Ruby Franke’s Daughter Slams “Trash” Lifetime Movie About Her Family

Ruby Franke's Daughter Slams "Trash" Lifetime Movie About Her Family

As a compassionate observer, I find myself deeply saddened by the heartbreaking story of Ruby and Kevin. Their lives have taken a tragic turn, leaving me questioning the depths of human depravity and the power of manipulation.


Ruby Franke’s child, Shari Franke, expresses her opinions openly and directly regarding the upcoming Lifetime film based on their family vlogger life.

The eldest of the six children, aged 21, expressed her opinions on “Mormon Mom Gone Wrong: The Ruby Franke Story” – a film featuring Emilie Ullerup and Heather Locklear – following its trailer release on October 4. This was seven months after her mother received a prison sentence for child abuse.

Shari shared on her Instagram Stories: “I unexpectedly saw a trailer for an upcoming Lifetime movie about my family in class, which caused me anxiety.” She clarified that neither she nor her siblings were consulted regarding the film, and none of the profits will be given to the children. In her view, this movie is of poor quality and causes further distress to her siblings. Shari kindly asks everyone not to support this motion picture.

TopMob News has reached out to Lifetime for comment on Shari’s remarks and has not heard back.

As a devoted admirer, I’d like to express my perspective on the forthcoming Lifetime movie based on Ruby Franke and our family. My daughter, Shari Franke, isn’t holding back when it comes to her feelings about this production.

The eldest of the six children, who is now 21 years old, expressed her opinions on “Mormon Mom Gone Wrong: The Ruby Franke Story” – a show starring Emilie Ullerup and Heather Locklear – following its trailer release on October 4. This came seven months after their mother was imprisoned for child abuse.

Shari shared on Instagram Stories regarding the upcoming Lifetime film based on her family: I unexpectedly saw a trailer in class which triggered an anxiety attack. To clarify, none of us were consulted about this movie, and none of its profits will benefit our children. In fact, this movie is poorly made and causes further pain to my siblings. I kindly ask that you refrain from supporting it.

TopMob News has reached out to Lifetime for comment on Shari’s remarks and has not heard back.

In August 2023, Ruby, who previously shared her family experiences in Utah with her now-separated partner Kevin Franke and their children via the YouTube channel “8 Passengers,” along with her business associate Jodi Hildebrant, were both taken into custody for accusations of severe child abuse. The duo are co-founders of ConneXions, a service providing parental guidance and counseling.

The two females admitted their guilt on all four charges of second-degree felony severe child abuse and received concurrent terms of imprisonment, with each sentence ranging from one to fifteen years. However, this combined term is subject to a maximum of thirty years according to the laws of Utah.

Ruby Franke's Daughter Slams "Trash" Lifetime Movie About Her Family

“Finally,” Shari had posted to her Instagram Stories after her mother’s arrest, later adding, “Me and my family are so glad justice is being served. We’ve been trying to tell the police and CPS for years about this, and so glad they finally decided to step up. Kids are safe, but there’s a long road ahead. Please keep them in your prayers and also respect their privacy.”

Ruby Franke's Daughter Slams "Trash" Lifetime Movie About Her Family

The allegations of abuse against Ruby and Kevin stem from incidents involving their two younger children, aged 13 and 11 now. Utah authorities responded to a call concerning a starving child and found the Frankes’ youngest son who seemed severely undernourished with visible open wounds and duct tape around his limbs according to an affidavit obtained by NBC News.

He had climbed out of a window in Jodi’s home to try and find help, and authorities later found his little sister “petrified” and alone inside an empty closet in the house, the document said.

At my sentencing hearing, I admitted to having heeded advice and been guided down a path that ultimately plunged me into a dismal illusion.

The YouTuber admitted, “My skewed perspective on life remained mostly unchallenged because I avoided those who disagreed with me. To my dear ones, you are an integral part of me. I perceived the dark as light and the wrong as right. For you, I’d do anything in this world. I took away all that was gentle, secure, and beneficial from you.

Look back at a timeline of the case below…

Ruby Franke's Daughter Slams "Trash" Lifetime Movie About Her Family

In a statement, Utah authorities disclosed that they had been alerted about a malnourished child. Upon arrival, the child, who looked alarmingly thin and undernourished with open sores and duct tape on the limbs, was discovered. The child was then rushed to the hospital in critical condition.

The individual was later determined to be the 12-year-old son of YouTuber Ruby Franke, as stated in an affidavit obtained by NBC News. He had reportedly exited Jodi Hildebrant’s home through a window and then sought help from a neighbor, as detailed in the document.

Later on, police conducted a search at a neighboring residence, revealing another child who appeared to be in a state of severe malnutrition, identical to the first child. This child too was subsequently hospitalized, as stated in the press release.

Later on, it was clarified by authorities that they found Ruby’s nine-year-old child trembling alone inside a vacant wardrobe in Jodi’s residence, based on information disclosed by the Washington County Attorney’s Office.

Ruby Franke's Daughter Slams "Trash" Lifetime Movie About Her Family

In Utah, Ruby was apprehended for severe child abuse allegations, and Jodi, who founded a life coaching service called ConneXions in 2007, was also implicated. This service, as described by former clients to NBC News, had characteristics akin to a cult, being based on principles similar to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Ruby Franke's Daughter Slams "Trash" Lifetime Movie About Her Family

On August 31st, as per TopMob’s report, Shari Franke, Ruby’s grown-up daughter who is estranged from her, expressed her feelings about the recent news via her Instagram Story.

Shari, born in 2003, expressed her happiness that justice is being done. For many years, she and her family have attempted to convey their concerns to the police and CPS. Overjoyed that they’ve finally taken action, she emphasizes that while the kids are now safe, there remains a long journey ahead.

Ruby Franke's Daughter Slams "Trash" Lifetime Movie About Her Family

Apart from Ruby, her siblings Ellie Mecham, Bonnie Hoellein, and Julie Deru also voiced their opinions, stating that the YouTuber’s detention was essential.

Over the past three years, we’ve chosen not to discuss Ruby Franke in our Instagram posts due to the well-being of her children. Although our public actions may suggest otherwise, rest assured that we have been taking every possible measure to ensure their safety behind the scenes. We feel it is important to address the recent developments before continuing with our regular content. After this discussion, we will refrain from commenting on the matter any further.

The siblings said Ruby’s kids are “now safe, which is the number one priority.”

Ruby Franke's Daughter Slams "Trash" Lifetime Movie About Her Family

Previously known as the YouTuber on 8 Passengers, she along with her business partner, Jodi, have both been officially accused and face six charges of felony child abuse by the District Attorney in Washington County, Utah.

Ruby Franke's Daughter Slams "Trash" Lifetime Movie About Her Family

Ruby’s spouse, Kevin Franke, publicly declared his innocence regarding the accusations against him. In an interview with Good Morning America, their lawyer, Randy Kester, disclosed that they had been separated for a period of 13 months prior to her arrest.

The attorney stated that he’s a kind-hearted individual, particularly soft-spoken. Moreover, it’s important to note that there have been no accusations against him of physically harming the children or anyone else.

Ruby Franke's Daughter Slams "Trash" Lifetime Movie About Her Family

As reported by NBC News following a domestic relations injunction, it’s been confirmed that Kevin has initiated divorce proceedings with the Utah-based social media personality.

Ruby Franke's Daughter Slams "Trash" Lifetime Movie About Her Family

According to TopMob’s announcement on December 18th, it was confirmed that Ruby admitted guilt for four of the charges against her. As reported by the Associated Press, she expressed her deepest remorse for her family and children in relation to these charges.

Jodi would also plead guilty to four counts of second-degree felony aggravated child abuse.

Ruby Franke's Daughter Slams "Trash" Lifetime Movie About Her Family

The two females received concurrent prison terms ranging from one to fifteen years, with a maximum of thirty years as the upper limit set by Utah law.

Ruby Franke's Daughter Slams "Trash" Lifetime Movie About Her Family

The parent vlogger apologized during her sentencing to her six kids and estranged husband.

For the last four years, I’ve been guided by advice that ultimately steered me down a path of deception and self-deceit, she admitted in court. My twisted perception of truth was seldom questioned due to my preference for solitude, avoiding confrontation with those who opposed my beliefs.

She added, “To my dear children, you are an extension of myself. In the past, I misunderstood what was dark as light and what was wrong as right. For you, I would give up anything in this world. Unfortunately, I took away from you everything that was comforting, secure, and wholesome.

Ruby Franke's Daughter Slams "Trash" Lifetime Movie About Her Family

The authorities made public her terrifying diary excerpts, where she detailed her alleged abuse towards her children, including her 12-year-old boy whom she referred to as “Satanic.

In a journal entry dated July 10, 2023 (her son’s 12th birthday), she wrote: “He secretly moves about, seeking chances when others aren’t looking, and then he quickly departs. If he wishes to imitate the Savior, he must be completely obedient without any deviations or concealment.

She wrote about punishing her children by beating them and withholding food and water.

Ruby Franke's Daughter Slams "Trash" Lifetime Movie About Her Family

Investigators’ conversation with Kevin, recorded after Ruby’s arrest, was made public by the prosecution. In this recording, Kevin discussed the supposed limitations he experienced within their household.

In a recording obtained by TopMob, Kevin expressed his feelings about the new restrictions he found himself under: “I could leave whenever I wanted, but I wasn’t allowed to return until Ruby granted me permission,” he said. “I had to ask Ruby for permission to enter the kitchen and eat, and the upstairs where Jodi was stayed off-limits to me. Essentially, my own house became off-bounds. Ruby controlled all aspects of our interactions, deciding when we could talk, and that was tough.

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2024-10-05 23:48