Influencer Ashlee Jenae’s Fiancé Under Investigation Following Altercation at Zanzibar Hotel Prior to Her Passing

The tragic demise of New Jersey influencer Ashlee Jenae in Zanzibar is currently under investigation, with her fiancé being questioned following a heated argument that led to them being placed in separate hotel rooms.

According to the Tanzania Police Force’s recent update, Joe McCann, 45, is still undergoing police questioning, and his travel documents have been confiscated as part of the investigation.

The police revealed that the influencer’s untimely death is linked to a fierce altercation between the newly engaged couple. The fight was so intense that hotel staff deemed it necessary to relocate McCann to another room to ensure safety.

McCann claims that he returned to check on Jenae, who also went by Ashly Robinson, accompanied by a security guard, only to discover her hanging from a door, as reported by her family.

Tragically, Jenae passed away shortly after being taken to the hospital, merely a week after McCann’s proposal.

Authorities have indicated that the death is being treated as a suicide, although they have not disclosed the reasons for McCann’s ongoing questioning. Sources have informed the BBC that McCann is considered a witness in the case and is not facing any charges.

However, the dead woman’s parents claimed that their daughter’s fiancé only alerted them to the tragedy 11 hours later, and has since been vague about what happened.

They also said they were struggling to get clear updates from Tanzanian authorities — while challenging the idea that their daughter would kill herself.

“My daughter Ashly, she’s no longer here with us, and we’re trying to find out why,” her mother, Yolanda Denise Endres, told WPVI.

“She’s never done anything that would ever, ever lead me to believe that she would do something to harm herself like that,” Endres said. “She was happy.”

The dead woman’s father, Harry Robinson, said it has left them overwhelmed with “Uncertainty. Mystery. Anger. Sadness.”

“It’s like a part of me has been taken,” he said.

Earlier this month, McCann popped the question to Robinson, who also celebrated her birthday in April. 

If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or are experiencing a mental health crisis and live in New York City, you can call 1-888-NYC-WELL for free and confidential crisis counseling.
If you live outside the five boroughs, you can dial the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.