The grieving family of Ashlee Jenae has finally brought her home to New Jersey, but the mystery surrounding her final moments remains far from solved.
According to TMZ, Ashlee’s father, Harry Robinson, confirmed that while her remains were returned to the family this past Friday, her personal effects, most notably her engagement ring, are still missing.
The family is currently left in the dark regarding the timeline for the return of her property. Robinson believes these items are being retained by law enforcement as evidence while the investigation into her death continues. As they wait for answers, the family has taken matters into their own hands by conducting an independent autopsy. While those results have not yet been released, they are moving forward with a funeral service scheduled for early next week in New Jersey.
The circumstances leading up to Ashlee’s death remain under intense scrutiny. Authorities have pointed to a confrontation between Ashlee and her fiancé, Joe McCann, just before she was discovered. It is reported that hotel personnel had to intervene, placing the couple in separate rooms. While some local reports hinted at the possibility of suicide, Robinson and the rest of Ashlee’s relatives have flatly dismissed that narrative.
They have described her as a “beacon of light” who gave no indication of mental distress or self-harm. The family’s frustration is compounded by a lack of communication from McCann since the tragedy occurred.
In an effort to find the truth, the family is working to secure hotel surveillance video and is even weighing a trip to Tanzania to confront officials directly.
