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Ruby Franke, an American vlogger known for her now-defunct YouTube channel "8 Passengers," faced public scrutiny and legal consequences due to allegations and subsequent charges of child abuse.
Ruby Franke, an American former family vlogger, rose to prominence through her YouTube channel "8 Passengers," where she showcased her daily life in Utah with her husband Kevin and their six children. The channel garnered close to 2.5 million subscribers and accumulated 1 billion views. Amidst controversy and personal challenges, Ruby transitioned her career to become a mental health coach, contributing to the field of mental wellbeing through her work with ConneXions, a company run by counselor Jodi Nan Hildebrandt.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1982</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Ruby Franke is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>Ruby Franke was born on January 18, 1982, in the United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Launches YouTube Channel "8 Passengers"</div><div class='timeline-text'>Franke started her YouTube channel "8 Passengers", documenting her family life with husband Kevin and their six children.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Viewers Raised Concerns</div><div class='timeline-text'>Franke's disciplinary methods sparked controversy when her son revealed he was made to sleep on a bean bag for seven months as punishment.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Channel's Popularity Declines</div><div class='timeline-text'>The popularity of the "8 Passengers" YouTube channel declined amid ongoing controversies.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2022</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Ruby and Kevin Franke Separate</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Frankes separated in 2022, and Kevin Franke moved out of the house.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2022</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>YouTube Channel Deleted</div><div class='timeline-text'>Ruby Franke deleted the "8 Passengers" YouTube channel and began working as a mental health coach.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2023</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Arrested and Charged</div><div class='timeline-text'>Ruby Franke was arrested and charged with six counts of aggravated child abuse, to which she pleaded guilty to four counts.</div></div></div>
Ruby Franke was an American YouTube star, born on January 18, 1982, and is currently 41 years old. She was best known for her weekly vlogs that documented her lifestyle, beauty tips, and product reviews, which earned her over 170,000 subscribers on her channel.
