Ruby Franke Vlogs Torture Of 6 Kids For YouTube Views - Exposed By All The New Deleted Footage

As Kaya Henderson and co-hosts delve into the dark side of family vlogging, they share a grim portrayal of Ruby Frankie’s channel, 8 Passengers, uncovering patterns of exploitation and harmful parenting practices.

Rise and Monetization of 8 Passengers Youtube Channel

Ruby Franky's yearning for external validation through motherhood led to the inception of "8 Passengers" on YouTube, aiming to earn that recognition well beyond her immediate circle. Capitalizing on the unique family dynamics and Ruby's enthusiasm for sharing glimpses of their life, the channel escalates from a simple pastime to a profitable venture.

Ruby Frankie's Pursuit of Motherhood Perfection Sparks Family Vlogging Channel

Ruby's obsession with capturing and showcasing perfect motherly moments spirals into the creation of 8 Passengers, a channel through which she incessantly vies for accolades and validation as an ideal mother. Despite Kevin's initial belief that his wife's endeavor was nothing more than a hobby, the channel begins to generate income, igniting an unquenchable ambition to outshine other family vloggers not only in viewership but also in accolades.

Channel Gains Popularity, Earning Via Ads and Sponsorships

The Frankies watch their vlogging hobby transform into a substantial income source as their channel gains traction. What starts as a paycheck of $85 soon balloons into monthly earnings that far surpass household income, leaping from $2,000 to $20,000, and eventually peaking beyond $100,000. The lure of financial success turns their everyday moments into a business, evolving from spontaneous familial joy to controlled, employee-like engagements for their children.

The channel, complete with an "8 Passengers" bumper sticker on the family van, earns them a new spacious house and car. Fans even recognize their car on the highway.

Ruby and Kevin Value Channel Success Over Children's Wellbeing

As profits soar, Kevin and Ruby's priorities skew, with their success and the children's roles as "employees" overshadowing the wellbeing and authentic experiences of their younger kin. The frequency and vigor of filming sessions escalate. Kevin acknowledges using his children to rake in earnings, and Ruby's stringent focus on presenting a flawless domestic facade over the genuine happiness of their family becomes increasingly apparent.

Abuse and Neglect Emerge in Frankie Household

Henderson, joined by concerned netizens, scrutinizes the invasive and insensitive nature of the 8 Passengers vlogs, revealing disturbing parenting behaviors by Ruby Franky.

Ruby Displays Excessive Control, Emotional Manipulation, Deprivation, and Public Humiliation Towards Her Children

Ruby exerts oppressive control over her children's lives, be it through emotional coercion or outright punitive measures like deprivation and public humiliation. A vlog captures Ruby forcing a pain-filled smile from Chad for a thumbnail, while another witness recounts how Ruby confiscates her child’s book until academic criteria are met. Chad's punishment for a sibling prank extends beyond the reasonable. His phone is taken; his bedroom denied for months; made to sleep on a beanbag. This resonates with vi ...

The detailed investigation into the Frankie household reveals multiple incidents of abuse and neglect led by Ruby's obsession with projecting a perfect family image.

Ruby's Obsession With a Perfect Family Image Leads To Harsh Punishments

Ruby Denies Children Food, Beds, Clothing, and Forces Demeaning Tasks

Evidence is presented that showcases forced starvation, suggesting the denial of food, and children were forced to undergo demeaning tasks, such as walking barefoot in the desert and sleeping outside. The narrative describes Ruby engaging in extremely cost-conscious grocery shopping at the expense of nutrition, even to the extent of setting arbitrary calorie limit days that are insufficient for her active teenagers.

Uses Fear, Intimidation, and Physical Punishment, Including Spanking and Whipping, to Control Children

It's noted that Ruby disciplines her children on camera and more harshly when off-camera, with the children being forced to do tasks such as push-ups for leaving a sock outside. Chad recalls being physically punished through spanking and whipping with a belt. The children's frail appearance and authorities' statement about their survival further highlight the trauma experienced.

Children Show Trauma and Distress From Ruby's Actions

The children show signs of trauma, including Chad appearing deeply troubled and expressing distress regarding his mother's absence at his football games. The fact that children receive basic items like bedding as birthday gifts instead of necessity further underscores the neglect and abuse.

Frankie Children Face Extreme Schedules and Lack Privacy

Children Burdened With Chores, Schoolwork, and Activities, Leaving Little Rest Time

Ruby burdens her children with chores, including meticulous cleaning, and caring for the younger siblings. They are told to stay home from school to clean, and the frequent filming of chore completion demands precision, leaving them with little downtime or rest.

Ruby Invades Children's Privacy By Filming Family Life

Ruby Franke, a family vlogger, films her children's lives putting their private moments on public display. The vlog details moments of familial disputes, including the confiscation of a bedroom door, leading to ...

Kevin and Ruby Frankie’s interpretations of LDS faith and controversial parenting strategies have raised alarm, with their extreme approaches and decisions causing concerns about the impact on their children’s well-being.

Ruby Interprets Lds Faith to Justify Abusive Parenting

Kevin remarks that the primary goal in their religion is to become a parent, which may influence Ruby's parenting. Her religious views become extreme as she uses religion to exert power and becomes obsessed with incorporating God into her vlogging. Ruby asserts that her method of raising children is divinely intended.

Ruby Enforces Strict Obedience and Punishment to "Save" Her Children

While no direct connection between strict obedience, punishment, and Ruby’s religious beliefs is provided, it is implied her extreme parenting, which may involve doctrinal distortions, aims to correct or bring children back as "children of God."

For instance, Ruby says the two youngest are showing long patterns of selfishness and an unwillingness to repent. As a result, she and Kevin have decided to give the "gift" of truth, boundaries, and repentance instead of Christmas presents.

Children Indoctrinated With Ruby's Beliefs Distort Love, Discipline, and Self-Worth

Ruby singles out the youngest children not to receive Christmas presents to give them a "visceral experience" of love from their parents. Her relentless focus on religious practices shows an environment where her children may be heavily indoctrinated with these beliefs, potentially distorting their understanding of love, discipline, and self-worth.

Family's Involvement in Controversial Anasazi Therapy Traumatizes Children

Ruby and Kevin Send Son Chad to Anasazi Program Known For Harsh Methods

The hosts mention that Ruby and Kevin sent their son Chad to Anasazi, a wilderness therapy camp, when he was 14, which is portrayed in their vlogs as Chad's story of redemption and victory. Stephanie Soo describes the "rabbit stick room" at the Anasazi camp, suggesting children, including Chad, walk in every Friday to say goodbye to their previous life.

Chad’s Wilderness Program Experience Leaves Him Distraught, but Ruby and Kevin Still Promote It As a "Reset" for Teens

Children at the camp experience harsh conditions, including survival treks and limited food intake, c ...

The Frankie Family faces an intense public backlash after disturbing footage of their actions is uncovered.

Netizens Uncover Disturbing Footage of the Frankie Family's Abuse

Netizens have compiled evidence of Ruby Frankie's unsettling behavior in her vlogs to prompt calls to Child Protective Services (CPS). Multiple incidents have been critiqued, including Ruby and Kevin making their children pay cash to retrieve homework from a trash bag, and Ruby's denial of a bedroom to her teenage son for seven months. This content sparked public outrage and frustration, leading to roughly a thousand calls to CPS.

Commenters have parsed through the family's old vlogs and criticized disturbing segments, with expressions ranging from concern for the children's well-being to disgust at the family's actions. For example, Ruby's youngest daughter hid in fear after a nail polish incident, while others noted Ruby's neglectful behavior, such as improper attention to her children’s dental care and public shaming. Footage handed over to a Hulu documentary added fuel to the fire, revealing more moments of alleged abuse and manipulation by Ruby.

Reputation Damaged, Leading To Loss of Sponsorships and Support

Ruby’s defiant response to these criticisms—claiming she's been a responsible mother from the beginning and questioning the motive of the hate agains ...

The public response to Ruby's actions, her family's justification attempts, and her contentious interactions with viewers online constitute a downfall from grace for the once beloved Frankie Family. The situation highlights a broader cautionary tale about the risks of family vlogging on child welfare, as evidenced by the array of negative reactions and potential legal repercussions stemming from their online presence. Ruby's strong refusal to a suggested PR apology and ul ...