Green Eyed Killers tells the stories of ordinary people who come to extraordinary ends, all because jealously arrives into their lives, uninvited and all-encompassing. Season four starts Wednesday 18th December at 9pm on Crime + Investigation and features an episode on the Mukilteo shooting.
Summer nights in the picturesque seaside community of Mukilteo are meant for bonfires, laughter and the easy camaraderie of friendship. This wasn’t what unfolded on 30th July 2016, when gunfire tore through a house party.
The shooter? 19-year-old Allen Christopher Ivanov, a man driven by jealousy and rage.
A party full of promise
It started as an ordinary summer gathering. Anna Bui, a woman known for her warm smile and infectious laugh, was the party host. She welcomed more than a dozen young guests to her home, many of them recent graduates from Kamiak High School. Among the guests were Anna’s close friends Jake Long, Jordan Ebner, and Will Kramer.
But one uninvited person wasn’t there to celebrate.
The shooter: Allen Christopher Ivanov
Allen Ivanov, also a Kamiak graduate, had dated Anna for a brief period before their relationship ended. The breakup seemed unremarkable to those around them. But Ivanov couldn’t get over it. His fixation on Anna soon deepened into obsession, then something more sinister.
He purchased an AR-15-style semi-automatic rifle just days before the shooting. He later confessed to spending hours reading the instruction manual to prepare for his attack.
Looking back, social media posts hinted at his growing instability. In one chilling message, he wrote: 'First and last post. I’ve said too much.'
On the night of the party, Ivanov drove to the house armed with his rifle and the intent to kill. He later admitted that his actions were fuelled by jealousy over Anna moving on with her life.
The shooting
Ivanov parked outside, loaded his weapon and entered the backyard. Witnesses recalled hearing bursts of gunfire, followed by screams. Ivanov fired 20 rounds in less than 60 seconds, targeting his victims methodically.
Anna Bui was one of the first to be shot. Jake Long and Jordan Ebner, both standing nearby, were also fatally wounded. Will Kramer, who tried to shield others, was struck but survived.
Ivanov fled the scene but was apprehended a few hours later. He sobbed as he confessed to police. It’s not the first time Washington State police have captured a killer. Notorious serial killer Gary Ridgway, known as the Green River Killer, was convicted of dozens of murders in the 1980s and 1990s. Most were carried out in the Evergreen State.
Remembering the victims
The shooting shocked the small, tight-knit community of Mukilteo and saw residents come together to honour Anna, Jake, and Jordan — three young lives stolen too soon.
- Anna Bui. A freshman at the University of Washington, Anna was studying to become a nurse. Her friends described her as compassionate, funny and full of energy.
- Jake Long. Jake had a reputation for kindness and quiet strength. A talented athlete, he had been a star on Kamiak High’s swim team.
- Jordan Ebner. Known for his love of basketball and his sharp sense of humour, Jordan spent most of his life in Mukilteo. He graduated alongside Anna and Jake and had an uncanny ability to lift people’s spirits.
Vigils were held in the days following the tragedy, with hundreds gathering to light candles, share stories and grieve together.
Will Kramer, who survived the shooting, became an advocate for gun violence prevention. He uses his first-hand experience to raise awareness and push for legislative change. Local leaders also called for action and urged for reforms to prevent such tragedies from happening again.
Jealousy and obsession: Ivanov’s motive
What prompted Ivanov to murder his ex-girlfriend and two of her friends? Jealousy. In his trial, Ivanov admitted that resentment over Anna moving on with her life was the driving force behind his actions.
Lessons from Mukilteo
The Mukilteo shooting is a heartbreaking reminder of how jealousy and easy access to firearms can lead to unimaginable tragedy. Yet, it also shines a light on the strength of a community coming together to face profound loss and begin the long road to healing.
In the years since that devastating night, Mukilteo has worked to honour Anna, Jake and Jordan in ways that reflect their lives, not their deaths. Vigils, advocacy efforts and personal acts of remembrance have helped keep their stories alive while sparking conversations about addressing the root causes of gun violence.
The pain remains ever-present for the families of Anna, Jake and Jordan. The loss is a wound that time cannot fully heal. But their resolve is just as enduring. They’re determined to make sure their loved ones are remembered for the joy they brought, the dreams they held, and the light they shared, not for the horrific act that took them away.
