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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrea Cavallier

All the abuse allegations against Ruby Franke

Law&Crime Network

Ruby Franke was once a popular vlogger who gave parenting advice to her millions of followers – but behind the scenes, she was physically torturing and starving at least two of her children.

The 41-year-old Utah mother of six, who pleaded guilty in December to four counts of second-degree child abuse, admitted to a slew of horrific acts that included forcing them to work outside in the sweltering heat without adequate water until they “blistered”.

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