Ruby Franke Biography: Parents, Siblings, Age, Husband, Children, Net Worth, Height, YouTube

Ruby Franke is an American former family vlogger who gained widespread recognition through her YouTube channel “8 Passengers,” launched in 2015 to share her family life with her husband Kevin and their six children.

The channel amassed approximately 2.5 million subscribers and over one billion views at its peak. However, beginning around 2020, concerns were raised about her disciplinary practices, including allegations of severe punishment and neglect.

In August 2023, Franke and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt were arrested and charged with multiple counts of felony aggravated child abuse following an incident in which one of Franke’s children escaped their home with duct tape restraints and sought help from a neighbor.

Profile

• Full Name: Ruby Franke
• Stage Name: Ruby Franke
• Born: 18 January 1982
• Age: 43 years old
• Birthplace: Utah, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American former family vlogger
• Height: 1.65 m
• Parent: Chad Griffiths, Jennifer Griffiths
• Siblings: Ellie Mecham, Julie Griffiths Deru, Bonnie Hoellein, Beau Griffiths
• Spouse: Kevin Franke
• Children: Shari Franke, Chad Franke, Abby Franke, Julie Franke, Russell Franke, Eve Franke
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: Unknown

Early Life And Education

Ruby Franke was born in January 18,1982 in Utah, United States, to parents Chad Griffiths and Jennifer Griffiths.

She is one of five siblings, including four sisters: Ellie Mecham, Julie Griffiths Deru, Bonnie Hoellein, and Beau Griffiths.

While specific details about her formal education have not been publicly disclosed, she is known to be of white ethnicity and practices Christianity.

Career

Ruby Franke began her career in early 2015 by creating the YouTube channel “8 Passengers,” where she shared her family life in Utah with her husband Kevin and their six children.

The channel quickly gained popularity, reaching around 2.5 million subscribers and over 1 billion views by 2020. Franke regularly posted videos featuring daily routines, parenting moments, and family interactions, attracting viewers interested in family vlogging and parenting content.

However, her disciplinary methods sparked controversy around 2020, with reports and videos showing severe punishments, which led to widespread criticism and accusations of child abuse.

Following the backlash, Franke and her family defended their parenting style, though the channel’s popularity declined significantly after 2021.

In 2022, her personal and professional life shifted dramatically when she separated from her husband, and the “8 Passengers” channel was suspended. Franke then partnered with counselor Jodi Hildebrandt to launch a new parenting advice channel, “ConneXions,” along with an Instagram account called “Moms of Truth,” offering parenting classes and advice.

However, this new venture attracted only a fraction of her previous audience.

The situation escalated in August 2023 when Franke and Hildebrandt were arrested and charged with multiple counts of felony aggravated child abuse after one of Franke’s children escaped their home with duct tape on his wrists and ankles and sought help from a neighbor.

Evidence, including footage and testimonies, revealed severe physical and emotional abuse. Franke pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse and was sentenced in February 2024 to serve between four and thirty years in prison, marking a dramatic and tragic end to her career as a family vlogger.

Social Media

Ruby Franke does not have any active social media accounts.

Personal Life

Ruby Franke married Kevin Franke in December 2000, and together they had six children—Shari, Chad, Abby, Julie, Russell, and Eve—born between 2003 and 2013.

The family lived in Utah and gained public attention through their YouTube channel “8 Passengers,” which documented their daily life and parenting.

During the early years of their online presence, Kevin worked as an assistant engineering professor at Brigham Young University.

The couple separated in 2022, with Kevin moving out and reportedly becoming distanced from the family. Following Ruby’s 2023 arrest for child abuse, Kevin was granted full custody of their four minor children, while the two eldest are now adults.

Net Worth

Ruby Franke’s net worth is unknown, but was largely derived from her successful YouTube channel “8 Passengers,” which at its peak generated over $100,000 monthly through advertising revenue and sponsorships.

With approximately 2.5 million subscribers and more than one billion views, the channel served as a significant and lucrative source of income.