Tanzanian authorities are probing the death of Ashly Robinson, a 31-year-old lifestyle influencer from Miami, who was found unresponsive in a luxury resort in Zanzibar. Her fiancé, Joe McCann, founder of crypto investment firm Asymmetric, is being investigated in connection with her death.
The couple had been celebrating Robinson's birthday and their recent engagement at the Zuri Zanzibar resort when they got into a heated argument, according to hotel staff. Despite police confirming that Robinson died by suicide, they are still investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. McCann has been questioned by police and has been asked to remain in the country while they await the results of Robinson's autopsy.
The hotel has expressed its condolences to Robinson's family and is cooperating fully with the local authorities and the U.S. Embassy. Robinson's family has set up a GoFundMe page to help cover travel costs and other expenses, and has raised over $50,000.
McCann, who has an estimated net worth of $45 million, is a prominent figure in the crypto industry, but has recently faced challenges, including the shutdown of his hedge fund, Asymmetric's Liquid Alpha Fund, due to significant financial losses. The U.S. State Department has offered its condolences to Robinson's family, but has declined to comment further on the investigation.