Ruby Franke’s daughter Shari Franke is speaking out about the upcoming Lifetime movie based on the tragic events surrounding her family.
Shari — the oldest daughter of convicted abuser Ruby, 42 — shared a post on her Instagram Stories on Friday, October 4, in which she reacted to watching the trailer for Mormon Mom Gone Wrong: The Story of Ruby Frankewhich follows her mother’s arrest and conviction in 2023.
“I suddenly saw the trailer in class and had an anxiety attack,” Shari wrote. She then asserted, “None of us have been contacted about the film. None of the proceeds go to the children,” referring to herself and her five siblings.
“This movie is trash and it’s only hurting my brothers and sisters more,” Shari continued before pleading with her followers, “Please don’t support this movie.”
Lifetime did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
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Vlogger Ruby Franke’s daughter reacts after mom’s arrest — ‘finally’ — and wants to document alleged abuse
IN Mormon Mom Gone Wrong: The Story of Ruby FrankeEmilie Ullerup plays the once-popular family vlogger Ruby, while Heather Locklear portrays her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt.
Ruby and Hildebrandt were charged with child abuse in September 2023, after Ruby’s then 12-year-old son, Russell, escaped “skinny” from Hildebrandt’s Utah home with visible wounds and duct tape marks on his wrists and ankles. He then asked the neighbor to “drive me to the nearest police station,” according to Ringo’s dashcam footage.
Eve, Ruby’s then 9-year-old daughter, was also found in a “similar physical state of malnutrition” at Hildebrandt’s home.
Ruby pleaded guilty to four counts of child abuse in December 2023.
On February 20, Ruby and Hildebrandt were sentenced to four to 60 years in prison after four convictions for aggravated child abuse.
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Heather Locker stars as Jodi Hildebrandt in the true crime film ‘Mormon Mom Gone Wrong: The Ruby Franke Story’.
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After her mother’s arrest in September 2023, Shari, who is estranged from her parents, wrote on Instagram: “Today was a big day. My family and I are glad that justice has been served. We’ve been trying to tell the police and CPS about this for years, and we’re so glad they’ve finally decided to act.”
Then, in a post shared a month later, Shari wrote that “there aren’t even words to describe how upside down my life has become.”
“I cried, had an endless number of panic attacks, drank too much ice cream, and yet life goes on. Therapy literally saved me, but so did God,” she continued. “My life somehow becomes more beautiful and fulfilling, despite all the terrible things that happen.”
“I’ve tried to live my life to the fullest the last few weeks, even though all I want to do is hide in my apartment (I have my days). Tomorrow is another big court day and I would appreciate your prayers and thoughts for my family and me.” Shari added.
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Mormon Mom Gone Wrong: The Story of Ruby Franke premieres Saturday, October 26 at 8:00 PM EST on Lifetime.
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