RedHanded Episode 364 - Ruby Franke: Monster Momfluencer
Aug 29, 2024
Ruby Franke, a controversial Mormon family vlogger known for her strict parenting advice, sparks intense debate over her troubling practices. The podcast reveals the harrowing story of her son escaping severe abuse, shedding light on the dark side of family vlogging. It explores the ethics of sharing children’s lives online, the psychological impact of authoritarian parenting, and the manipulation within the Franke household. Listeners are provoked to question the boundaries of parenting and the consequences of seeking fame through family content.
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Child Escape Revealed Torture
- Russell escaped barefoot across hot desert sand to a neighbour's house with duct tape on his wrists and ankles, begging for help.
- Ambulance staff found lesions smeared with cayenne pepper and honey, clingfilm and duct tape used on wounds, and Russell believed it was his fault.
Food Used As Punishment Publicly Documented
- Ruby used withholding food as a weapon, framing eating as a privilege rather than a basic need.
- She publicly documented making a six-year-old purposely hungry at school as a 'natural consequence' in a YouTube video.
Therapist Turned Resident Influencer
- Jodie Hildebrandt moved in with the Franke family after being hired as Chad's therapist and later lived at their house and at times shared a bed with Ruby.
- Jodie's past included a revoked therapist licence for breaching confidentiality and allegations of convincing clients they were dangerous.