Tanzanian authorities are probing the death of Ashly Robinson, a 31-year-old lifestyle influencer from Miami, who was found unresponsive in a luxury villa in Zanzibar, where she was celebrating her birthday and recent engagement to Joe McCann, founder of crypto investment firm Asymmetric. Although the police have confirmed that Robinson's death was due to suicide, they are still investigating the circumstances surrounding her death, citing a 'misunderstanding' between the couple. The couple had reportedly argued and were separated by hotel staff on multiple occasions before Robinson's death.
McCann, who has an estimated net worth of $45 million, has been questioned by the police and has been asked to remain in the country while the authorities await the results of Robinson's autopsy. The hotel where the incident occurred has expressed its condolences to Robinson's family and is cooperating with the local authorities and the U.S. Embassy.
Robinson's family has set up a fundraising page to cover travel costs and other expenses, and has raised over $50,000. McCann, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency industry, had recently announced the shutdown of his firm's Liquid Alpha Fund due to significant financial losses in 2025.