What We Know About the Death of Influencer Ashlee Jenae
The Cut • • world
Key Points:
- Influencer Ashlee Jenae, real name Ashly Robinson, died in Tanzania days after her 31st birthday and engagement; she was found unconscious in her villa and later confirmed dead at the hospital.
- Tanzanian police believe Robinson's death was a suicide following a disagreement with her fiancé, Joe McCann, which led to hotel staff intervening and separating them.
- Despite public accusations against McCann on social media, police have stated he is not suspected of wrongdoing and is cooperating as a witness, though his passport has been withheld.
- Robinson’s family described her death as suspicious and is working with local officials to investigate, expressing frustration over McCann’s limited communication with them.
- Robinson’s parents have refrained from commenting on McCann’s involvement, emphasizing that the circumstances surrounding her death remain under investigation.
