1 of 5 The influencer Ruby Franke Photo: Reproduction/Instagram The influencer Ruby Franke Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Digital family influencer Ruby Franke pleaded guilty to child abuse charges against her minor children, but claimed that the attacks and abuse which included the use of handcuffs and refusal of food were carried out because the children were “evil and possessed.” be.
The statement made in court on Tuesday said Ruby admitted that she tortured her 12yearold son by making him work outside for hours from May 22 to August 30 and tying his feet when he tried to escape, according to court documents obtained by The New York Post.
2 of 5 Influencer Ruby Franke and her family Photo: Reproduction/Instagram Influencer Ruby Franke and her family Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
The boy was forced to work in the heat without sufficient water until he developed “severe and repeated sunburns,” according to court documents. She also attacked the boy for hours, tying his hands and feet after he tried to escape.
From the description of the force presented in court, it appears that the woman immobilized the child with two pairs of handcuffs, one on the hands and the other on the ankles. With the same intention, she also used ropes and made the child lie face down. The wounds would be treated with “homeopathic remedies” and covered with adhesive tape.
3 out of 5 Police at the door of Ruby Franke's house in a post by her daughter Photo: Reproduction/Instagram Police at the door of Ruby Franke's house in a post by her daughter Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Franke also admitted that he kicked his son in boots, held his head under water and choked him with his hands. She claimed she also abused her 9yearold daughter, forcing her to perform physical tasks and denying her food and water. According to the influencer, the attacks were “acts of love” and both were “evil and obsessed.”
In her confession, the former YouTuber admitted to the crimes but defended herself by saying she was a “devoted mother” to her children. “With my deepest regret and sadness for my family and my guilty children,” Ruby said in response to a judge's question about how she would like to defend herself.
4 of 5 Jodi Hildebrandt and Ruby Franke Photo: Reproduction Jodi Hildebrandt and Ruby Franke Photo: Reproduction
The nowdefendant agreed to serve a prison sentence with consecutive sentences. Each of them could carry a prison sentence of 15 years, and they will hear the full sentence on February 20, when the judge will announce the final decision.
Ruby and her husband's YouTube channel had 2.5 million subscribers and showed the couple's everyday life with their six children. The partner was cleared of any involvement in the crimes, but the influencer's business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, was arrested for involvement in the crimes.
5 out of 5 Ruby Franke with her children Photo: Reproduction/Instagram Ruby Franke with her children Photo: Reproduction/Instagram