Julie Franke Biography: Age, Parents, Siblings, YouTube, Child Abuse Case, 8 Passengers, Controversy

Julie Franke is an American YouTuber best known as one of six siblings featured on the family channel “8 Passengers,” which was created and managed by her parents, Kevin and Ruby Franke.

As the fourth oldest child, Julie appeared alongside her older siblings Shari, Chad, and Abby, as well as her younger siblings Russell and Eve.

The channel, which showcased the family’s daily life and parenting, amassed over 2.2 million subscribers and more than a billion views.

The channel was discontinued after Ruby Franke was arrested in August 2023 on aggravated child abuse charges related to severe neglect and abuse within the family.

Profile

• Full Name: Julie Franke
• Stage Name: Julie Franke
• Born: 2009
• Age: 16 years old
• Birthplace: Utah, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American YouTuber
• Height: 1.6m
• Parent: Kevin Franke and Ruby Franke
• Siblings: Shari (born 2003), Chad (2005), Abby (2007), Russell (2011)
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: Unknown

Early Life And Education

Julie Franke was born in 2009 in Utah, United States, as the fourth child of Kevin and Ruby Franke.

She gained public attention through the family YouTube channel “8 Passengers,” which documented the daily lives of their six children.

Julie’s siblings include Shari (born 2003), Chad (2005), Abby (2007), Russell (2011), and Eve (2013).

While details about her formal education remain private, Julie is of White ethnicity and follows the Christian faith.

Career

Julie Franke gained public attention as a member of the Franke family featured on the YouTube channel “8 Passengers,” which was created by her mother, Ruby Franke, in early 2015.

The channel documented the daily lives of Julie, her five siblings, and their parents, amassing around 2.5 million subscribers and over a billion views by 2020.

The content focused on family activities and parenting, with videos posted five days a week that highlighted the children’s milestones and everyday experiences.

Starting in 2020, the channel became increasingly controversial as viewers raised concerns about Ruby Franke’s disciplinary methods.

A significant moment came when Julie’s older brother Chad revealed he had been punished by sleeping on a beanbag chair for seven months, sparking accusations of child abuse.

Additional troubling incidents included Julie’s younger sister being sent to school without lunch and harsh punishments such as threats involving toys and withholding Christmas gifts.

These issues led to public outcry, petitions, and investigations, though Ruby and Kevin Franke defended their parenting as misunderstood.

In 2022, family dynamics changed as Ruby and Kevin separated, and Ruby’s YouTube channel was suspended.

Ruby then collaborated with counselor Jodi Hildebrandt to launch a new channel, “ConneXions,” offering parenting advice and mental health coaching, which also faced criticism.

Concerns over the children’s welfare intensified, culminating in Ruby Franke’s arrest in August 2023 on multiple counts of aggravated child abuse involving Julie and her siblings.

Following her guilty plea and sentencing, the “8 Passengers” channel was permanently shut down, and Julie along with her siblings has since remained out of the public eye.

Social Media

• YouTube Channel: “8 Passengers”

Personal Life

Julie Franke’s relationship status is not publicly known.

As a minor and due to her family’s recent legal challenges, she has remained private, with media attention focusing primarily on her family rather than her personal life.

Net Worth

Julie Franke’s personal net worth is not publicly disclosed, likely due to her young age.

The Franke family’s combined net worth is estimated at around $2 million, primarily generated through their YouTube channel “8 Passengers” via advertising, sponsorships, merchandise sales, and Patreon support.