In late August 2023, a 12-year-old boy escaped from a home in Ivins, Utah, where he and his sister had been held captive by their mother, Ruby Franke, a YouTuber, and her partner, Jodi Hildebrandt. They faced starvation and physical abuse under the belief that they were possessed by evil spirits. After his escape, police arrested Franke and Hildebrandt, both of whom received lengthy prison sentences. A Hulu docuseries, 'Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke,' presents the story through the testimonies of Franke's eldest children, detailing their traumatic experiences.
"In a shocking turn of events, a 12-year-old boy escaped captivity from a luxury home, revealing a disturbing history of abuse by his mother and her partner."
"The Hulu docuseries 'Devil in the Family' dives deep into the harrowing circumstances that led to the arrest of Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt, portraying the children's brave escape."
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