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Ruby Franke & Jodi Hildebrandt case: Alleged desert abandonment, trauma, jail time | Backscroll
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18:14Now PlayingThis Backscroll episode covers the latest developments in the Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt case, including allegations that the two planned to abandon children in the Utah desert. NewsNation gathers statements from Franke in jail, insights from her daughter on enduring trauma from YouTube fame, and new details revealed by a documentary about the case.
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