In a 2023 audio interview after Ruby Franke’s arrest for child abuse, her husband, Kevin Franke, described her strange relationship with her accomplice, Jodi Hildebrandt. The two women ran a joint YouTube channel called ConneXions Classrooms and were both sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to charges of child abuse. Kevin discussed Ruby’s detailed notes in a journal gifted to Hildebrandt, highlighting their bizarre behavior during their time together.
Kevin detailed how Ruby and Hildebrandt became close due to similar lifestyle and parenting views, resulting in Ruby inviting Hildebrandt to stay in their home. Their behavior became increasingly erratic, with Ruby requesting an in-home separation from Kevin and the pair discussing visions they were having. Kevin recounted strange occurrences in Hildebrandt’s home and the impact it had on their family dynamic.
However, Kevin struggled to comprehend Ruby’s decision to give up her successful business to partner with Hildebrandt, believing it was a reckless move. Ruby told Kevin it was about doing God’s work and eventually asked him to leave their home, causing a strain in their relationship. Kevin also expressed concerns about his wife’s mental state and the impact it had on their family, ultimately leading to their separation.
Police were alerted to the abuse when Ruby’s son fled Hildebrandt’s home and was discovered malnourished and bound with duct tape. The abuse inflicted on Ruby’s children included physical labor, food restrictions, and emotional harm. Journal entries released later revealed Ruby’s disturbing thoughts about her children, leading to further insight into the troubled dynamic in the household.
Authorities located all of Ruby’s children after the incident, with some living out of the home at the time. The abuse allegations against Ruby and Hildebrandt shed light on their troubled relationship and the dangerous impact it had on the children involved. Kevin’s testimony provided valuable insight into the strange occurrences that took place in their home and the drastic changes that occurred as Ruby’s relationship with Hildebrandt deepened.
