Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Ruby Griffiths |
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| Known for | Abusing her children |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Extra Light Beige Blonde |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Hobby | Travelling |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
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, boasting millions of subscribers and views. However, her parenting methods garnered significant criticism, especially when alarming reports about her children's treatment surfaced. |
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| Evolution | After the decline of her YouTube career and concerning allegations, she transitioned to work as a mental health coach in 2022. Unfortunately, her involvement in child abuse led to her arrest alongside her collaborator. |
| Current Status | As of December 2023, Ruby has pleaded guilty to multiple counts of aggravated child abuse, resulting in a prison sentence. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| In 2015, Ruby launched her YouTube channel 8 Passengers, creating family lifestyle content. | |
| Her channel peaked with around 2.5 million subscribers by 2020. | |
| Ruby's disciplinary methods, which included extreme punishments, sparked widespread concern among viewers. | |
| In 2022, she collaborated with Jodi Hildebrandt to offer parenting advice through a new YouTube channel called Moms of Truth. | |
| Following her arrest in August 2023, both of her YouTube channels were deleted and banned from the platform. | |
| A film titled 'Mormon Mom Gone Wrong: The Ruby Franke Story' was inspired by Ruby's incidents. |