Courtesy of moms_of_truth/Instagram Ruby Franke was arrested for child abuse after previously documenting her family's daily life on her YouTube channel - but where are her kids now? After facing backlash for some of her parenting choices, Ruby stopped her "8 Passengers" channel and went on to launch ConneXions with mentor Jodi Hildebrant in 2022. In August 2023, Franke was arrested on two counts of aggravated child abuse. She and Hildebrant have since pleaded guilty and were both sentenced to four consecutive prison terms. In January 2025, Franke's eldest daughter, Shari, told her side of the story in her book, "The House of My Mother: A Daughter's Quest for Freedom." The memoir detailed her mother's alleged abuse that occurred throughout Shari's childhood. (Ruby shares her kids with husband Kevin Franke, who filed for divorce after her arrest.) "When I was younger, around, like, five-six, Ruby was really physical," Shari, now in her early 20s, told Good Morning America at the time. "Whether it was like a slap to the lip or a slap to the cheek ... when I would practice the piano, her hand would slam and it was really scary." When asked whether there is anything she would tell Ruby today, Shari said, "Probably tell her I'm happy without you. I was scared of her for so long, and I am here without her approval, and I am just fine." The former couple's eldest kids - Shari and Chad - are the only ones who have preferred to remain in the public eye. The rest of the children - who are all still minors - have remained private. Scroll down for what to know about Ruby and her family: When Was Ruby Arrested? MEGA Ruby was arrested in August 2023 on two counts of aggravated child abuse after one of her sons escaped out of a window of the Utah home of Hildebrant. The son went to a neighbor's home, asking for food and water. Per authorities, the child had duct tape on his ankles and wrists and was malnourished. How Did Ruby Plead? Ruby pleaded guilty to four counts of child abuse in December 2023, describing the "physical torture." Ruby agreed to serve a prison term and that her sentences would run consecutively, as part of the plea deal. Ruby also testified against Hildebrant, who pleaded guilty. When Was Ruby Sentenced? Ruby was sentenced in February 2024 to four consecutive prison terms, which could range from one to 15 years each. Hildebrant received the same sentencing. While addressing the court before her sentencing, Ruby said her charges are "just." She added, "They offer safety to my family, accountability to the public." Ruby claimed she had been "led to believe" that the world was an "evil place" and thanked officials who rescued her children. Ruby Franke Sentenced to Up to 60 Years in Prison for Child Abuse What Was Hildebrant's Relationship With Ruby? Shari wrote in her January 2025 book that Hildebrant moved into the family's home in 2022, with Kevin moving out shortly after. Shari claimed that the alleged abuse became more psychological - instead of physical - when Hildebrant became a part of the family's life. "I certainly got weird vibes from Jodi and Ruby," Shari told Good Morning America at the time, noting that Ruby was "secretive" about the relationship with Hildebrandt. "I don't think it's normal at all that a therapist would move in to your client's home ... I was moving out to college, I hadn't even left the house yet, and she is in my room and in my bed." In the book, Shari claimed she found messages on Ruby's laptop after their arrest. She wrote, "Ruby, expressing her frustration about having to cater to Jodi's needs for physical affection without getting anything in return." Ruby told Good Morning America that she was "not sure" whether Ruby and Hildebrant's relationship was romantic. (Before her February 2024 sentencing, Ruby said in a statement in court that Hildebrant was "never" her business partner. Ruby claimed Hildebrant was "employed as my son's counselor, in 2019 and in 2020, I paid her to be my mentor.") Did Any of Ruby's Kids Reach Out to Authorities Before Her Arrest? Courtesy of moms_of_truth/Instagram Shari claimed that she contacted authorities about the alleged abuse on multiple occasions. The Utah Division of Child and Family Services declined to comment on Shari's claims in a statement to ABC News. Audio from the call was played during Hulu's Devil in the Family docs-series. "The Utah Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) works with children and families during some of their most vulnerable moments. DCFS respects that each child and family has a right to privacy and remains firm in our commitment to that privacy for the children and families of Utah," the statement read. "DCFS affirms law enforcement reports of our involvement in the Franke case. However, in order to protect the integrity of the necessary working relationships with those we serve, and to respect the privacy of children and families, DCFS will continue its practice and refrain from sharing specific informat