The family of influencer Ashly Robinson, known online as Ashlee Jenae, continues to speak out. The 31-year-old’s parents are demanding answers from officials in Zanzibar, Tanzania and Ashlee’s fiancé, Joe McCann, after he claimed to have found her unconscious following a dispute during their trip abroad.
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As we previously shared, Jenae’s family took to social media on Sunday (April 12) with a statement. The family said they were told their daughter was “found unconscious in her villa” at the Zuri Zanzibar, and was “rushed to a local hospital, where her death was confirmed hours later.” The statement read:
“Ashly Robinson, was on what should have been one of the happiest trips of her life, a birthday celebration in Zanzibar, Africa. Ashly’s birthday was April 5t, she just turned 31. Surrounded by beauty, love, and wildlife, she became engaged during a safari, an unforgettable moment that marked the start of a future she was so excited to build.
She and her fiancé, Joe McCann, were staying in a luxury villa at the Zuri Zanzibar, continuing what we believed was her dream trip. But just days later, that dream turned into our family’s worst nightmare. Ashly was found unconscious in her villa and was rushed to a local hospital, where her death was confirmed hours later.
Nothing about this loss feels real. One moment she was celebrating love and life in truly Ashly fashion, and the next, she was gone. The suddenness, the unanswered questions, and the distance from home have made this tragedy even more overwhelming for our family. At this time, there is an active investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ashly’s suspicious passing. Although we have many questions, we are placing our trust in the officials in Zanzibar and are working closely with them as we seek clarity and answers.
Ashly was deeply loved. She was vibrant, full of life, and had so much ahead of her. Our family is completely devastated, and we appreciate the prayers, and compassion we have received as we navigate this unimaginable loss. We respectfully ask that any information not directly provided by our family be treated as unverified and not considered factual at this time.
-Robinson and Endres Family”
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Ashlee Jenae’s Parents Decline To Answer Whether They Believe Her Fiancé Joe McCann Had Role In Her Death
As Jenae’s family said, she and McCann traveled to Zanzibar for her birthday, April 5. During their trip, he proposed. The family now tells 6 ABC Action News that she called them to share the news. However, the next call they received was from the hotel, alerting them of their daughter’s death.
Jenae’s parents — mother Yolanda Denise Endres and father Harry Robinson — said McCann never called them after their daughter died. Additionally, the parents said they still have not been able to reach McCann since learning of their daughter’s death. Now, they just simply want transparency.
Meanwhile, police in Zanzibar released a statement claiming they believed Jenae died by suicide. Police also alleged that, following “a misunderstanding” between the couple, hotel management decided to “separate” the two into two different villas.
Jenae’s parents also spoke with CBS News and declined to reveal if they believe McCann had anything to do with their daughter’s death. They avoided sharing an answer, and instead pivoted back to demanding answers for their daughter’s death amid the ongoing investigation.
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