Ruby Franke, known for her YouTube channel 8 Passengers, turned her family life into content for years but faced severe legal repercussions in 2023 with her arrest for aggravated child abuse. The documentary 'Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke' chronicles her rise to fame and the subsequent decline, highlighting disturbing incidents including a child escaping her home and seeking help. The series raises critical questions about consent regarding children's online presence and delves into the harsh treatment the children received, leading to concerns from viewers and ultimate tragedy.
The astonishing three-part documentary Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke tells the story, from the beginning of the family's internet fame in 2015 all the way to Franke's imprisonment.
In a recent interview with this newspaper, the eldest daughter, Shari, raises key questions about consent and children's lives being broadcast online.
The first episode follows the rise of 8 Passengers, a channel that gave the illusion of a slice-of-life vlog, but was so considered and curated that the bulbs in the family home were all changed to ultra-bright, to emulate television studio lighting.
But in 2023 Franke was arrested and charged with aggravated child abuse and sentenced to up to 30 years in prison.
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