Jodi Hildebrandt

Jodi Hildebrandt is an American former counselor and former YouTuber who was convicted of aggravated child abuse in Utah.

Jodi Hildebrandt is an American former counselor and former YouTuber who was convicted of aggravated child abuse in Utah. She became widely known through her business and personal association with Ruby Franke, and was sentenced in February 2024 to consecutive prison terms totaling four to 30 years.

Background

Jodi Hildebrandt is described in sources as a former counselor and former YouTuber. She operated a counseling and self-improvement business, including work connected to Ruby Franke.

Ruby Franke case

Hildebrandt and Franke were arrested in August 2023 in connection with allegations of child abuse involving Franke's children. Prosecutors said the case involved severe abuse, and Hildebrandt later pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse in December 2023.

Sentencing and incarceration

In February 2024, a Utah judge sentenced Hildebrandt to four consecutive prison terms of one to 15 years each, for a total of four to 30 years. The sentence is the maximum available for the offense under Utah law. She is serving her sentence in Utah State Prison/Utah State Correctional Facility, according to media reports and inmate-record references.

Public attention

The case drew major attention because of Franke's social-media profile and later documentary coverage. It also led to reporting on Hildebrandt's counseling work, license status, and alleged role in the abuse case. The case received widespread media attention in the United States and internationally.