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EPISODE · Apr 11, 2026 · 47 MIN

KILLER THRILLER DOCU: How Utah Influencer Ruby Franke and Therapist Jodi Hildebrandt Used Faith to Justify Child Abuse

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A child escapes a home emaciated with duct tape around his ankles and wrists, desperate for help. In this episode, therapist Natasha Helfer unpacks the disturbing case behind The Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story and how a trusted parenting influencer like Ruby Franke became involved. We explore how religious authority, unchecked influence, and social media power may have enabled the abuse and whether those responsible truly believed they were justified. This chilling conversation will leave you questioning how something so extreme could happen in plain sight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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