Peacock’s TikTok Star Murders documentary takes a deep dive into the murders of Ana Abulaban and Rayburn Barron, committed by social media star Ali Abulaban. The documentary, airing on June 25, 2024, sheds light on aspects of the former TikTok personality’s life that weren’t shared publicly with his thousands of followers.
The documentary includes new interviews with friends and family members of Ali and Ana Abulaban. It also features never-before-aired cellphone footage and audio.
“Ali and Ana Abulaban have it all – great jobs, a beautiful young daughter, and the promise of stardom. A TikTok creator who gained popularity under the username JinnKid in late 2019, Ali is known for his viral Skyrim and Scarface comedic impressions, often featuring his beautiful wife, Ana. To his fans, Ali is talented, funny, charismatic, and has a picture-perfect relationship with the modelesque Ana. They seemingly have it all, but not everything online is as it seems. Under the surface is a relationship falling apart, full of domestic violence, and Ali is filming it – disturbing never-before-seen footage of private fights from his cell phone,” reads Peacock’s synopsis. “Narcissism, addiction, and crippling jealousy all play a role in Ali’s desire for control and fame, while Ana seeks independence and a happy life for her and her daughter.
The relationship disintegrates, and in October of 2021, the abuse takes a deadly turn that leaves two people dead, and another facing a lifetime behind bars.”
George Plamondon, Zak Weisfeld, Libby Richman, Elizabeth Fisher, and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson executive produce. The documentary is produced by Lusid Media and G-Unit Films & Television, Inc.
On May 29, 2024, a San Diego jury found the former TikTok star guilty of two counts of 1st-degree murder. Ali is facing a possible life sentence, with the court scheduled to announce his sentencing on June 28th.
