Tanzanian authorities are investigating the death of Ashly Robinson, a U.S. social media influencer, who was found unresponsive in a luxury resort in Zanzibar.
Her fiancé, Joe McCann, founder of the crypto investment firm Asymmetric, is being probed in connection with her alleged suicide. The couple had been celebrating Robinson's birthday and their recent engagement at the Zuri Zanzibar resort when they got into a heated argument, according to hotel staff. Despite being separated and sent to different rooms, Robinson was later found dead.
While initial reports suggest she died by suicide, her family has expressed doubts and set up a fundraising page to cover expenses. McCann, who has an estimated net worth of $45 million, has been questioned by police and has been asked to remain in the country pending the outcome of the investigation.
The hotel has offered its condolences and cooperation with the authorities. McCann's crypto firm, Asymmetric, has faced financial difficulties, with the Liquid Alpha Fund being shut down due to significant losses.
The U.S. State Department has offered its condolences to the Robinson family but has declined to comment further on the investigation.