NAIROBI, Kenya- The family of American influencer Ashly Robinson is demanding answers following her sudden and controversial death while on vacation in Zanzibar, raising serious questions about the circumstances surrounding her final hours.
Robinson, 31, who was widely known online as Ashlee Jenae, had travelled to the popular tourist destination to celebrate her birthday and a recent engagement.
According to information shared by relatives and initial reports, Robinson had been documenting her trip, appearing happy and excited about the future.
Just days before her death, she had accepted a marriage proposal, marking what her family describes as one of the happiest periods of her life.
However, events reportedly took a turn after an alleged disagreement between Robinson and her fiancé on the night of April 8.
It is understood that hotel staff intervened and the couple were separated into different rooms.
Hours later, Robinson was found unresponsive in her accommodation. She was rushed to a hospital in Zanzibar, where she was pronounced dead on April 9.
While authorities in Tanzania have indicated preliminary findings, the lack of a conclusive public report has fueled concern and speculation.
Robinson’s family has strongly pushed back against early suggestions about the cause of her death, insisting that the available information does not align with her state of mind or character.
They describe her as vibrant, ambitious, and deeply optimistic about her future particularly following her recent engagement.
“This doesn’t make sense,” relatives have said in interviews, questioning how a trip filled with celebration could end so abruptly under unclear circumstances.
Their concerns have now shifted from grief to a determined pursuit of answers.
At the center of the family’s demands are several critical gaps they believe authorities must address.
The family says there is no clear, detailed account of Robinson’s final hours.
They are asking for a full reconstruction of events, including: Who last saw her alive, what happened after the reported argument, how and when she was discovered
Without this, they argue, any conclusions remain incomplete.
One of the most troubling aspects for the family is how they learned of Robinson’s death.
They claim they were not informed directly by her fiancé, but instead received the devastating news from hotel representatives.
This has raised concerns about the sequence of notifications, who contacted authorities first, why communication with the family was not immediate
The family is also calling for full transparency when it comes to physical and digital evidence.
They are demanding access to hotel CCTV footage, phone records and messages from the hours leading up to her death and statements from hotel staff and potential witnesses
They believe this information could provide crucial insight into what really happened.
Although preliminary findings have been suggested, Robinson’s family insists that only a complete and transparent medical review will provide credible answers.
They are pushing for afull autopsy report, anndependent toxicology tests and clear documentation of how conclusions are reached
Until then, they say, any official explanation remains questionable.
Authorities in Tanzania have confirmed that investigations into the incident are ongoing. Robinson’s fiancé is being treated as a witness, with officials continuing to gather statements and forensic evidence.
This has only intensified pressure from the family, who argue that early assumptions risk overshadowing a thorough and unbiased investigation.
The case has sparked widespread attention on social media, with supporters rallying behind Robinson’s family and amplifying calls for accountability.
Hashtags and online campaigns are gaining traction, with many echoing the same message: the circumstances surrounding her death require deeper scrutiny.
