Ruby Franke’s Son Begs for Help After Escaping Jodi Hildebrandt’s Home

Video shows Ruby Franke’s son after he escaped Jodi Hildebrandt’s home on August 30, 2023. The 12-year-old, who was emaciated, broke free from being tied up and rushed to a neighbor’s home while covered in duct tape. The young boy asked Hildebrandt’s neighbors to take him to the nearest police station. Franke and Hildebrandt were arrested later that day. The duo pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse in connection to this incident. Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie breaks down all the evidence from her son’s brave escape.

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[pinkjellybean]

More strangers have cried for these children and worried about their welfare then their own parents

[esinohio]

To that neighbor who was comforting that boy, you are a hero. That was probably the first actual love and comfort that boy has felt in his life.

[lmichalski]

"what's going on son? Have a seat there" this guy is a hero

[distortionpedal]

She need to be locked up for life . People don’t ever really recover from this kind of trauma . I feel so bad for these children .

[judiashley]

Seriously should been charged with attempted murder
That kid had days left

[khaIid]

Seeing how skinny his legs are is very disturbing omg

[earthmoriah]

The dad wants them back, but I don’t trust him either. The man left his kids completely for a year just because that Jodi woman told him to. What kind of father just goes no contact with their own children just bc some questionable therapist tells you to. And those women better not get early release. They almost killed those kids.

[daltonzoletta]

My only question:
How many people watched her brag about withholding food from her starving children on her Youtube channel and didn't report her for child abuse? Actually shameful.

[TN-ezlz]

He doesn't ask for "help". He asks for two "favors" and then reduces it to just one "favor". "Favor" instead of "help" shows he's aware he's asking for something without being able to offer anything in return. He's been taught not to expect anything without it being transactional. How very sad. This breaks my heart.

[post_human_luden]

you know it's bad when the ems staff are crying and the police officer keeps his shades on to hide the fact he is as well

[jacksonsmackson]

“Like he’s too weak for a loud knock”
I agree but I also feel like he’s been so abused he’s terrified of “bothering” another adult and making them angry

[cassieh]

Seeing how much luxury Ruby and Jodi are living in, while denying these children basic necessities, makes me want to vomit. Just disgusting.

[cc-terfay]

The fact they could SMELL the FLESH is horrifying….the amount of pain those children must’ve been in is indescribable

[joyanna]

The woman asking if he has any allergies to nuts broke me. With that one scentence she showed more love and care for that boy than his mom ever did.

[fruitrollup]

This is probably the first time he's been treated like an actual child in months 😢.

[TobyDK]

How does this level of cruelty give only 15 years in prison? It just doesn't seem right.

[baileysmith]

The man who opened his door also opened his heart - and he LISTENED to that 12 year old boy!!!! The neighbor and his wife are angels 🥺

[LucaSitan]

Both of them would have continued the abuse until one or both children had died from it. Just beyond evil. That little boy is a hero.

[WMeier-kdhz]

For this little boy, to go out and trust a stranger after the cruelties done to him by his mother and traitorous behavior of his father is so brave . May he find peace

[b-dub]

His wounds were worse than what the medic explained - the area where the handcuffs were shackled cut into his skin & muscle nearly down to the bone. They were so deep!! It’s so sad! These women are evil! To make things worse, they both felt justified in their actions & thought they did nothing wrong after their arrest & being in jail for awhile. Ruby never once expressed guilt or remorse for her abuse or love for her kids in her journal throughout their abuse. It was all evil torture. 20/20 did an excellent story on this case on Friday & shows how this situation was much worse than we thought.