Ruby Franke’s ex-husband, Kevin Franke, announced his engagement to fiancée Becca Bevan six months after the former couple finalized their divorce.
Kevin, 46, took to Facebook on Tuesday, October 7, to share photos of himself and Bevan from their engagement photoshoot. “A lot has transpired since I’ve been on Facebook several months ago. I am thrilled to announce my engagement to a wonderful and amazing woman, Becca Bevan,” he wrote.
He then revealed that they’re wasting no time and plan to tie the knot next month. “We are planning a simple wedding November 14 here in Springville, [Utah], with family,” he shared. “I just wanted to share my happy news with all of you, my friends.”
Kevin – who shares six kids with Ruby – went on to reflect on finding love again after his ex-wife was arrested in August 2023.
“Redemption is a real thing,” Kevin said. “There were moments during the past three years when I didn’t think I would ever feel happiness or the warm embrace of a loving partner again. I’m so grateful for grace, resilience, a loving God who gives me hope, and family and friends that buoyed me when I couldn’t stand on my own.”
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He concluded the post by writing, “Here’s to new beginnings and fresh starts!”
Kevin and Ruby, 43, separated in September 2022, and he filed for divorce in November 2023. The divorce was finalized in March 2025, and Kevin was awarded full custody of their four minor children as Ruby remained behind bars, according to People.
Ruby is currently in prison in Utah after she pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse, according to the Washington County of Utah website. She was eventually sentenced to serve between four and 60 years in prison during a February 2024 hearing.
The mother of six rose to fame as a vlogger, running her YouTube channel, 8 Passengers, which documented the daily life of her family. Both Ruby and the channel eventually came under fire when her strict parenting choices were highlighted in the videos.
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The Santa Clara-Ivins Public Safety Department announced in August 2023 that Ruby and her ex-business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, were arrested after police were notified that a juvenile — who had “open wounds and duct tape around the extremities” — went to a neighbor’s house seeking help.
A subsequent search was conducted in the Franke home, and officers found “another juvenile in a similar physical condition of malnourishment.”
