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This episode delves into the shocking true crime story of Allia Boulouban, a TikTok influencer who gained fame for his Scarface and Skyrim impressions. While he cultivated a charming online persona with his wife, Anna, their relationship was marred by domestic violence, jealousy, and Ali's drug addiction. The episode details their tumultuous relationship, including Ali's controlling behavior, Anna's attempts to escape, and Ali's escalating violence. The episode culminates in the tragic murder of Anna and her friend, Ray Baron, after Ali, fueled by paranoia and cocaine, barged into their condo and shot them. The episode explores the events leading up to the murder, Ali's confession, and the subsequent trial where he was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder. The episode also highlights the impact of the tragedy on the victims' families and friends, and serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of domestic violence and the facade of online perfection.

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00:00:00

Introduction and Episode Overview

This Chapter introduces the Minds of Madness podcast and encourages listeners to subscribe for early access to episodes and exclusive content. It also provides a brief overview of the episode's topic, which is the story of Allia Boulouban, a TikTok influencer who murdered his wife and her friend.

00:00:57

The TikTok Couple's Dark Secret

This Chapter introduces Allia Boulouban and his wife, Anna, who gained popularity on TikTok for their seemingly perfect relationship. However, behind the scenes, their relationship was plagued by domestic violence, jealousy, and Ali's drug addiction. The chapter explores the couple's online persona and the reality of their relationship.

00:05:13

Anna's Life and Relationship with Ali

This Chapter delves into Anna's background, highlighting her upbringing in a military family and her warm and kind personality. It details her meeting with Ali while bartending at a military base in Okinawa, Japan, and the early stages of their relationship, which were marked by Ali's controlling behavior and violence.

00:06:34

Ali's Troubled Past and Violent Tendencies

This Chapter explores Ali's childhood, revealing his experiences with his father's abusive behavior, which instilled fear and trauma in him. It examines how his past experiences contributed to his violent tendencies and his struggles with social skills and self-worth. The chapter also details his decision to join the US Air Force and his subsequent career in IT.

00:10:48

The Beginning of a Toxic Relationship

This Chapter focuses on the early stages of Ali and Anna's relationship, highlighting Ali's controlling behavior, Anna's friends' concerns, and the first instance of violence in their relationship. It details the incident at a foam party where Ali allegedly pushed Anna down a flight of stairs, leading to his discharge from the military.

00:14:29

The Escalation of Violence and the Murder

This Chapter chronicles the escalation of violence in Ali and Anna's relationship, including Ali's drug addiction, his possessive behavior, and his multiple assaults on Anna. It details Anna's attempts to escape the abuse, Ali's efforts to regain control, and the tragic events leading up to the murder of Anna and Ray Baron.

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Q&A

• What was Allia Boulouban's online persona like?

  Allia Boulouban, known as Jin Kid on TikTok, cultivated a charming online persona with his wife, Anna. They presented themselves as a happy and drama-free couple, often sharing videos of their daily life, dancing, and laughing together. However, this online persona masked the reality of their tumultuous relationship.

• What were some of the signs of domestic violence in Allia and Anna's relationship?

  Signs of domestic violence in their relationship included Ali's controlling behavior, his constant monitoring of Anna's whereabouts, his physical assaults on her, and his threats to have her deported. Anna's friends also noticed Ali's possessive behavior and his tendency to speak down to others.

• What role did drugs play in Allia's violence?

  Ali's cocaine addiction exacerbated his violent tendencies. He admitted to being high on cocaine during many of his assaults on Anna, and his paranoia and aggression increased when he was under the influence.

• What were the circumstances surrounding the murder of Anna and Ray Baron?

  Ali, fueled by paranoia and cocaine, barged into his condo after finding evidence that Anna had been spending time with Ray Baron. He believed they were having an affair, despite no evidence to support this claim. In a fit of rage, he shot and killed both Anna and Ray.

• What was the outcome of Allia's trial?

  Allia Boulouban was found guilty on two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of his wife, Anna, and her friend, Ray Baron. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

• What impact did the tragedy have on the victims' families and friends?

  The tragedy had a devastating impact on the victims' families and friends. Anna's friends raised money to have her body transported back to the Philippines for burial. Ray's family expressed relief that Ali would never be able to harm anyone else again. The episode highlights the lasting pain and grief caused by domestic violence and murder.

• What lessons can be learned from this case?

  This case serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of domestic violence and the importance of seeking help. It also highlights the facade of online perfection and the potential for social media to mask real-life issues. The episode emphasizes the importance of recognizing the signs of domestic violence and taking action to protect oneself and others.

• What was the defense's argument in Ali's trial?

  The defense argued that Ali was suffering from bipolar disorder and other personality disorders, and that his childhood trauma and drug addiction contributed to the murder. They also claimed that he was in a disassociated state at the time of the murder, as if he was in the passenger seat of his own body.

• What was the prosecution's argument in Ali's trial?

  The prosecution argued that Ali's actions were premeditated and that he was not in a disassociated state. They presented evidence of Ali's controlling behavior, his history of violence, and his online searches for information about disposing of a body. They also highlighted the fact that Ali had brought a gun to the condo and had bugged it with a microphone.

• What is the significance of this case?

  This case is significant because it highlights the dangers of domestic violence and the importance of seeking help. It also serves as a reminder that online personas can be deceptive and that what we see on social media may not reflect reality. The case also raises questions about the role of social media in perpetuating violence and the need for greater awareness and support for victims of domestic violence.

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