Investigation Underway in Zanzibar into Crypto Fund Manager's Fiancée's Suspicious Death

An investigation is ongoing in Zanzibar regarding the death of Ashly Robinson, a U.S. influencer, who was found unresponsive in a luxury resort villa where she was staying with her fiancé, Joe McCann, founder of the crypto investment firm Asymmetric. Robinson, 31, was pronounced dead at a hospital on April 9. Local police confirmed that she died by suicide following a heated argument with McCann, but her family has expressed doubts about the official cause of death. The couple had been celebrating Robinson's birthday and their recent engagement at the Zuri Zanzibar resort when the incident occurred. Hotel staff reported that the couple had been involved in a dispute and were separated twice before Robinson's death. McCann, who has an estimated net worth of $45 million, has been questioned by the police and has been asked to remain in the country pending the outcome of the investigation. The hotel has expressed its condolences to Robinson's family and is cooperating with the authorities. Robinson's family has set up a fundraising page to cover travel and other expenses, which has exceeded its target. McCann's crypto firm, Asymmetric, has been in the news recently after he announced the shutdown of its Liquid Alpha Fund due to significant financial losses. The U.S. State Department has offered its condolences to Robinson's family but has declined to comment further on the investigation.