Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke

A sobering, unsettling plunge into a wholesome online facade that curdles into real horror, leaving you disturbed and reflective.

Created by

Olly Lambert

Genres

Documentary, Crime

Starring

Ruby Franke, Chad Franke, Shari Franke

Tagline

When vlogger Ruby Franke is arrested, it quickly becomes one of the biggest stories in America.

Overview

When popular vlogger Ruby Franke is arrested for child abuse in August 2023, it quickly becomes one of the biggest trending stories in America. For years, the Frankes' YouTube channel had documented a wholesome, happy family life, with nearly 3 million subscribers tuning in at its peak. But as the cracks began to show, the family turned to counselor Jodi Hildebrandt for guidance – and rapidly found themselves trapped in a nightmare.

How it feels

Dark, tense, melancholic and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, corruption, trauma, faith

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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