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YouTube mom Ruby Franke appeared virtually in juvenile court on Monday for a hearing concerning the custody of four of her underage children. The 41-year-old stands accused of abusing two of her children after her 12-year-old son escaped from the home of her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, where he was allegedly tied up with duct tape alongside his sister and starved. The Law&Crime Network...

YNW Melly’s ex-girlfriend Mariah Hamilton is breaking her silence publicly for the first time in an exclusive interview with the Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber. Hamilton breaks down her relationship history with the rapper, her knowledge of the double murder case, and an alleged altercation with NBA Youngboy at a recording studio, among other new details. Sidebar host Jesse Weber sits down wi...

The YouTube channel “8 Passengers” was once a powerhouse in the family content space on the platform, boasting millions of views each month with over two million subscribers. Ruby Franke and her husband, Kevin Franke, launched the channel in 2015 with a major focus on their six children and parenting skills in their vlog-style videos. The channel’s success came crashing down when YouTube terminate...

The YouTube mom accused of abusing her kids faces six counts of aggravated child abuse after she was arrested when her 12-year-old son escaped from her business partner’s home. Ruby Franke remains locked up awaiting a bail hearing on September 21. Famed criminal defense attorney Fred Perri, who said Franke “looks like a monster,” breaks down the 41-year-old’s best defense at trial with the Law&amp...

The lawyer representing the husband of Ruby Franke spoke to the Law&Crime Network about his knowledge of the child abuse allegations pitted against the YouTube mom and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt. Randy Kester said Kevin Franke is a “victim of Jodi,” who is the “spearhead” of this horrifying situation. Kester blamed Hildebrandt, stating “she’s caused all of the destruction” in this c...

Forty-one-year-old YouTube mom Ruby Franke and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, were arrested on August 30 after Franke’s 12-year-old son escaped from Hildebrandt’s home “covered in wounds.” The duo was charged with six counts of aggravated child abuse after it was discovered Franke allegedly tied up two of her children with duct tape and starved them in the Utah home. Famed Johnny Depp att...

The YouTube mom best known for her family channel “8 Passengers” was arrested after her 12-year-old son escaped her business partner’s home and begged a neighbor for food on August 30. Authorities said 41-year-old Ruby Franke allegedly tied up two of her children with duct tape and starved them inside Jodi Hildebrandt’s Utah home. Both Franke and Hildebrandt face six counts of felony child abuse....

Utah woman Ruby Franke, and her alleged accomplice Jodi Hildebrandt, were both charged with six counts of felony child abuse after the YouTube mom’s 12-year-old emaciated son escaped Hildebrandt’s home with open wounds and duct tape on his wrists on August 30. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy discusses the disturbing case with Franke’s cousin, who says the child abuse case is “bigger tha...

A 41-year-old mom and famous YouTuber was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly tying up two of her children with duct tape and starving them. Authorities said one victim escaped and ran to a neighbor’s house looking for food. Now, Ruby Franke’s neighbors are speaking out about their history with the “8 Passengers” mom. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy breaks it down with former FBI agent...

Taking the stand allows defendants and witnesses to tell their story, but also gives prosecutors the ability to grill the accused and untruthful testifiers. The most intense moments in court often happen under cross-examination. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber the top six most heated moments from cross-examinations in high-profile trials. LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube...

A 41-year-old mom and famous YouTuber was arrested on Wednesday for disturbing allegations of child abuse. Ruby Franke, known for her “8 Passengers” YouTube channel, allegedly tied up two of her children with duct tape and starved them until one escaped and ran to a neighbor’s house to beg for food and water. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber breaks down the disturbing case with legendary ho...

A convicted child rapist was captured by U.S. Marshals in West Virginia one year after he escaped from an Arkansas prison with the help of his family. Authorities said 39-year-old Samuel Hartman, who was serving life in prison, escaped during work detail and fled in a pickup truck occupied by his wife and mother, who shot at pursuing officers, before jumping on jet skis to complete their getaway....

The brother of Hollywood sex therapist Dr. Amie Harwick spoke to the Law&Crime Network about the murder of his sister and her alleged killer, Gareth Pursehouse. Harwick was allegedly strangled at her California home in 2020 before being thrown off her third-floor balcony. Sidebar host Jesse Weber discusses the disturbing murder case with Christopher Harwick. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Save 10% o...

Authorities named a prime suspect in the brutal murder of a Pennsylvania high school teacher in 2018. Investigators believe Rachael DelTondo’s former student and lover Sheldon Jeter Jr. gunned down the 33-year-old in her mother’s driveway after she returned home from getting ice cream. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber breaks down the disturbing case with Jeter’s lawyer, Michael Santicola. P...

Famed sex therapist Amie Harwick was found outside of her Hollywood Hills home struggling to hold onto life after allegedly being thrown off of a third-story balcony in 2020. Harwick died at a hospital shortly after the fall from blunt force injuries to her head and torso, along with evidence of strangulation. Authorities quickly zeroed in on her ex-boyfriend, Gareth Pursehouse, who had previous r...

A California woman vanished after she and her boyfriend were ambushed in a random shooting attack while sitting in their car at a park on Sunday. Andrea Vazquez’s boyfriend fled from the attack and when he returned, she was gone. Authorities tracked the 19-year-old’s phone and found her dead nearly 50 miles from the crime scene. The Whittier Police Department arrested 20-year-old Gabriel Esparza,...

An unusual amount of infant deaths on a neonatal unit at a Chester hospital sparked an investigation that led to one common factor, Lucy Letby. The 33-year-old registered nurse was on shift every time a newborn died or became severely injured. The serial killer went on trial in Crown court, only to be found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to end the lives of six others. The Law&amp...

Home security video surfaced showing a 98-year-old Kansas woman yelling at police officers raiding her home on August 11. Joan Meyer, a co-owner of the Marion County Record newspaper, berated the officers, asking if their mothers loved them and even calling the police chief an “a**hole.” Some believe Meyer, who passed the day after the raid, died from stress. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette...

Ohio teen Mackenzie Shirilla was convicted of murdering her boyfriend and friend in a deadly high-speed crash in 2022. Prosecutors said she was on a “mission of death” when she turned into “hell on wheels,” slamming the gas pedal to the floor and reaching speeds of nearly 100 mph before crashing into a brick wall, killing 20-year-old Dominic Russo and his 19-year-old friend Davion Flanagan. Shiril...

Every father’s worst nightmare became a reality for Maria Gonzalez’s dad when he came home and found her body under a mattress, stuffed in a trash bag on August 12. Authorities identified Juan Carlos Garcia-Rodriguez and charged the 18-year-old with capital murder after he allegedly confessed to sexually assaulting and killing the young girl. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy discusses th...

Most murder suspects never admit to the crime, even when they’re convicted of killing someone. Numerous defendants have shocked courtrooms when they’ve openly confessed to their gruesome deeds in detail. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber breaks down the top seven most chilling admissions revealed during murder trials. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can ch...

Accused student killer Bryan Kohberger is set to appear in court Friday for a hearing regarding several motions that may alter the course of the case. Kohberger stands accused of murdering four University of Idaho students at their off-campus home in November 2022. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber and Angenette Levy break down what impact this hearing may have in the Idaho student murders c...

Murder suspects who know they committed the crime will do anything to not serve the time. From ninja assassins and false alibis, to shifting blame and claiming they “don’t identify by that name,” killers have fabricated the most bizarre defenses in hopes of convincing a jury they did not murder someone. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber breaks down the top five weakest murder trial defenses...

A Colorado dentist stands accused of fatally poisoning his wife in March by putting cyanide and arsenic in her protein shakes to be with another woman. Investigators believe James Craig, known as a “family man,” began plotting the murder of his wife, Angela Craig, after he began dating Karin Cain, a Texas orthodontist. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber breaks down the disturbing murder with...

Bryan Kohberger’s defense team is challenging evidence used to charge him with the murders of four University of Idaho college students. Investigators used genetic genealogy to link Kohberger to the brutal stabbings using DNA from a knife sheath found at the crime scene. Kohberger’s attorneys claim the genealogical testing is flawed and unreliable. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy breaks...