An inquiry is ongoing in Tanzania concerning the death of Ashly Robinson, a 31-year-old lifestyle influencer from the US, who was found unresponsive in a villa at the luxury Zuri Zanzibar resort. Her fiancé, Joe McCann, founder of the crypto investment firm Asymmetric, is being investigated by local authorities. According to reports, the couple had been arguing and were separated by hotel staff before Robinson's death. Despite police initially confirming that she died by suicide following a 'misunderstanding', they are still investigating the circumstances surrounding her death and have withheld McCann's passport.
The hotel has expressed its condolences and is cooperating fully with the authorities. Robinson's family has raised doubts about the cause of her death and has set up a fundraising page to cover expenses. McCann, with an estimated net worth of $45 million, is a notable 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 due to significant financial losses. The US State Department has offered its condolences to the family but has declined to comment further on the investigation.