TikTok star Ali Abulaban is on trial for the murder of his estranged wife, Ana Abulaban, and her friend, Rayburn Cardenas Barron. Abulaban detailed how he "snapped" and shot them after secretly setting up a recording device in their apartment, suspecting Ana of infidelity.

In court, Abulaban, who gained fame for his comedy skits and Scarface impressions, explained that he had been staying at a hotel while giving Ana "space." However, prosecutors argue that Ana had kicked him out after learning about his infidelity. The couple shared a daughter.

On the day of the murders, Abulaban sent groceries and roses to Ana, but felt her response was dismissive. High on cocaine, he went to their apartment, saw the roses crushed, and began recording audio, believing Ana might blackmail him. Hearing a man’s voice and Ana’s laughter on the recording, he rushed to the apartment, fearing she was with another man.

Upon arrival, he saw Ana and Barron on the couch. Feeling betrayed, he claims he "snapped" and shot them, describing it as an out-of-body experience. After the shooting, he questioned the reality of his actions, took a photo of the bodies, and called his parents and 911.

Abulaban faces two counts of first-degree murder but pleads not guilty, with his defense arguing he was mentally unstable at the time. The trial is ongoing.