Tanzanian authorities are investigating the death of Ashly Robinson, a US lifestyle influencer, who was found unresponsive in a luxury resort in Zanzibar. Her fiancé, Joe McCann, founder of the crypto investment firm Asymmetric, is being questioned by police. Robinson, 31, was on a trip to Zanzibar with McCann to celebrate her birthday and their recent engagement when the incident occurred. Despite initial reports indicating she died by suicide, the police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
The couple had reportedly argued and were separated by hotel staff before the incident. McCann's passport has been withheld by the authorities as they await the results of Robinson's autopsy. The hotel where the couple was staying has expressed its condolences and is cooperating with the investigation.
Robinson's family has set up a GoFundMe page to cover expenses, expressing doubts about the initial reports of her death. McCann, who has an estimated net worth of $45 million, is a prominent figure in the crypto industry, having led Asymmetric, a hedge fund and venture firm backed by notable investors.