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In Episode 13 of T&E with the Tea, we begin Part 1 of a chilling deep dive into the disturbing story behind Ruby Franke and her once-beloved family vlog channel, 8 Passengers. What started as wholesome family content turned into a twisted tale of control, abuse, and secrecy.

In this episode, we unpack:
📹 Ruby Franke’s rise to YouTube fame as a parenting influencer
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The dynamics between Ruby, Kevin, and their children — Shari & Chad
⚠️ The red flags in their strict parenting and “discipline” methods
💔 The early warning signs before it all spiraled out of control

Tere spills the background tea while Edwin reacts in real-time. It’s a shocking reminder that not everything posted online is as perfect as it seems.

🎧 Listen to Part 1 now on your favorite platform:
🔊 Spotify
🍎 Apple Podcasts
🛒 Amazon Music

📲 Follow us on Instagram: @tandewiththetea

📚 Resources Used:

• 📖 The House of My Mother by Shari Franke
  Amazon
  Simon & Schuster
• 📺 Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke – Hulu Docuseries
  Watch on Hulu
• 📰 News Articles:
  • BBC News
  • CBS News
  • AP News
• 🎥 YouTube Content:
  • Kevin Franke's Interview
  • 8 Passengers Playlist
• 🧠 Parenting & Abuse Awareness Resources:
  • Prevent Child Abuse America
  • CDC Child Abuse Prevention
  • Child Abuse Prevention Center

📞 Need Help or Know Someone Who Does?
You are not alone. Here are trusted hotlines and organizations that can help:

💔 Child Abuse or Neglect:
• Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) | childhelp.org

🧠 Mental Health & Suicide Prevention:
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988 | 988lifeline.org
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 | crisistextline.org

💔 Domestic Violence:
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | thehotline.org
• Text "START" to 88788

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In Episode 12 of T&E with the Tea, we continue with Part 2 of Gabby Petito’s heartbreaking case. As the van life journey ended in silence, the world watched in shock — and heartbreak — as the search for Gabby unfolded and the truth unraveled.

In this episode, we dive into:
📞 The 911 call that raised red flags
🏔️ The discovery that shook the nation
🕵️‍♀️ The internet’s role in solving the case
🧾 Brian’s note, his disappearance, and the letter from his mom

Tere breaks down the facts while Edwin reacts in real-time. This episode is a tribute to Gabby, a deeper look at justice, and a continued reminder to believe the signs and listen to your gut.

🎧 Part 2 on audio – Listen on all platforms
📲 Follow us on Instagram: @tandewiththetea

📚 Resources Used:
• Netflix Documentary: The Murder of Gabby Petito: Truth, Lies and Social Media
• Gabby Petito Foundation – Gabby’s Story
• CNN Article on Brian Laundrie’s Mother’s Letter
• SoapCentral Recap
• Netflix Tudum Timeline
• YouTube – Full Timeline
• YouTube – Case Breakdown 1
• YouTube – Case Breakdown 2

💗 Gabby Petito Foundation:
• gabbypetitofoundation.org

📞 Need Help or Know Someone Who Does?
You are not alone. Here are trusted hotlines and organizations that can help:

💔 Domestic Violence:
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or thehotline.org
• Text "START" to 88788

🧠 Mental Health & Suicide Prevention:
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 or visit crisistextline.org

👥 Sexual Assault:
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or rainn.org

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In Episode 11 of T&E with the Tea, we begin Part 1 of the heartbreaking case of Gabby Petito. Before the headlines and hashtags, there was a love story, a van, and a dream to explore the world together. But behind the filtered Instagram posts was a darker reality.

In this episode, we dive into:
🚐 Gabby and Brian’s relationship history
📸 Their viral van life journey across the U.S.
🚓 The disturbing police bodycam footage and Utah traffic stop
😶 The red flags that were overlooked

This is more than a true crime case — it’s a sobering reminder of how much can be hidden behind a smile.

🎧 Part 1 is out on audio — Listen on Spotify, Apple & more
📲 Follow us on Instagram: @tandewiththetea

📚 Resources Used:
• Netflix Documentary: The Murder of Gabby Petito: Truth, Lies and Social Media
• Gabby Petito Foundation – Gabby’s Story
• CNN Article on Brian Laundrie’s mother’s letter
• SoapCentral Recap
• Netflix Tudum Timeline
• YouTube – Full Timeline
• YouTube – Case Breakdown 1
• YouTube – Case Breakdown 2

📞 Need Help or Know Someone Who Does?
You are not alone. Here are trusted hotlines and organizations that can help:

💗 Gabby Petito Foundation:
• gabbypetitofoundation.org

💔 Domestic Violence:
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or thehotline.org
• Text "START" to 88788

🧠 Mental Health & Suicide Prevention:
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 or visit crisistextline.org

#TEwiththeTea #GabbyPetito #TrueCrimePodcast #VanLifeGoneWrong #JusticeForGabby #RelationshipRedFlags #PodcastReel

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