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Ruby Franke and 8 Passengers: What Really Happened

July 15, 2025 • Michelle Cuervo • Season 1 • Episode 9

Ruby Franke, the face of the "8 Passengers" YouTube channel, built a family brand on discipline and faith—until everything came crashing down. In this episode, we unpack the disturbing charges, the role of Jodi Hildebrandt, and how the warning signs were hiding in plain sight.