Tanzanian authorities are probing the death of Ashly Robinson, a US lifestyle influencer, who was found unresponsive in a luxury resort in Zanzibar, where she was celebrating her birthday and engagement with her fiancé, Joe McCann, founder of crypto investment firm Asymmetric. Although police initially confirmed that Robinson died by suicide following a misunderstanding between the couple, they are still investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. The couple had reportedly been involved in a heated argument before being separated by hotel staff, and Robinson's family has expressed doubts about the official cause of death. 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.
The hotel where the incident occurred has offered its condolences to Robinson's family and is cooperating with the authorities. Robinson's family has set up a fundraising page to cover travel costs and other expenses, which has exceeded its target. McCann's crypto firm, Asymmetric, has been in the news recently after he announced plans to shut down one of its funds due to significant financial losses.
The US State Department has offered its condolences to Robinson's family but declined to comment further on the investigation.