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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Tune in for a deep dive into a case that gripped both the Filipino-American and true crime communities.<br /><br /><b>There is help. If you are in the Philippines, please contact:</b><br /><br />Women's Care Center, Inc. 0917 825 032 / 0920 9677 852 / landline: 8514 4104/ email: wcc.inc.ph@gmail.com.<br /><br /><b>If you are in the US, please contact:</b><br /><br />National Domestic Violence Hotline - tel:1.800.799.7233<br /><br /><b>If you are in Canada, please check <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/gender-based-violence/get-help-now.html#PTCrisisLines" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">this link</a>.</b><br /><b>Support me through gifts and donations at <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juzewoba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BuyMeCoffee</a>.<br /><br /></b><b>To never miss any Lagim update, please <a href="https://mailchi.mp/eb04c282e27f/sign-up-for-the-lagim-podcast-newsletter" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sign up to my newsletter</a>.<br /><br />LAGIM is on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lagimpodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TikTok</a>, so make sure to check me out:<br /></b><b><br /></b><b>Subscribe to <a href="https://bit.ly/3rFdWCg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LAGIM's YouTube channel</a>:<br /><br />Follow, rate and review LAGIM on <a href="https://apple.co/3r3XjzT" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a>:</b><br /><b></b><br />Sources are <a href="https://lagimpodcast.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-case-of-ana-abulaban.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.<br /><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lagim-a-filipino-true-crime--5701073/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lagim-a-filipino-true-crime--5701073/support</a>.

LAGIM: A Filipino True Crime

LAGIM Podcast

The Case of Ana Abulaban

MAY 15, 202564 MIN
LAGIM: A Filipino True Crime

The Case of Ana Abulaban

MAY 15, 202564 MIN

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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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Tune in for a deep dive into a case that gripped both the Filipino-American and true crime communities.<br /><br /><b>There is help. If you are in the Philippines, please contact:</b><br /><br />Women's Care Center, Inc. 0917 825 032 / 0920 9677 852 / landline: 8514 4104/ email: [email protected].<br /><br /><b>If you are in the US, please contact:</b><br /><br />National Domestic Violence Hotline - tel:1.800.799.7233<br /><br /><b>If you are in Canada, please check <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/gender-based-violence/get-help-now.html#PTCrisisLines" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">this link</a>.</b><br /><b>Support me through gifts and donations at <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juzewoba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BuyMeCoffee</a>.<br /><br /></b><b>To never miss any Lagim update, please <a href="https://mailchi.mp/eb04c282e27f/sign-up-for-the-lagim-podcast-newsletter" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sign up to my newsletter</a>.<br /><br />LAGIM is on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lagimpodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TikTok</a>, so make sure to check me out:<br /></b><b><br /></b><b>Subscribe to <a href="https://bit.ly/3rFdWCg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LAGIM's YouTube channel</a>:<br /><br />Follow, rate and review LAGIM on <a href="https://apple.co/3r3XjzT" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a>:</b><br /><b></b><br />Sources are <a href="https://lagimpodcast.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-case-of-ana-abulaban.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.<br /><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lagim-a-filipino-true-crime--5701073/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lagim-a-filipino-true-crime--5701073/support</a>.