An investigation is ongoing in Zanzibar regarding the death of Ashly Robinson, a 31-year-old lifestyle influencer from Miami, who was found unresponsive in a villa at the luxury Zuri Zanzibar resort. She was pronounced dead at a hospital. Robinson had been celebrating her birthday and recent engagement with her fiancé, Joe McCann, founder of the crypto investment firm Asymmetric. According to Zanzibar police, Robinson's death was initially confirmed as a suicide following a 'misunderstanding' between the couple.
However, the police have stated that 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 different rooms.
McCann has been questioned by the police and has been asked to remain in the country pending the release of the autopsy results. The hotel has expressed its condolences and is cooperating fully with the local authorities and the US Embassy. Robinson's family has expressed doubts about the official cause of death and has set up a GoFundMe 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.
The incident has raised questions, and the US State Department has offered its condolences to the Robinson family while referring further inquiries to the local authorities.