Tanzanian authorities are probing the death of Ashly Robinson, a US lifestyle influencer, who died during a trip to Zanzibar with her fiancé, Joe McCann, founder of the crypto investment firm Asymmetric. Robinson, 31, was found unresponsive in a private villa at a luxury resort, where the couple was celebrating her birthday and recent engagement. Although the police initially confirmed that she died by suicide following a 'misunderstanding' between the couple, they are still investigating her death.
The couple had been involved in a heated dispute before being separated by hotel staff, and Robinson's family has expressed doubts about the suicide claim. 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 investigation continues. The hotel where the incident occurred has expressed its condolences and is cooperating with the authorities. Robinson's family has set up a GoFundMe page to help with travel costs and other expenses, which has exceeded its target.
McCann's crypto investment firm, Asymmetric, has been in the news recently after he announced the shutdown of its Liquid Alpha Fund due to significant financial losses.