Quick Info
| Profession | Former YouTuber |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 18/01/1982 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Utah, United States |
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Ruby Griffiths |
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| Known for | Creating the YouTube channel 8 Passengers and being convicted of aggravated child abuse |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Extra Light Beige Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Currently pursuing a degree at the Utah State Correctional Facility |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Hobby | Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Husband/Spouse | Kevin Franke (div. 2023) |
Family
| Father | Chad Griffiths |
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| Mother | Jennifer Griffiths |
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Career
| Overview | Ruby Franke gained fame for her YouTube channel, 8 Passengers, where she showcased her family's life in Utah. The channel thrived for several years, attracting a large audience, but her parenting methods later drew widespread criticism after alarming reports about her children's treatment surfaced. |
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| Evolution | After the decline of her YouTube career and serious allegations, she worked with Jodi Hildebrandt on parenting and mental health-related coaching content in 2022. She was later arrested and convicted in connection with child abuse involving two of her children. |
| Current Status | On February 20, 2024, Ruby was sentenced to four to thirty years in prison after pleading guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse. She is currently incarcerated at the Utah State Correctional Facility. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. In 2015, Ruby launched her YouTube channel 8 Passengers, creating family lifestyle content. | |
| 2. Her channel peaked with around 2.5 million subscribers by 2020. | |
| 3. Ruby's disciplinary methods, which included extreme punishments, sparked widespread concern among viewers. | |
| 4. In 2022, she collaborated with Jodi Hildebrandt to offer parenting advice through a new YouTube channel called Moms of Truth. | |
| 5. Following her arrest in August 2023, both of her YouTube channels were deleted and banned from the platform. | |
| 6. A film titled 'Mormon Mom Gone Wrong: The Ruby Franke Story' was inspired by Ruby's incidents. | |
| 7. Her channel became widely known as one of the more popular family vlogs on YouTube before drawing major criticism. | |
| 8. In 2022, she collaborated with Jodi Hildebrandt on parenting and self-improvement content through ConneXions and related online material. | |
| 9. Following her arrest in August 2023, her YouTube presence ended and her online content was removed or became unavailable. | |
| 10. She pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse in December 2023. | |
| 11. Her parole hearing is scheduled for December 2026. |