An inquiry is ongoing into the alleged suicide of Ashly Robinson, a 31-year-old lifestyle influencer from Miami, during a trip to Zanzibar with her fiancé, Joe McCann, founder of the crypto investment firm Asymmetric. The couple had been celebrating Robinson's birthday and their recent engagement at the luxury resort Zuri Zanzibar when she was found unresponsive in a private villa on April 9.
Although the Zanzibar police have confirmed that Robinson's death was a result of suicide following a 'misunderstanding' between the couple, they are still investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. Hotel staff reported that the couple had a heated argument and were separated twice before being sent to separate rooms.
As a result, McCann's passport has been withheld, and he has been asked to remain in the country pending the outcome of Robinson's autopsy. The hotel has expressed its condolences and is cooperating fully with the authorities. Robinson's family has expressed doubts about the official cause of death and has set up a fundraising page to cover travel costs and other expenses.
McCann, who has an estimated net worth of $45 million, is a well-known figure in the crypto industry, having led Asymmetric, a hedge fund and venture firm backed by prominent investors. However, he recently announced the shutdown of Asymmetric's Liquid Alpha Fund due to significant financial losses. The US State Department has offered its condolences to the Robinson family but has declined to comment further on the investigation.