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Chad Franke Reveals Troubling Diary After Mother's Arrest

1/24/2026

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Chad Franke, the son of convicted YouTube blogger Ruby Franke, shares TikTok videos reading his 2023 diary entries.
He describes feeling "brainwashed" and reflects on that period.
The entries recount daily activities like church visits and cooking, and address struggles with lust.
Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were arrested in August 2023 for child abuse.
In February 2024, they received prison sentences of 30 to 60 years.

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Story summary

Chad Franke, the son of convicted YouTube blogger Ruby Franke, shares TikTok videos reading his 2023 diary entries.
He describes feeling "brainwashed" and reflects on that period.
The entries recount daily activities like church visits and cooking, and address struggles with lust.
Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were arrested in August 2023 for child abuse.
In February 2024, they received prison sentences of 30 to 60 years.