An inquiry is underway in Tanzania regarding the death of Ashly Robinson, a US 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 investigated by the local authorities. Robinson, 31, was discovered in a private villa at the Zuri Zanzibar resort, where the couple was celebrating her birthday and recent engagement. Despite the police initially confirming her death as a suicide, they are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
According to reports, the couple had a heated argument before being separated by hotel staff, with Robinson being found dead the next day. The police have questioned McCann and have requested that he remain in the country until the forensic results from the autopsy are available.
The hotel has expressed its condolences and is cooperating with the authorities. Robinson's family has expressed doubts about the cause of her death and has set up a fundraising page to cover travel and other expenses. McCann, who has an estimated net worth of $45 million, is a prominent figure in the crypto industry, having led Asymmetric, a hedge fund and venture firm backed by notable investors.
However, he recently announced the closure of the company's Liquid Alpha Fund due to significant financial losses. The US State Department has offered its condolences to the Robinson family, but has declined to comment further on the investigation.