An investigation is ongoing in Zanzibar into the death of Ashly Robinson, a US influencer and fiancée of Joe McCann, founder of Asymmetric, a crypto investment firm. Robinson, 31, was found unresponsive in a private villa at the luxury resort Zuri Zanzibar on April 9, where the couple was celebrating her birthday and recent engagement.
Local police confirmed she died by suicide following a disagreement between the couple, but her family has expressed doubts about the circumstances of her death. The hotel where the incident occurred has expressed its condolences and is cooperating with the authorities. 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.
Robinson's family has set up a fundraising page to cover travel costs and other expenses, which has exceeded its target. McCann's firm, Asymmetric, has been in the news recently after he announced the shutdown of its Liquid Alpha Fund due to significant financial losses.
The US State Department has offered its condolences to Robinson's family but has declined to comment further on the investigation.