YouTube Star

Ruby Franke

Ruby Franke, an American vlogger known for her now-defunct YouTube channel "8 Passengers," faced public scrutiny and legal consequences due to allegations and subsequent charges of child abuse.

Ruby Franke
Age
42
Birth Date
January 18, 1982
Zodiac
Capricorn
Born
United States

About

Ruby Franke, an American former family vlogger, rose to prominence through her YouTube channel "8 Passengers," where she showcased her daily life in Utah with her husband Kevin and their six children. The channel garnered close to 2.5 million subscribers and accumulated 1 billion views. Amidst controversy and personal challenges, Ruby transitioned her career to become a mental health coach, contributing to the field of mental wellbeing through her work with ConneXions, a company run by counselor Jodi Nan Hildebrandt.

Ruby Franke Timeline

1982
Ruby Franke is Born
Ruby Franke was born on January 18, 1982, in the United States.
2015
Launches YouTube Channel "8 Passengers"
Franke started her YouTube channel "8 Passengers", documenting her family life with husband Kevin and their six children.
2020
Viewers Raised Concerns
Franke's disciplinary methods sparked controversy when her son revealed he was made to sleep on a bean bag for seven months as punishment.
2021
Channel's Popularity Declines
The popularity of the "8 Passengers" YouTube channel declined amid ongoing controversies.
2022
Ruby and Kevin Franke Separate
The Frankes separated in 2022, and Kevin Franke moved out of the house.
2022
YouTube Channel Deleted
Ruby Franke deleted the "8 Passengers" YouTube channel and began working as a mental health coach.
2023
Arrested and Charged
Ruby Franke was arrested and charged with six counts of aggravated child abuse, to which she pleaded guilty to four counts.

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Ruby Franke was an American YouTube star, born on January 18, 1982, and is currently 41 years old. She was best known for her weekly vlogs that documented her lifestyle, beauty tips, and product reviews, which earned her over 170,000 subscribers on her channel.