On August 30, 2023, Hildebrandt was arrested at her home in Ivins, Utah, after Ruby Franke’s 12-year-old son escaped through a window and ran to a neighbor for help. This gripping documentary unpacks the layers of manipulation, power, and control behind the case of Hildebrandt, revealing how as a so-called “trusted” mentor she weaponized her influence and left lasting devastation.
In a measured, unflinching examination, renowned true crime director Skye Borgman (Abducted in Plain Sight, My Father, The BTK Killer, Unknown Number: The Highschool Catfish) turns the lens toward Jodi Hildebrandt to take an in-depth look at the reach of her influence. Through firsthand accounts, the documentary traces how a web of psychological dominance and authority shattered lives.
First Look: 'Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story'
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- By Rick Ellis

