Husband of convicted YouTuber Ruby Franke speaks out

Kevin Franke and Chad Franke speak to TODAY.com about life with Ruby Franke, the disgraced '8 Passengers' YouTuber serving time for child abuse.

February 27, 2025 | VIEW IN BROWSER Parents Husband of YouTuber and convicted child abuser Ruby Franke tells his side of the story: 'A nightmare' Kevin Franke and Chad Franke speak to TODAY.com about life with Ruby Franke, the disgraced '8 Passengers' YouTuber serving time for child abuse. YOUR HEALTHY MEAL PLAN AND SHOPPING LIST ARE READY! Imagine waking up to find all your meals for the week have been planned out — without as much as lifting a finger! That's a reality when you're a member of the Start TODAY app. Our dietitian-designed meal plans take the guesswork out of healthy eating and feature recipes geared toward your personal goals and preferences. From budget-friendly to quick-and-easy to heart-healthy, we have a meal plan for you. And the best part? Each week's meal plan comes with a shopping list so you can simply head out the door and tackle your grocery list in one trip! DOWNLOAD AND SUBSCRIBE Subscription includes a 7-day free trial. After the trial ends, you will be automatically charged $65.99 (plus tax)/year for an annual subscription or $9.99 (plus tax)/month for a monthly subscription until you cancel. Cancel anytime through Apple under Profile Settings. View all terms Jason Kennedy asks for prayers as 2-year-old is in intensive care, leaving doctors 'perplexed' READ MORE She was bullied as a teen — 1 comment from a kind lunch lady 'literally' saved her life READ MORE Congresswoman flew to D.C. with her 4-week-old baby to vote on budget bill READ MORE The hottest baby name trend is using last names as first names READ MORE Are you a 'boy mom' or a mom who happens to have boys? A viral Tiktok video explains the difference READ MORE MAGA influencer says she had Elon Musk's 13th child, petitions court for sole custody READ MORE Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2025 TODAY 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy | Contact