An inquiry is ongoing into the alleged suicide of Ashly Robinson, a 31-year-old lifestyle creator, during a trip to Zanzibar with her fiancé, Joe McCann, founder of crypto investment firm Asymmetric. The couple had been celebrating Robinson's birthday and recent engagement at the luxury resort Zuri Zanzibar when she was found unresponsive in a private villa on April 9. Despite police confirming her death as a suicide following a 'misunderstanding' between the couple, the investigation is still active, and McCann's passport has been withheld. McCann, who has an estimated net worth of $45 million, has been questioned by police and asked to remain in the country pending the outcome of Robinson's autopsy.
The hotel where the incident occurred has expressed its condolences and is cooperating with the authorities. Robinson's family has set up a fundraising page, having raised over $50,000, as they doubt the official cause of death. McCann, a prominent figure in institutional crypto, had announced the shutdown of Asymmetric's Liquid Alpha Fund in December after reports of significant financial losses.
The US State Department has offered its condolences to the Robinson family but has declined to comment further on the investigation.