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Dark Truth Behind Netflix’s ‘Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story'

2026-01-03 Entertainment
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The arrests of Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt shocked the country and exposed a case of extreme child abuse hidden behind parenting advice and counseling. Now, a new Netflix documentary, Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story, shifts the focus squarely onto Hildebrandt — examining how prosecutors say she gained influence, isolated Franke, and helped create the conditions that led to abuse inside her home. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the new series and the lasting fallout of this case with Stephanie Collins, a former client of Hildebrandt who says she was directly subjected to Hildebrandt’s counseling methods and manipulation. Stay Informed, Stay Safe – Check Public Records with TruthFinder now at https://www.truthfinder.com/lcsidebar Become a Law&Crime YouTube Member for Exclusive Perks: https://bit.ly/LCMembersOnly Subscribe to Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/LawAndCrimeNetwork Become a Sponsor of Law&Crime's Leading Shows: https://lawandcrime.com/sales/ Listen to Law&Crime's Sidebar Podcast on Apple & Spotify: Apple: https://apple.co/3wMgRgB Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3wITe7b Host: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: Head of Social Media and YouTube Operations - Vanessa Bein Head of Sales - Sam Goldberg Senior Producer - Savannah Williamson Senior Producer - Juliana Battaglia Technical Producer - Nick McGeough Video Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O’Shea, Jay Cruz Guest Booking - Diane Kaye & Alyssa Fisher #RubyFranke #JodiHildebrandt #LawAndCrime STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo Submit Tips to Law&Crime: [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] For Licensing Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime LAW&CRIME NETWORK PODCASTS: https://lawandcrime.com/podcasts/ SUBSCRIBE TO ALL OF LAW&CRIME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrime/ BodyCam: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandcrimebodycam Trials: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandcrimetrials Investigates: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrimeInvestigates Scandal: https://www.youtube.com/@scandalousnews

Top Comments (10)

@HiTopanga 2026-01-04

Ruby AND Kevin were abusive long before Jodi got there.

698 42 replies
@Milaperadotti 2026-01-03

No one could manipulate me to do that to my child or any other child.

643 40 replies
@cherylsabol387 2026-01-04

Can you imagine the bravery of that poor boy to sneak out and get help?

493 13 replies
@crystalleslie6509 2026-01-04

The mother is 100% responsible also.

488 13 replies
@monkhasheart 2026-01-04

The "church" gave Jodi the power and ability to harm so many. They paid for her insane theories. The "church" hasn't been held accountable.

407 24 replies
@MotherOfTerriers 2026-01-04

Each of them was abusive on their own, but together they were far worse - the gasoline to each other's fire.

180 7 replies
@Mrs.HashManDingo 2026-01-03

Child abusers are horrible and glad they're in prison 🤬😤

170 1 replies
@nightshadewinter6915 2026-01-05

Ruby was already a nasty person before Jodi even got there

150 5 replies
@illbuyourniknak 2026-01-04

Creators on YouTube had been pointing out red flags with Ruby long before Jodi came into the picture. I’m not exonerating Jodi in any way, but let’s not pretend that Ruby is innocent and doesn’t deserve to be exactly where she is right now.

134 6 replies
@LawAndCrime 2026-01-02

Stay Informed, Stay Safe – Check Public Records with TruthFinder now at https://www.truthfinder.com/lcsidebar

23 2 replies

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