Ruby Franke and her YouTube channel, “8 Passengers,” which launched in 2015, was once a popular account, documenting her seemingly perfect life with her husband and six children. The channel quickly gained over 2 million followers. However, the content took a dark turn when, in August 2023, Ruby was arrested for child abuse, along with her partner, Jodi Hildebrandt.
In 2022, Ruby started collaborating with Jodi, a former sex therapist and founder of the religious social media network ConneXions, on the Moms of Truth podcast. Jodi’s involvement with the family was reportedly a significant factor in the escalation of the abuse.
Now, the real-life story of the former YouTuber is being revealed in a new docuseries. For the first time, Shari and Chad, Ruby’s two eldest children, along with Ruby’s husband, will share their side of the story on camera.
Find out more about the documentary and life after Ruby’s arrest below.
The docuseries was released on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
The three-part docuseries is now streaming on Hulu.
The service offers a 30-day free trial, so new and eligible returning subscribers can watch Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke for free. Additionally, Hulu is available as part of a bundle with Disney+ and Max or Disney+ and ESPN+.
