Tanzanian authorities are probing the alleged suicide of Ashly Robinson, a U.S. social media influencer, during a trip to Zanzibar with her fiancé, Joe McCann, founder of the crypto investment firm Asymmetric. The 31-year-old was found unresponsive in a private villa at the luxury resort Zuri Zanzibar, where the couple was celebrating her birthday and recent engagement. Despite police confirming that Robinson died by suicide following a 'misunderstanding' between the couple, her death is still being investigated.
The couple had been involved in a heated dispute before being separated by hotel staff. McCann has been questioned by the police and has been asked to remain in the country while awaiting the forensic results from Robinson's autopsy.
The hotel has expressed its condolences and is cooperating with the local authorities and the U.S. Embassy. Robinson's family has raised doubts about the cause of her death and has set up a GoFundMe page to cover travel costs and other expenses. McCann, who has an estimated net worth of $45 million, is a prominent figure in the crypto industry, but his firm, Asymmetric, recently announced the shutdown of its Liquid Alpha Fund due to significant financial losses.