Tanzanian authorities are probing the death of Ashly Robinson, a US influencer, during a trip to Zanzibar with her fiancé, Joe McCann, founder of crypto investment firm Asymmetric. Robinson, 31, was found unresponsive in a private villa at the luxury resort Zuri Zanzibar, where the couple was celebrating her birthday and recent engagement. Although the police have confirmed that Robinson died by suicide following a dispute with McCann, they are still investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
The couple had reportedly argued and were separated by hotel staff, who sent them to separate rooms. The hotel has expressed its condolences and is cooperating with the local authorities and the US Embassy. Robinson's family has set up a GoFundMe page, seeking to raise funds to cover travel costs and other expenses, as they doubt the official cause of death. 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, while the Tanzanian police have withheld McCann's passport pending the outcome of the investigation.