Ruby Franke, a Utah YouTuber with over 2 million followers, and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt were taken into custody this week after authorities received a call about a malnourished child with open wounds and duct tape. Franke's sister Bonnie Hoellein posted a YouTube video expressing shock and sadness, but the link was later made unavailable. Franke and Hildebrandt are currently in custody, but it is unclear what charges they are facing.
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Ruby Franke, the mother behind the now defunct family YouTube channel 8 Passengers, was arrested Wednesday night in Utah on suspicion of aggravated child abuse. Police found a malnourished child with open wounds and duct tape on their extremities, and Franke and her business partner and collaborator, Jodi Hildebrandt, have been charged with two counts of aggravated child abuse. The two women create advice videos that critics say promote a harsh style of parenting.