Ruby Franke’s 12-year-old son told police his mom’s business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, had tied him down with rope before he escaped Hildebrandt’s home and asked a neighbor for food and water, according to newly released search warrant records.
Ruby Franke, left, and Jodi Hildebrandt make an appearance in 5th District Court in St. George on Friday, Sept. 8., 2023. The two women face six felony counts each of aggravated child abuse., had tied him down with rope before he escaped Hildebrandt’s home Aug. 30 and asked a neighbor for food and water, according to newly released police search warrant records.
Officers then responded to Hildebrandt’s home, where they performed a “sweep” to see if anyone inside needed emergency medical attention. There, they found Ruby Franke’s 10-year-old daughter, the records indicate, noting that the child was “reluctant to speak to officers.” Police also identified what appeared to be a safe room in the basement, which was locked, the records state.
Officers also executed a search warrant for electronic devices that may have been used to record abuse, or injuries sustained from abuse, according to police documents. Hildebrandt has been a licensed clinical mental health counselor in Utah since 2005. On Tuesday, she agreed toas the child abuse case is adjudicated, meaning she cannot practice in any way, even if she is released from jail. Hildebrandt and Franke are currently being held without bail in Washington County.
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