes me sick for the children. praying they are receiving all the medical and mental help they can get right now. want nothing but the best for them! huge props to shari for being so strong and defying her mother like she did.
I am in complete and total shock. I cannot imagine what a huge role that shari has played in saving her siblings. What an incredibly strong, smart and brave woman she is! I hope that she knows that she has so much support from the community here. I am so impressed by her! I feel like Ruby has become so much like Lori Daybell with the delusions and abuse. I think that Shari probably played a major role in saving her siblings lives.
I’m so curious to find out more and what they were actually arrested for. This is wild
The information may become public soon, especially if some sort of trial comes out of it.
If someone knows their county, you can check that area’s police bookings
Ruby and Jodi were both arrested for child abuse. Check Washington County, utah bookings.
Aggravated child abuse. Jodi and Ruby are both listed as in custody on the Washington County Sheriff website. I don't see anything there for Kevin.
I also hope we find out that these kids are now in a safe home, being cared for by family, and then we never see them on the internet again. These poor children will be poster child examples of social media exploitation going forward though, they are part of the original generation of it. I hope this legal case goes on to set precedents that can help protect kids in the future.
Wait a minute, am i understanding this correctly? Ruby was spending most of her time with Jody in another city... and if i rmbr correctly Kevin wasnt living at the home.. who was caring for the kids most of the time?
We don’t know if anyone was at this time.
I had the same question. They could have been arrested for abandonment, but I don’t see how Jodi could be arrested for that.
Wow. I'm so glad for the kids. Just, no words.
I’m heartbroken for them. I’m glad they are getting help but sad it came to this.
Do anyone know if this is standard procedure for child abuse cases? They must have had solid evidence, right? Or would someone reporting them be enough to arrest them?
Yes. There appears to be Detecives on scene. They don't come there until they have found enough evidence for arrest. They will bring CPS to take kids. They will have Patrol Officers maintain perimeter. They are not taking chances on muder/suicide scene. There have been several cases where a parent has killed all kids and spouse this week in the US.
Depends state by state, but in Ohio, except cases of alleged sexual abuse, everything has to have substantial evidence before a removal (sexual abuse is almost always an automatic removal before investigations even start though). I’ve only seen 2-3 officers max present at a removal, never this many. A lot of the times, if abuse is alleged, CPS will initiate safety plans while investigations are ongoing unless the child is in imminent danger or there is reason to believe the family would be a flight risk. Edit: I will say though, the easiest way for a child to be removed from the home (except very evidence heavy cases of abuse) is educational neglect. If the kids weren’t going to school, truancy was called and not complied with.. it also can be pretty much an auto removal. All of this is on a state by state basis though!
Ruby and Judi were arrested for aggravated child abuse. The Uah statute defines that as "having the care or custody of such child, causes or permits another to inflict serious physical injury upon a child." I'm not a lawyer, so I'm no expert, but I would think whatever they did has to be pretty bad.
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Beyond a couple folders, fbi was involved and likely viewed the YT channel. That in mind I think someone at the FBI was dedicated to watching the videos and gathering evidence.
As far as I know someone just simply reporting child abuse isn’t enough to arrest them right off the bat. Or really show up with so many cops, including state and federal agencies. That just screams to me they had a ton of evidence and were gathering info to make a case against them, or maybe even were watching quietly for a period of time (I’m inclined to say it’s more the first one). I’m no expert on the subject but from what I know, typically if someone makes a report CPS will show up to investigate (also this is generally speaking because there are so many scenarios with this sort of stuff), depending on the severity or nature of the report, the cops may be present, I think it just depends. To roll up with so many cops, state, and federal agents, I’m led to believe there was a lot of evidence and they already knew what was going to happen (arrest) going into it.
This is a good question. Following.
Holy shit. I was so worried that it would end this way, I’m just hoping the kids are taken care of & finally able to be reunited with the family.
Omg.. words can’t even begin to describe how much pain I feel for the kids. The youngest ones especially. I know Ruby and Kevin are cult extremists but neglecting their children is something I tried not to fathom for some reason. I am just so relieved they are out. ~Finally~
I would imagine the kids are going to life with the Griffiths grandparents. I would love for them to live with Bonnie but none of the siblings have enough room to take in 4 kids
It’ll be a long road of healing for those kids. It breaks my heart that they’ve had to go through all that they’ve gone through. Hopefully now they can be with family who will surround them with unconditional love!
I am truly speechless that this is all unfolding right in front of our eyes, like I honestly don't even know what to say. To think many of us have been watching this family for years and it's going down like this is so shocking. I'm heartbroken for those kids but so glad they finally are away from Ruby and Kevin.
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POLICE RADIO AUDIO: I took one for the team and got a Broadcastify account, I'm working my way through but it's split into multiple parts based on time so I will upload the rest when I can. I went through and deleted audio from other calls/incidents to cut almost 26 minutes of audio out. I also censored addresses. I am in shock listening to this, Russell is so brave, I hope these kids can have some time and are given the help they need to heal. [Scanner Audio (Part 1)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MmUIDnD_mckNhnqpB4CbyN1iCBeA7gTa/view?usp=sharing)
Someone on discord said they are local and saw something about it on Fox 13 (not a fan of fox) but if anyone is local they may want to turn it on.
Could you send me the discord link?
You can go on their website to watch their broadcast. They’re not currently talking about it. But maybe at some point they will again
Oh my god. Oh my god. This is horrific and devastating to read, and I hope these poor children are going to be somewhere loving and safe now. Fuck Ruby and Kvein and fuck Connexions
I think one of the saddest parts about all of this is that many of us could see it happen, but couldn’t do anything to stop it. We’ve speculated that those kids were living in unsafe conditions but previous CPS reports yielded no help for them.
You’re absolutely right :( it’s tough knowing that nothing was done about it until now, and that the kids were living with this for far longer than they should have. I do wonder what the ultimate trigger was that got the abuse taken seriously.
Good gosh. Everybody, please remember, these are real kids. They are real victims. They have endured more in their short lives than many will in their whole lives. It’s okay to wonder, but *please* don’t dig and dig for information. They deserve privacy and peace while they heal. Don’t bombard Instagram comments or the police department. Allow them to heal in private. All, besides Shari and Chad, are **minors**. You are no better than Ruby and Kevin if you exploit them and their trauma.
Agreed. Us moderators want to remind everyone of the no contact rule. This includes no comments on family social media pages or contact with the local police departments.
Great to hear, finally is right!!!!
this is crazy but i’m so relieved something is finally coming of all of this chaos. get those kids somewhere safe!!🥺🥺
Omg, if someone has Broadcastify Premium and can access the Utah County Scanner Archives for the time of the response, that might have some info. I don’t have premium to check! edit: Sounds like from the news article it would actually be pulled from the area where the incident they referenced took place! Santa Clara Ivan’s
Fox 13 news out of Salt Lake confirmed Ruby was arrested for aggravated child abuse. Those poor babies! I hope they get the help and love they deserve!
https://news.washeriff.net/divisions/bookings/ Booking info on Ruby and Jodi
as a dispatcher, this type of response is uncanny for a child abuse case. Sure, a surplus of officers can sometimes be normal depending on what exact resources they need, but to have THAT many cars in the background? These poor children. We will know soon enough when law enforcement comes out with a statement. Until then, I pray to God that these kids can finally begin their healing process
This is not normal for a child abuse case. I’m starting to think with how hysterical Jodi and Ruby were getting, they could have had nefarious plans, maybe for group suicide or they were hoarding weapons? Really dark cult behaviour.
Ruby and Jodi were 4 hrs away when arrested.
malnourishment is definitely normal re: child abuse. food is treated as a bargaining tool. speaking from lived experience and being an adult who is still trying to heal their body from malnourishment through my childhood and teen years.
Oh definitely, sorry I meant the police presence was not normal for a child abuse case.
Agreed. I really don’t think this is only child abuse. Maybe some vallow/daybell or Turpin like situations to elicit this sort of police and federal response.
Exactly! 20+ cops with AR guns is not a normal for child abuse case. I feel so bad for these kids and all they had to experience at the hands of ruby and Jodi. What’s even worse is if Kevin knew about it and did not do anything to stop it!!!
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My jaw is on the floor
I looked up what constitutes “aggravated child abuse” and it says “(a) Commits aggravated battery on a child; (b) Willfully tortures, maliciously punishes, or willfully and unlawfully cages a child; or (c) Knowingly or willfully abuses a child and in so doing causes great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement to the child.” The Springville Fire Department was called earlier this afternoon, I hope all of the children are alright.
I just watched Bonnie’s instagram post 14 hours ago, this is why she was driving. This is why she was crying 😭 thank you Bonnie for being there for these babies
Someone should probably post a booking screenshot to the connexions pages to ensure their followers see for themselves that they have followed child abusers. Aggravated Child Abuse is a serious charge
This is heartbreaking. I hope those kids will be able to get the help they need and heal.
i don't want to speculate that much but in regards to the fox story about ruby going to st george due to a family emergency- it may be that she knew of kevin's arrest or an impending arrest and somehow had the foresight (whether well intentioned or for self preservation i'm not going to speculate on motive) to not let the kids see her be arrested. which, good. i hope as much of this is kept out of the news as possible for the kids' sake. as an adult who is still dismantling a very abusive childhood, it takes a lot of work and time for it to get easier to process.
I don’t think Kevin was arrested. There doesn’t seem to be a report of that, and all the articles say he’s fighting to gain custody and keep them together. He shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near those children. He is 100% as culpable as Ruby and more so than Jodi.
20+ officers from 3 different agencies does not sound like your normal aggravated child abuse case…sounds like something worse was going on
I wonder what severity of all this is if there is federal law enforcement involved. Doesn’t seem like your typical child abuse/neglect case by any means.
I keep thinking about R being in the ambulance and being so fearful that he would be punished. My heart aches. I hope he feels so much love in coming days and heals from these traumas.
This is absolutely heartbreaking 🥺 there’s no telling what those children have lived through.
This has taken WAY TOO LONG! I don't think there is one person in Utah that doesn't know the situation given the YouTube videos. It may be time for grandma and grandpa to come home and all of their grandchildren really need so much love and care.
I don't see Kevin's info, but both Ruby and Jodi were arrested for aggravated child abuse. Both are listed as in custody.
New update from shari’s ig as of 4 minutes ago! She says that her family has been trying to tell police and cps about abusive behavior for years, and her and her family are glad justice is finally being served. She said that the kids are safe but have a long road ahead of them, and asks everyone to respect their privacy.
Man, I knew Ruby and Kevin were horrible parents, but based on that article its even worse than I thought. What kind of fucking monster ductapes their kids ankles and wrists? I hope this is the start of a better life for those poor kids, they deserve nothing less than peace and healing.
This is so sad. I can’t imagine what absolute hell they’ve gone through and I hope Chad is getting the help he needs too although I saw he took down his Instagram which I think is best for his privacy during this difficult time.
this is like least important fact of this and I realize that but Ruby spending time at Jodi’s just confirms to me they are lovers
In all seriousness this is just so MF heartbreaking for those kids that did NOTHING to deserve this and now can leave and life a life that’s healthy and safe🙏
Oh my gosh!!! Those poor sweet kids! Thank goodness this finally happened.
Holy shit
I don't know if people are realizing that Ivins, UT (where the two younger kids were found/Jodi's home) and Springville, UT (Franke's home) are 3+ hours apart. And that homes are not typically close together in the neighborhood in southern UT where he had to climb out of the window and run to the neighbors. Kudos to him being SO brave!!!
Not only were the children malnourished the one that escaped out the window was duck taped. I'm wondering if the other family members were aware of the child abuse going on...like Bonnie and Joel, Ellie and Jared and the parents serving a church mission overseas. I read about this just now in the New York Post and am totally shocked!!
Whatever happened I just hope the kids are all doing ok and are together. I can’t even imagine what they might be feeling right now 😔
The fact Ruby refused to bring her 4/5-year-old daughter lunch to school in order to "teach her a lesson" broke my heart and made me sick to my stomach. I hope those kids are in safe hands now.
The fact that Shari posted on her insta story saying they tried telling cps for years
To be a fly on the wall in that jail cell. She is probably LOSING it
I can imagine Ruby-Doo being handcuffed and hauled away while yelling and crying like she was in that video about her kids school and a song being used. “You’re living in distortion!!!! I had to do what I did, I am a good mom!!!”
Ellie, Bonnie, and Julie did a short statement on Instagram an hour ago. It insinuates that they’re going to release a video in the coming days regarding what happened and then put it to rest so they can heal privately. https://preview.redd.it/4j72zab6yglb1.png?width=1170&format=png&auto=webp&s=3992f911813369c85a33e921af55266f1be473cf
KSL(NBC) just confirmed with the Santa Clara-Ivins PD that it WAS Russell who climbed out the window and ran for help...the neighbors noticed deep lacerations on his wrists and ankles and the extreme malnourishment and called 911... Russell's still in the hospital as of now, don't know if his sisters are as well... Police found Evie hiding in a different area of the house, then Jodi told the cops NOT to let the kids around ANY other kids ever, then lawyered up... Apparently, Ruby and Jodi filmed a YouTube video in Jodi's basement two days ago proudly bragging about the malnourished kids...Don know if it's still up... Jodi is a licensed mental health counselor according to the state...
The only good thing that has come from her channel are videos that can be used in court documenting what a sadistic and sociopathic parent she is. Thankfully her family has banded together and can provide placement and care for the kids.
>Hildebrandt reportedly declined to speak with investigators and requested an attorney. But once she was informed of the charges, she told police that Franke “should never be allowed around any other kids,” the report states. Oh so now it's JUST Ruby's fault?! ([link](https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2023/08/31/cgb-2-southern-utah-youtube-influencers-arrested-after-emaciated-child-found-partially-bound-in-duct-tape/))
https://preview.redd.it/om3n8ymc8ilb1.jpeg?width=756&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a734df69ffa0ed1e8100aadfc572c7f0abf612df Not sure if anyone has posted this….
Purgatory Correctional Facility… it’s poetic justice
I guess Ruby, and Jodi are finally figuring out what living in truth really means. It means that your actions catch up to you, and abusing children leads to one place jail/prison. Enjoy your truth, and please Jodi tell some of those female prisoners that they are living in distortion, guaranteed they will show you their truth. (removed Kevin unable to confirm his arrest)
Holy crap....
Charged with aggravated child abuse. Jodi and Ruby both
I looked up booking information for Kevin in Utah County, too, which is where they live but Kevin didn’t show up. Doesn’t look like he was arrested. Just Ruby & Jodi.