Ali Nasser Abulaban, known as "JinnKid", was a popular TikTok star from San Diego, California, famous for his comedic skits and impressions. He was married to Ana Abulaban, and they had a young daughter. Their relationship was tumultuous, with allegations of domestic violence and infidelity, leading Ana to file for divorce.
On October 21, 2021, Ali shot and killed his estranged wife, Ana, and her friend, Rayburn Cardenas Barron, in their apartment. He had been stalking Ana and suspected her of having an affair. Ali installed a listening device on his daughter's iPad to spy on Ana and, upon hearing her with Rayburn, went to the apartment and committed the murders. He later confessed to his mother and sent her a photograph of the victims' bodies.
Ali was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and was found guilty in May 2024. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The case received extensive media coverage, including documentaries and TV programs that explored the events and Ali's life.
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Ali Nasser Abulaban, also known by his social media handle "JinnKid", is a former TikTok star from San Diego, California. He gained popularity for his comedic skits and impressions, amassing nearly one million followers on TikTok. However, his life took a tragic turn in October 2021 when he was involved in a double homicide.
Background and Personal Life
Ali Abulaban was married to Ana Abulaban, and they had a young daughter together. Ali and his wife, Ana, met while both were serving in the Air Force in Okinawa, Japan. However, Ali was discharged from the Air Force after allegedly assaulting a friend of Ana's. The couple's relationship was reportedly tumultuous, with allegations of domestic violence and infidelity. Ana had filed for divorce and was living separately from Ali at the time of the incident.
"JinnKid" was quite active on social media, especially on TikTok and YouTube, where his humorous skits and impersonations helped him amass a sizable fan base. His humorous sketches and impressions of Al Pacino's Scarface character were posted on TikTok. His wife Ana would occasionally appear in his comedic sketches, impersonations, and vlogs on his YouTube channel. Along with posting personal updates and video snippets, Ali was active on Instagram. His mental health suffered greatly as a result of the attention and notoriety he garnered on social media, which fueled his violent conduct and ultimately precipitated the terrible events.
The Incident
On October 21, 2021, Ali Abulaban shot and killed his estranged wife, Ana Abulaban, and her friend, Rayburn Cardenas Barron, in their apartment in San Diego. According to prosecutors, Ali had been stalking Ana and suspected her of having an affair. He installed a listening device on his daughter's iPad to spy on Ana.
On the day of the murders, Ali allegedly heard Ana and Rayburn talking through the listening device. He then went to the apartment and shot Rayburn three times before shooting Ana in the head. After the shootings, Ali called his mother and confessed to the killings, even sending her a photograph of the victims' bodies.
Legal Proceedings
Ali Abulaban was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, using a firearm, and a special circumstance charge for killing multiple people. During the trial, he confessed to the murders, citing jealousy and rage as his motives. The jury found him guilty of all charges in May 2024.
Ali Nasser Abulaban was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The court found him guilty of two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances for committing multiple murders. This means he will serve two consecutive 25-year to life sentences for the murders of his estranged wife, Ana Abulaban, and her friend, Rayburn Cardenas Barron.
The Peacock documentary "TikTok Star Murders" and Court TV's coverage of Ali Nasser Abulaban's trial are only two examples of the TV and YouTube programs that have covered his case. Court TV dissected and analyzed his testimony as well as the case in great detail. The YouTube series Beyond Evil explores Ali's life, her relationship with Ana, and the circumstances behind the killings. In a conversation with a family member, CBS 8 San Diego revealed firsthand details of Ali's actions and the effects of his marriage disintegrating. In an exclusive interview, Ali Abulaban discussed the circumstances leading up to the murders from his point of view on FOX 5 San Diego. With a variety of viewpoints and in-depth explanations of the events, these programs and films provide a thorough examination of the case.
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