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TikTok Star Murder Trial
Prosecutors wanted the jury to hear from close friends and relatives of the Abulabans. On the stand was Ali's cousin who was communicating with him at the time of the murders. Jurors learned more about what may have motivated this TikTok star to plot and carry out the murders of his wife and her friend. According to his cousin, Ali got jealous that his wife was hanging out with another man after they separated. This was after Ali himself had sex with another woman in the couple's apartment.
S1, EP26 "Theatrical Police Interview"
Ali Abulaban's lawyers had questions for the Detective-Sergeant who interviewed the defendant after his arrest. Police concluded that the long-standing abuse of his wife, Ana, ultimately led to her Murder along with that of her friend, Rayburn Barron. Narcissistic, impulsive, and theatrical. This was the demeanor of Ali Abulaban during his first interview with police, according to Detective Robert Hopper.
S1, EP27 "Double Homicide Explained"
Jurors heard the perspective of police on what happened to the defendant's wife Ana, and her friend, Rayburn Barron. According to this Detective Robert Hopper, Jealousy and anger had been on Ali Abulaban's mind before he committed these murders. But, according to Hopper, there was no suspicion of a psychological issue or a mental health disorder.
S1, EP28 "The Murder Weapon"
The jury learned more about the gun used in the shooting deaths of his wife, Ana, and her friend, Rayburn Barron. They were shot at close range in her apartment. At the time of the fatal shootings, the defendant claimed he had a license to carry a Glock pistol. This would be the game used to Murder his wife and her friend in their apartment. On the stand was the firearm expert who examined the Glock 19 semi-automatic gun and ran some test-fires.
S1, EP29 "The Medical Examiner"
The medical examiner who performed the autopsies on both Ana Abulaban and Rayburn Barron testified. Jurors saw Graphic photos from the examination as they learned more about the Gun Shot wounds. According to the medical examiner, both victims were shot at close range with the shooter being a few inches from their heads. Jurors would have to weigh those details when deciding whether Ali Abulaban shot them in a heat of Passion or as a murder plot carried out.
