Ruby Franke, the once-popular host of the now-defunct YouTube channel "8 Passengers," faces jail time after pleading guilty Monday to four felony counts of second-degree aggravated child abuse.

The 41-year-old Utah mother of six was charged in September with six counts of felony child abuse over allegations that she starved, abused and tried to convince her children they needed to be punished to repent for being "evil and possessed," CBS News reported.

Franke appeared in a Utah court Monday to accept a plea deal that reduced the charges from six to four counts, as seen in a video from Monday's court proceedings uploaded on YouTube by Fox 13 News Utah.

Franke's sentencing is scheduled for 2024, and she will remain incarcerated until then.

The disgraced YouTuber agreed to serve time in jail, according to the outlet. The sentencing will be left up to the judge.

The maximum penalty for each count is 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

The disturbing case came to light in August when Franke's 12-year-old son allegedly escaped from her podcasting partner Jodi Hildebrandt's home and went to a neighbor to ask for food and water, according to police.

A neighbor told police that the child looked "emaciated" and was covered in wounds, ABC News reported at the time. The boy also had "deep lacerations from being tied up with rope," court documents obtained by the outlet said.

Another child was later found in a similarly dire condition at Hildebrandt's residence.

The discovery led to Franke and Hildebrandt's arrest and charges.

In the video from the court proceedings, Franke expressed remorse for her actions, stating, "With my deepest regret and sorrow for my family and my children, guilty."

"We are pleased that Ms. Franke has accepted responsibility for her criminal actions, and that justice is being served to the extent possible in this type of situation," said Eric Clarke, the Washington County, Utah, attorney, in a statement.

The case has not only resulted in legal consequences but has also upended Franke's professional life.

The "8 Passengers" YouTube channel, known for portraying the Franke family's strict parenting style, was removed by YouTube following her arrest.

In a Friday statement, obtained by People, Franke's legal team had indicated her intention to plead guilty, claiming that she was influenced by Hildebrandt and led astray.

The statement described Franke as a "devoted mother" who allegedly fell victim to Hildebrandt's manipulation, leading to a "distorted sense of morality."

Franke's attorneys claimed that she was committed to taking responsibility for her actions.

The statement also acknowledged that Franke's husband, Kevin Franke, had filed for divorce, and that she "offered her full cooperation" to help reunite the children with their father.