An investigation is ongoing in Zanzibar, Tanzania, surrounding the alleged suicide of Ashly Robinson, a 31-year-old US influencer, during a trip with her fiancé, Joe McCann, founder of the crypto investment firm Asymmetric. The couple had been celebrating Robinson's birthday and their recent engagement at a luxury resort when she was found unresponsive on April 9.
Despite local police confirming her death as a suicide following a misunderstanding between the couple, the authorities are still probing the circumstances surrounding her death. According to reports, the couple had a heated argument and were separated by hotel staff on multiple occasions. Robinson's family has expressed doubts about the official cause of death and has set up a fundraising page to cover expenses related to her passing. McCann, who has an estimated net worth of $45 million, is cooperating with the investigation and has been asked to remain in the country pending the outcome of Robinson's autopsy.
The hotel where the incident occurred has offered its condolences and is cooperating fully with the local authorities and the US Embassy.