An inquiry is underway in Zanzibar, Tanzania, into the death of Ashly Robinson, a 31-year-old lifestyle influencer from Miami, who was found unresponsive in a luxury resort villa on April 9. Her fiancé, Joe McCann, founder of the crypto investment firm Asymmetric, is being probed by local authorities.
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 initially confirming that Robinson died by suicide following a 'misunderstanding' between the couple, her death is still being investigated. McCann's passport has been withheld, and he has been asked to remain in the country pending the outcome of the forensic results from Robinson's autopsy.
The hotel has expressed its condolences and is cooperating with the authorities. Robinson's family has set up a GoFundMe page, stating they doubt she died by suicide, and have exceeded their target of $50,000 to cover travel costs and other expenses. 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 Asymmetric's Liquid Alpha Fund due to significant financial losses.
The US State Department has offered its condolences to Robinson's family, while the Tanzanian police have not responded to requests for information.