Sun Mar 02 03:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Husband of Convicted YouTuber Ruby Franke Speaks Out in New Hulu Docuseries

**SALT LAKE CITY, UT –** Kevin Franke, estranged husband of convicted child abuser Ruby Franke, is speaking out for the first time in a new Hulu docuseries, “Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke,” and an exclusive interview with PEOPLE magazine. The three-part series, premiering February 27th, details the rise and fall of the Franke family’s YouTube fame and the subsequent shocking child abuse charges that landed Ruby and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, in prison.

Franke, an engineering consultant, married Ruby in 2000 after a whirlwind courtship. Their YouTube channel, “8 Passengers,” amassed 2.5 million subscribers and over a billion views at its peak, generating a reported $100,000 per month. However, disturbing parenting tactics displayed on the channel ultimately led to intervention from child protective services. In 2023, Ruby and Hildebrandt were convicted of felony child abuse after two of Franke’s six children were found malnourished and mistreated. Both women face up to 30 years in prison.

Despite the horrifying revelations and his ongoing divorce proceedings, Kevin maintains he still loved Ruby, but unequivocally condemns her actions. “I’m not ashamed to say that after being married over 20 years to that woman, I truly did and still do love her,” he told PEOPLE. “But that doesn’t excuse what she did… she burned the bridges.” He adds that he is focused on his children and moving forward without her, having requested that she cease all contact.

The docuseries features interviews with Kevin and their eldest son, Chad, alongside other family members, providing a firsthand account of the family’s journey from internet fame to the devastating consequences of Ruby’s actions. The four youngest children are not discussed in the series or the interview.

The article concludes with a reminder of the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline number: 1-800-4-A-Child (1-800-422-4453) or http://www.childhelp.org.

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