Family of influencer who died following ‘misunderstanding’ with fiancé disputes police’s claim of suicide

U.S. newsFamily of influencer who died following ‘misunderstanding’ with fiancé disputes police’s claim of suicideAshly Robinson's sister said she was "happy" after getting engaged in Zanzibar and celebrating her birthday. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 15, 2026, 11:49 AM EDTBy George Solis and Minyvonne BurkePolice in Zanzibar investigating the death of social media influencer Ashly Robinson said she killed herself following a "misunderstanding" with her fiancé while on vacation. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.But her sister is questioning the circumstances around her death, saying Robinson was "happy" and looking forward to the future after recently celebrating a birthday and engagement. "None of this makes sense," Alyssa Endres told NBC News. "That's why we're just so lost. And that's why we just want answers."Robinson and her fiancé, Joseph McCann, traveled to Zanzibar on April 4, according to a translated video statement from Tanzanian police. They were staying at the Zuri Zanzibar hotel when staff found her in her room and rushed her to the hospital on April 8. Robinson died the following day, police said. Robinson, 31, who went by the name Ashlee Jenae on social media, documented part of the trip on Instagram. In an April 3 post, McCann is seen proposing to Robinson as a lion walks away during what appears to be a safari. "Still taking this in… somewhere in Africa," Robinson captioned the video. Other photos showed the couple posing for pictures with the animals. Her last post, on April 5, showed her feeding a giraffe while she celebrated her birthday. "Chapter 31 and I’m exactly where i need to be," Robinson wrote. While social media posts showed the couple seemingly enjoying their vacation, local police said they got into a dispute that led to them staying in separate rooms. It's not clear what led up to the dispute. In a...