Extra Episode: Ashlee Janae Allegedly Killed By Her Fiance Joe McCann

Smooth covers the tragic story of 31-year-old influencer Ashlee Janae Robinson, who was found dead in a Zanzibar hotel room after allegedly being strangled by her fiancé Joe McCann — who then staged her death as a suicide. The video covers the family's official statement, McCann's suspicious behavior (continuing to post on social media while her parents had to learn of her death through passport emergency contacts), and his ties to far-right online communities. Smooth frames the story with a larger discussion about race, interracial dating, hypergamy, and the importance of vetting the character of who you're with — not just the lifestyle they offer.