Ali Abulaban was a popular TikToker whose charismatic digital persona masked a disturbing history of domestic control and surveillance. After his estranged wife Ana sought to start a new life, the internal tension between his viral fame and private possessiveness reached a tragic breaking point. The reality of the situation came to light when Ali utilized a hidden listening device to track Ana’s whereabouts before confronting her at a San Diego high-rise. Get the full story on this episode of Crimes of Passion, hosted by Law&Crime's Sierra Gillespie.

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