In August 2023, the arrest of well-known vlogger Ruby Franke on charges of child abuse rapidly became a major news sensation across the United States. The Franke family’s YouTube channel, which once portrayed an idyllic and joyful family life, had amassed nearly 3 million followers at its height. However, as underlying issues started to surface, the family sought advice from counselor Jodi Hildebrandt, only to quickly find themselves ensnared in a harrowing situation.