8 Passengers' Ruby Franke Pleads Guilty w/ Lauren Matthias of Hidden True Crime Ep. 1844

We discuss Ruby Franke's recent guilty plea for abusing her children and read excerpts from the plea deal, which contains disturbing details of kicking, choking, and even holding them underwater. Franke admits her actions were "morally and legally wrong."

The hosts analyze how Franke justified the @buse by claiming God wanted her to discipline her son. They discuss how some Mormon teachings can distort views on "morality" and discipline.

The hosts argue the Mormon church needs to take some responsibility by re-examining certain teachings that may enable abuse by followers. They believe the church can help prevent similar tragedies through reforms and speaking out against domestic violence.

Episode Show Notes: https://www.mormonstories.org/portfol...

Chapters

00:00:00 Beginning
00:01:05 Summary of this story
00:03:57 Reading the plea deal
00:07:50 Using the word “distorted”
00:10:25 “Morality” in a Mormon context
00:14:30 Clip of Ruby Franke pleading guilty
00:16:50 Clip continued - part 2
00:21:57 Clip continued - part 3
00:23:55 Clip continued - part 4
00:27:30 The plea itself
00:32:55 The harm inflicted on RF
00:41:35 Clip from Jessi Hildebrandt's episode
00:46:05 The church needs to take some responsibility here
00:47:43 Clip of Adam Paul Steed
00:50:20 Specifics of abuse (kicking him, choking him, holding him in water)
00:51:44 Count Two
00:53:40 Count Three with EF age 10
00:57:10 Ruby singing the plea deal
01:00:40 Similarities in all of these cases
01:06:35 Comparing Lori Vallow and Ruby Franke
01:19:10 This problem can be helped by the Church
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