An inquiry is ongoing into the death of Ashly Robinson, a US influencer who passed away in Zanzibar while on a trip with her fiancé, Joe McCann, founder of the crypto investment firm Asymmetric. Robinson, 31, was found unresponsive in a private villa at the luxury resort Zuri Zanzibar, where the couple had been celebrating her birthday and recent engagement. Local authorities initially confirmed that she died by suicide, but they are still investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
According to reports, the couple had a heated argument before being separated by hotel staff, and Robinson's family has expressed doubts about the official cause of death. 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 where the incident occurred has expressed its condolences and is cooperating fully with the authorities. Robinson's family has set up a fundraising page to help with travel and other expenses, which has exceeded its target. McCann's professional background includes leading Asymmetric, a hedge fund and venture firm backed by prominent investors, but he recently announced the shutdown of the company's Liquid Alpha Fund due to significant financial losses.