An inquiry is ongoing in Tanzania regarding the alleged suicide of Ashly Robinson, a 31-year-old US lifestyle influencer, 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 recent engagement at the luxury resort Zuri Zanzibar when she was found unresponsive in a private villa on April 9.
Despite police confirmation that Robinson died by suicide following a misunderstanding with McCann, her death remains under investigation. Hotel staff reported that the couple had been involved in a heated argument and were separated twice before being sent to separate rooms.
McCann's passport has been withheld, and he has been asked to stay in the country until forensic results from Robinson's autopsy are available. The hotel has expressed its condolences and is cooperating with the authorities.
Robinson's family has raised doubts about the cause of her death and has set up a fundraising page to cover travel costs and other expenses. McCann, with an estimated net worth of $45 million, is a prominent figure in the crypto industry, but his firm Asymmetric recently announced the shutdown of its Liquid Alpha Fund due to significant financial losses.