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

True Crime Today
Ruby Franke
Jodi Hildebrandt
Child Abuse
Kevin Franke
Mental Health
True Crime
Youtube
Ruby Frankie
Family Vlogging
8 Passengers
Psychology
LDS Church
Utah
Child Welfare
Social Media
Life Coaches
Shari Franke
Parenting
Jodie Hildebrandt
Abuse

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 in... more

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Latest Episodes

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.

Part 5 of "The Good Mother" examines where the Franke children are now — and the psychology of r... more

CPS visited the Franke home in 2020 after viewers reported concerns about 8 Passengers. They investigated. They closed the case.

Three years later, Russell and Eve Franke were found bound and starving in Jodi Hildebrandt's house.

Part 4 of "The Goo... more

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.

Part 3 of "The Good Mother" examines the family vlogging industry through the Fran... more

Jodi Hildebrandt's own niece reported abuse in 2009. Tied up. Duct taped. Forced to sleep outside in snow. Nothing happened.

Fourteen years later, Russell and Eve Franke were found bound and starving in Jodi's Ivins, Utah home. Ruby was inside the h... more

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Recent Guests

Kevin Franke
Father in the Franke family drama, navigating the complexities of his role in an abusive situation
Episode: Was Kevin Franke Brainwashed? The Truth Behind His Loyalty to Ruby-WEEK IN REVIEW
Robin Dreeke
Retired FBI Special Agent specializing in behavioral analysis
Episode: Is Kevin Franke a Victim or an Accomplice Of Ruby Franke, FBI Behavioral Expert Speaks
Shari Franke
Daughter of Ruby Franke from Eight Passengers, sharing her story of abuse and neglect.
Former YouTuber on the Eight Passengers show
Episode: Surviving 8 Passengers, Shari Franke's Story
Sherry Franke
Eldest daughter of Ruby Franke, author of 'The House of My Mother,' detailing her experiences with abuse in a prominent family vlogging context.
Episode: Breaking Down Ruby Franke Daughter's Tell-All With Ret. FBI Robin Dreeke
Robin Drake
Former FBI Special Agent and Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program
FBI
Episode: Between a Rock and a Hildebrandt Kevin Franke's Cluelessness Unveiled-2024 Year in Review
Eric Faddis
Attorney, guest, and former felony prosecutor
Episode: How Long Will Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt Serve In Prison, Eric Faddis Weighs In -WEEK IN REVIEW
Shavaun Scott
Psychologist and author
Episode: Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott on The Depths of Ruby Franke's Malevolent Parenting
Lori Gilbertson
Former Prosecutor
Episode: Inside The Predatory World Of 'Life Coaches' & Ruby Franke-WEEK IN REVIEW
Siobhan Scott
Author and psychologist
Episode: Ruby Frankie And The Predatory World Of 'Life Coaches'-WEEK IN REVIEW

Host

Tony Bruski
Host of Hidden Killers and presenter of this episode

Reviews

1.7 out of 5 stars from 74 ratings
  • Waste of time

    Lots of fluff and no content. Like a cake with icing and no middle.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Groomers Wife
    United States4 months ago
  • Good content you can fast forward the ads!!!!

    Yes there are ads that's how they make money people don't work for free shocking to so many of you but yeah there's a way there this lovely thing where we can fast-forward through ads as well.

    I've never seen so many complain about having to tap their thumb to fast forward to humanity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dantheman1215
    United Statesa year ago
  • Is this a scam?

    I listened to one episode - 10/1/23. The episode is 25 minutes in total. The first 2.5 minutes is all ads and I thought that was a lot. The last 10.5 minutes is also all ads and that’s not just a lot, that’s a straight money grab. They don’t do any research or offer any new information or interesting conjecture. It would’ve been a richer episode had they read a Wikipedia article. Never again.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Marianne1018
    United Statesa year ago
  • Bad Detective

    This is one idiot “host” talking on the phone to some third rate so called expert. Little factual information, mostly opinion. Worse than Hulu

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    nixfinity
    United Statesa year ago
  • Terrible audio!!

    Not sure why podcasters don’t see the value in investing in good audio equipment and a professional editor. Unlistenable.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TClaire1123
    United Statesa year ago

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Was Kevin Franke Brainwashed? The Truth Behind His Loyalty to Ruby
Q: Do you think the church had a huge influence on this?
Yes, the systemic authority of the LDS faith likely played a significant role in Kevin's acceptance of Ruby's beliefs and actions, making him vulnerable to manipulation.
Was Kevin Franke Brainwashed? The Truth Behind His Loyalty to Ruby
Q: How do they rationalize this sort of behavior and things that seem so obviously harmful to anyone on the outside?
People like Kevin Franke may exhibit what is termed 'pathological passivity,' allowing others, like Ruby, to run their lives, often under the delusion that such behavior may be a parenting technique despite it being harmful.
FBI Profiler Analyzes Kevin Franke’s Behavior In Ruby Franke Devil In The Family Doc
Q: Do you think Kevin is in or was in love with Ruby?
His feelings seem more like an addiction rather than true love, as he prioritizes her needs over his children.
FBI Profiler Analyzes Kevin Franke’s Behavior In Ruby Franke Devil In The Family Doc
Q: Do you think Jodi was consciously manipulating Ruby and Kevin?
It's a mix of conscious choices and ingrained behavior patterns influenced by their backgrounds and traumas.
FBI Behavioral Analyst on Why Kevin Franke Didn’t Act Sooner
Q: Do you think it was that kind of a conscious thinking that Jodi was executing and Ruby was executing, or had this just become such second nature that this is just their operating system?
The discussion implies that manipulation and control had become second nature for Jodi and Ruby, as their abusive actions towards the children were repeated despite their disastrous consequences.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Malevolent Mormon Mommys

What is Malevolent Mormon Mommys about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A hard-hitting true crime podcast exploring allegations surrounding Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt, with a focus on coercive control, family vlogging, and the impact of online personas within faith communities. Across episodes, the show excavates how reputations were built, how investigators and experts assess manipulation, and what these dynamics reveal about parenting, accountability, and the intersection of religion and online fame. Notable is the investigative approach—combining survivor perspectives, public records, and professional commentary—to question trust, transparency, and the role of platforms in safeguarding children. Potential listeners may find this especially engaging if they're curious about how high-profile online figur... more

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1. Kevin Franke
2. Robin Dreeke
3. Shari Franke
4. Sherry Franke
5. Robin Drake
6. Eric Faddis
7. Shavaun Scott
8. Lori Gilbertson

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