An inquiry is ongoing into the alleged suicide of Ashly Robinson, a 31-year-old lifestyle influencer from Miami, who was found unresponsive in a private villa at a luxury resort in Zanzibar. Her fiancé, Joe McCann, founder of the crypto investment firm Asymmetric, is being questioned by the authorities.
The couple had been celebrating Robinson's birthday and their recent engagement at the Zuri Zanzibar resort when a heated argument ensued, prompting hotel staff to separate them. Despite the police confirming that Robinson's death was due to suicide, they have withheld McCann's passport and are awaiting the results of her autopsy. The hotel has expressed its condolences and is cooperating fully with the local authorities and the US Embassy.
Robinson's family has expressed doubts about the cause of her death and has set up a fundraising page to cover travel costs and other expenses. McCann, who has an estimated net worth of $45 million, is a well-known figure in the crypto industry, having led Asymmetric, a hedge fund and venture firm backed by prominent investors.
However, he recently announced the shutdown of Asymmetric's Liquid Alpha Fund following reports of significant financial losses. The US State Department has offered its condolences to Robinson's family but has declined to comment further on the investigation.