Cosmopolitan examines the current status of Ruby Franke, the disgraced YouTube mother convicted of child abuse, and provides updates on her children's welfare. The article reviews the timeline of Franke's arrest, conviction, and sentencing for abusing her children alongside business partner Jodi Hildebrandt. Franke, who ran the family vlog "8 Passengers," is currently serving prison time in Utah while her children remain in protective care.