Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story
Jodi Hildebrandt ran a therapy practice in Utah, presenting herself as a wellness expert and trusted confidante to vulnerable families. In 2023, her arrest alongside parenting influencer Ruby Franke revealed a relationship built on manipulation and complicity in child abuse. Skye Borgman reconstructs the case through interviews and evidence, tracing how Hildebrandt's influence deepened Franke's descent into harm.
Jodi Hildebrandtas Self (archive footage)
Ruby Frankeas Self - Jodi's Friend & Business Partner (archive footage)
Jessica Bateas Self - Santa Clara-Ivins PD
Eric Clarkeas Self - Washington County Attorney
Ethan Preteas Self - Jodi's Former Client
Valerie Jacksonas Self - Jodi's Former Client
Natasha Helferas Self - Licensed Therapist
Laura Howells Leavittas Self - Jodi's Mission Companion
Kathy Kinghornas Self - Clinical Social Worker
Christi Juddas Self - Jodi's Former Neighbor
James E. Faustas Self - LSD Church Leader (archive footage)
Chad Frankeas Self - Ruby & Kevin's Eldest Son (archive footage)
Kevin Frankeas Self - Ruby's Husband (archive footage)
Shari Frankeas Self - Ruby & Kevin's Eldest Daughter (archive footage)
Jessi Hildebrandtas Self - Jodi's Family Member (archive footage)
Dallin H. Oaksas Self - LSD Church Leader (archive footage)
John J. Waltonas Self - Judge, Utah's Fifth Judicial District Court (archive footage)