An investigation is ongoing in Tanzania regarding the death of Ashly Robinson, a US social media influencer, during a trip to Zanzibar with her fiancé, Joe McCann, founder of the cryptocurrency investment firm Asymmetric. Robinson, 31, was found unresponsive in a luxury villa on April 9 and was later pronounced dead. According to Zanzibar police, Robinson's death was initially confirmed as a suicide following a misunderstanding between the couple. However, her family has expressed doubts about this conclusion.
The couple had been arguing, as reported by hotel staff, and were separated twice before Robinson's death. As a result, McCann's passport has been withheld, and he has been asked to remain in the country pending the outcome of the investigation. The hotel has expressed its condolences and is cooperating fully with the authorities. Robinson's family has set up a fundraising page to help cover expenses, which has exceeded its target.
McCann, who has an estimated net worth of $45 million, is a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency industry, having led Asymmetric, a hedge fund and venture firm backed by notable investors. The incident has sparked a high level of interest, with the US State Department offering its condolences to the Robinson family.