An investigation is ongoing in Zanzibar, Tanzania, surrounding the death of Ashly Robinson, a 31-year-old lifestyle influencer from the US, who was found unresponsive in a luxury resort villa. Her fiancé, Joe McCann, founder of the crypto investment firm Asymmetric, is being probed by local authorities. The couple had been celebrating Robinson's birthday and their recent engagement at the Zuri Zanzibar resort when the incident occurred.
According to hotel staff, the couple had a heated argument and were separated twice before Robinson's death. Although the police initially confirmed that Robinson died by suicide following a 'misunderstanding' between the couple, they are still investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. McCann has been questioned by the police and has been asked to remain in the country until the forensic results from Robinson's autopsy are available. The hotel has expressed its condolences to Robinson's family and is cooperating fully with the local authorities and the US Embassy.
Robinson's family has set up a GoFundMe page to help cover travel costs and other expenses, expressing doubts about 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 founded 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 Robinson's family but has declined to comment further on the investigation.