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Malevolent Mormon Mommys | The Case Against Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt

Hosted by True Crime Today · news · EN · 171 episodes

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Dive into the shadowed intersection of faith and deception with "Malevolent Mormon Mommys." This riveting podcast unravels the startling allegations against Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt, once celebrated figures in mommy blogging and the Mormon community. Beyond their picture-perfect online personas lay dark secrets waiting to be exposed. Through in-depth reporting, exclusive interviews with investigators, police, and psychologists, we confront the unsettling truths hidden behind their devout façades. Explore the intricacies of the digital age, the complexities of religious influence, and the psychology of deception. In a world where faith meets facade, "Malevolent Mormon Mommys" challenges perceptions and unveils a tale of betrayal, prompting the ultimate question: How well do we truly know the faces we trust? Subscribe and uncover a story that redefines the lines between belief and betrayal.

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What is Malevolent Mormon Mommys | The Case Against Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt about?

Dive into the shadowed intersection of faith and deception with "Malevolent Mormon Mommys." This riveting podcast unravels the startling allegations against Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt, once celebrated figures in mommy blogging and the Mormon community. Beyond their picture-perfect online personas lay dark secrets waiting to be exposed.

Who hosts Malevolent Mormon Mommys | The Case Against Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt?

Malevolent Mormon Mommys | The Case Against Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt is hosted by True Crime Today. The show has published 171 episodes to date.

What has Malevolent Mormon Mommys | The Case Against Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Shari and Chad Franke: Recovery After Ruby's Conviction | Where They Are Now" (14 March 2026, 14 minutes), "Ruby Franke: CPS Was Called for Years, Why Didn't They Stop the Abuse?" (13 March 2026, 16 minutes), and "8 Passengers: Family Vlogging Exploitation and Shari Franke's Testimony | Child Influencer" (12 March 2026, 14 minutes).

How often does Malevolent Mormon Mommys | The Case Against Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt publish?

Malevolent Mormon Mommys | The Case Against Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 18 minutes across 171 episodes.

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  • Malevolent Mormon Mommys | The Case Against Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt

    Shari and Chad Franke: Recovery After Ruby's Conviction | Where They Are Now

    Mar 14, 202614 minS0

    <p>Ruby Franke was arrested in August 2023. Sentenced to four to thirty years in February 2024. The performance that defined her children's lives was over.</p><p>Part 5 of "The Good Mother" examines where the Franke...

  • Malevolent Mormon Mommys | The Case Against Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt

    Ruby Franke: CPS Was Called for Years — Why Didn't They Stop the Abuse?

    Mar 13, 202616 minS0

    <p>CPS visited the Franke home in 2020 after viewers reported concerns about 8 Passengers. They investigated. They closed the case.</p><p>Three years later, Russell and Eve Franke were found bound and starving in Jodi...

  • Malevolent Mormon Mommys | The Case Against Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt

    8 Passengers: Family Vlogging Exploitation and Shari Franke's Testimony | Child Influencer

    Mar 12, 202614 minS0

    <p>8 Passengers had a billion views. The Franke children were filmed from birth. Five videos a week for eight years. Milestones, punishments, humiliations — all content.</p><p>Part 3 of "The Good Mother" examines the...

  • Malevolent Mormon Mommys | The Case Against Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt

    Jodi Hildebrandt: How She Took Over Ruby Franke's Family | ConneXions Coercive Control

    Mar 11, 202617 minS0

    <p>Jodi Hildebrandt's own niece reported abuse in 2009. Tied up. Duct taped. Forced to sleep outside in snow. Nothing happened.</p><p>Fourteen years later, Russell and Eve Franke were found bound and starving in Jodi's...

  • Malevolent Mormon Mommys | The Case Against Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt

    Ruby Franke: Narcissistic Mother Psychology Explained | The Good Mother Part 1

    Mar 10, 202614 minS0

    <p>Ruby Franke had 2.5 million subscribers watching her raise six children on "8 Passengers." She filmed five days a week for eight years. Brand deals. Sponsorships. A parenting empire built on the image of a devoted...

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  • Malevolent Mormon Mommys | The Case Against Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt

    Kevin Franke and Kendall Seymour: Two LDS Dads, Two Doomsday Wives, Same Excuse

    Jan 31, 202623 minS0

    <p>You know Ruby Franke's case. The 8 Passengers mom who tortured her children while her husband Kevin lived separately and "trusted" her completely. He hadn't seen his kids in over a year when his son escaped through a...

  • Malevolent Mormon Mommys | The Case Against Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt

    Kevin Franke: Manipulated Victim or Willing Bystander? The Psychology Behind ‘Devil in the Family’ | 2025 True Crime

    Jan 4, 202630 minS0

    Was Kevin Franke a victim of psychological manipulation — or a bystander who found it easier not to look too closely? In this gripping Hidden Killers deep dive, Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott analyze one...

  • Malevolent Mormon Mommys | The Case Against Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt

    The Therapist Behind Ruby Franke: Inside Netflix's "Evil Influencer" Documentary-WEEK IN REVIEW

    Dec 21, 202523 minS0

    Netflix's new documentary "Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story" drops December 30th, and it finally shifts the focus to where it belongs — not on Ruby Franke, but on the woman Ruby herself blamed for leading her...

  • Malevolent Mormon Mommys | The Case Against Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt

    The Therapist Behind Ruby Franke: Inside Netflix's "Evil Influencer" Documentary

    Dec 19, 202523 minS0

    Netflix's new documentary "Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story" drops December 30th, and it finally shifts the focus to where it belongs — not on Ruby Franke, but on the woman Ruby herself blamed for leading her...

  • Malevolent Mormon Mommys | The Case Against Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt

    Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt: The Cult of “Righteous” Abuse

    Oct 21, 202514 minS0

    What happens when faith turns into fanaticism — and motherhood turns into control?<br> In this searing Hidden Killers commentary, Tony Brueski unpacks the disturbing psychology behind Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt...

  • Malevolent Mormon Mommys | The Case Against Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt

    Engaged Already? Kevin Franke’s Fresh Start After Ruby’s Prison Sentence

    Oct 13, 202515 minS0

    Kevin Franke says redemption is real. He just announced he’s engaged to a new partner, just six months after finalizing his divorce from Ruby Franke — the former “8 Passengers” mommy blogger now serving a possible...

  • Malevolent Mormon Mommys | The Case Against Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt

    From YouTube Mom to Felon-What Led to Ruby and Kevin Franke’s Divorce

    Mar 27, 202530 minS0

    From YouTube Mom to Felon-What Led to Ruby and Kevin Franke’s Divorce<br><br>Ruby Franke, once known as the strict but smiling matriarch of the 8 Passengers YouTube channel, is now serving a prison sentence for...

  • Malevolent Mormon Mommys | The Case Against Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt

    8 Passengers Fallout: Divorce Finalized as Ruby Franke Serves Prison Time

    Mar 27, 202512 minS0

    8 Passengers Fallout: Divorce Finalized as Ruby Franke Serves Prison Time<br><br>The story of Ruby Franke officially closed a major chapter this week as a Utah judge signed off on her divorce from Kevin Franke—marking...

  • Malevolent Mormon Mommys | The Case Against Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt

    Was Kevin Franke Brainwashed? The Truth Behind His Loyalty to Ruby-WEEK IN REVIEW

    Mar 16, 202515 minS0

    Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a...

  • Malevolent Mormon Mommys | The Case Against Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt

    Kevin Franke A Victim or an Enabler? FBI Expert Breaks It Down

    Mar 14, 202514 minS0

    Kevin Franke A Victim or an Enabler? FBI Expert Breaks It Down<br>Was Kevin Franke just another victim in Ruby Franke’s twisted world, or was he an enabler quietly standing by as the unthinkable happened? Hulu’s Devil...

  • Malevolent Mormon Mommys | The Case Against Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt

    Was Kevin Franke Brainwashed? The Truth Behind His Loyalty to Ruby

    Mar 14, 202515 minS0

    Was Kevin Franke a clueless victim of psychological manipulation, or was he just too comfortable letting someone else call the shots—even when it meant his own kids were suffering? The Hulu documentary Devil in the...

  • Malevolent Mormon Mommys | The Case Against Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt

    The Hidden Psychology Behind Kevin Franke’s Inaction – FBI Expert Weighs In

    Mar 13, 202512 minS0

    The Hidden Psychology Behind Kevin Franke’s Inaction – FBI Expert Weighs In<br> How do you go from being a father of six to turning a blind eye when your children are suffering? That’s the question swirling around Kevin...

  • Malevolent Mormon Mommys | The Case Against Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt

    FBI Behavioral Analyst on Why Kevin Franke Didn’t Act Sooner

    Mar 12, 202514 minS0

    FBI Behavioral Analyst on Why Kevin Franke Didn’t Act Sooner<br> How do you go from parenting to full-blown exorcisms? That’s the twisted reality of the alleged abuse unfolding in the Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt...

  • Malevolent Mormon Mommys | The Case Against Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt

    FBI Profiler Analyzes Kevin Franke’s Behavior In Ruby Franke Devil In The Family Doc

    Mar 11, 202540 minS0

    FBI Profiler Analyzes Kevin Franke’s Behavior In Ruby Franke Devil In The Family Doc<br>Was Kevin Frankie just an oblivious husband caught in the crossfire of a manipulative cult-like influence, or was he a willing...

  • Malevolent Mormon Mommys | The Case Against Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt

    Does Kevin Franke Really 'Get It', If He Still Loves Ruby Franke?-WEEK IN REVIEW

    Mar 9, 202511 minS0

    Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a...

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