The Case of Ana Abulaban

In this episode of Lagim: A Filipino True Crime Podcast, we examine the harrowing case of Ana Abulaban, a Filipina mother whose life was cut short in a brutal double murder in San Diego. Her husband, Ali Abulaban—known online as TikTok personality “JinnKid”—was charged with her killing, along with the murder of a male friend she was with.

We explore Ana’s background, her efforts to escape an increasingly toxic and abusive marriage, and how social media fame often hides the darker realities behind closed doors. This case sheds light on domestic violence, coercive control, and the tragic consequences of untreated emotional instability.

Tune in for a deep dive into a case that gripped both the Filipino-American and true crime communities.

There is help. If you are in the Philippines, please contact:

Women's Care Center, Inc. 0917 825 032 / 0920 9677 852 / landline: 8514 4104/ email: [e-mail].

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National Domestic Violence Hotline - tel:[phone]

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