An inquiry is ongoing in Zanzibar regarding the death of Ashly Robinson, a 31-year-old US lifestyle influencer, who was found unresponsive in a luxury resort villa on April 9. Her fiancé, Joe McCann, founder of Asymmetric, a crypto investment firm, is being probed by the authorities.
The couple had been celebrating Robinson's birthday and recent engagement in Zanzibar when they reportedly got into a heated argument, which led to them being separated by hotel staff. Although the police initially confirmed that Robinson died by suicide, they are still investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. McCann's passport has been withheld, and he 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, expressing doubts about the official cause of death.
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 the firm's 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.