YouTube sensation Ruby Franke and business partner Jodi Hildebrandt faced the consequences of their actions, pleading guilty to aggravated child abuse in December.

In a startling admission, Franke and Hildebrandt acknowledge their roles in inflicting severe physical injuries on Franke's children during a harrowing period from May to August 2023.

The nightmare comes to light when Franke's 12-year-old son manages to escape from Hildebrandt's house, where he had been subjected to unimaginable abuse

The plea agreement recounts a distressing narrative of Franke's son enduring physical torture, forced labor without shoes in the scorching summer heat

In court, Jodi Hildebrandt delivers a statement expressing love for the children and a desire for their emotional healing.

Franke's son endures regular bindings, often using handcuffs and ropes that cause severe injuries to his wrists and ankles

The plea agreement reveals a disturbing tactic employed by Franke and another adult to convince the boy that he is "evil and possessed."

The horror extends beyond a single child, with another victim facing similar treatment and forced labor.

In a statement released in December, Franke's attorneys express her desire to take responsibility for the harm caused.

As the story unfolds, Franke's sentencing and the role of the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole become pivotal.