A stormy evening in January 2022 begins as an innocent night out for drinks with friends for a local couple... more

On March 22, 2024, a month after Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were sentenced, the Washington County Attorney’s office released... more

Nearly 6 months after Ruby and Jodi were arrested and charged with four counts of aggravated child abuse, the two... more

Ruby and Jodi’s abusive ways are no longer just speculative. Now that the two have been formally charged, the details... more

Law enforcement across Utah jump into action after a 911 dispatcher in Ivins receives an alarming call from Jodi Hildebrandt’s... more

Ruby has fully come into the ConneXions fold, and she’s no longer just promoting Jodi’s work – she’s become integral... more

Ruby’s vlogs see a shift in their consistency and messaging. 8 Passengers’ family diary style videos are now peppered with... more

On November 30, 2021, when Ethan Crumbley opened fire on his classmates at Oxford High School killing four students, the... more

As 8 Passengers’ following grows, so do their subscribers' concerns about the welfare of Ruby Franke’s children. Specifically her oldest... more

They call themselves and their YouTube channel the “8 Passengers” — mom Ruby, dad Kevin, and their six kids in... more