Founder of the cryptocurrency investment firm Asymmetric, Joe McCann, is currently under investigation by Tanzanian authorities following the alleged suicide of his fiancée, American influencer Ashly Robinson, during their trip to Zanzibar. Robinson, a 31-year-old lifestyle creator, was found unresponsive in a private villa at the luxury Zuri Zanzibar resort, where the couple was celebrating her birthday and recent engagement, and was later pronounced dead at a hospital.
According to Zanzibar police, Robinson's death has been confirmed as a suicide resulting from a 'misunderstanding' between the couple. However, the police have stated that they are still investigating the circumstances surrounding her death and have withheld McCann's passport.
The couple had reportedly been involved in a heated dispute prior to being separated by hotel staff, and despite the initial confirmation of suicide, the police are awaiting the results of Robinson's autopsy. The hotel has expressed its condolences and is cooperating fully with the local authorities and the U.S.
Embassy. Robinson's family has expressed doubts over the suicide ruling 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 institutional crypto scene, having led Asymmetric, a hedge fund and venture firm backed by notable investors. The incident has raised questions, especially given McCann's recent announcement to shut down Asymmetric's Liquid Alpha Fund due to significant financial losses.