Ruby Franke's six children have had very different experiences following her arrest and conviction for child abuse in 2023.
- The four youngest children-Abby, Julie, Russell, and Eve-were placed in protective custody after Ruby Franke's arrest due to the abuse they suffered, particularly Russell and Eve, who were physically abused and required medical and psychological care. Their exact current whereabouts are kept confidential for their protection, but they are living in separate homes under state supervision in Utah and continue to receive professional support
- Their father, Kevin Franke, has sought custody of the four youngest children and has been involved in legal battles to secure their well-being. He has testified before Utah lawmakers advocating for stronger protections for children in vlogging families
- The two oldest children, Shari and Chad Franke, have been more publicly visible since the family’s downfall. Shari, the eldest, has distanced herself from her mother and stated she will never speak to Ruby again. She attended Brigham Young University and has spoken out about the abuse and her support for the authorities' intervention
- Chad, the second oldest, is now 20 years old and has built a career as a video creator and realtor in Utah. Although he acknowledges the abuse and his complicated feelings toward his mother, he still harbors some love for her. Chad was expelled from the family home as a teenager and has had limited contact with the family since
- At the time of the arrest, the two youngest children, Russell (12) and Eve (10), were living with Ruby Franke and her associate Jodi Hildebrandt, who was implicated in the abuse
- The children’s identities and images have been protected in media coverage and the Hulu docuseries "The Devil in the Family," with their faces blurred and names sometimes replaced with initials to safeguard their privacy
In summary, Ruby Franke’s older children, Shari and Chad, are living independently and have spoken publicly about their experiences, while the four younger children remain in protective custody with their father seeking custody and ongoing legal and social services involvement to support their recovery and welfare
