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Suspicion surrounds death of US influencer Ashly Robinson in Zanzibar
Lifestyle influencer died while on vacation with boyfriend, who local officials say has since had his passport ‘withheld’
TL;DR
- US lifestyle influencer Ashly Robinson died on April 9 in Zanzibar.
- Her boyfriend, Joe McCann, was with her on vacation.
- Social media users have expressed suspicion regarding the narrative of her death.
- Local officials in Zanzibar have stated that McCann's passport has been 'withheld'.
- Robinson's family is seeking answers and described the loss as overwhelming.
- The hotel where they were staying is cooperating with authorities.
- Initially, local police suggested Robinson may have attempted suicide following a misunderstanding with McCann, though the hotel did not confirm details about them being split into different rooms.
- As of Tuesday, police stated McCann is not suspected of wrongdoing and cannot be detained under current circumstances.