An investigation is ongoing in Zanzibar into the death of Ashly Robinson, a 31-year-old US lifestyle influencer, 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 questioned by the authorities.
The couple had been celebrating Robinson's birthday and their recent engagement at the Zuri Zanzibar resort when they reportedly got into a heated argument, which led to them being separated by hotel staff. Despite the police initially confirming that Robinson died by suicide, they are still investigating the circumstances surrounding her death and have withheld McCann's passport.
McCann has been asked to remain in the country pending the outcome of the forensic examination of Robinson's autopsy. The hotel has expressed its condolences to Robinson's family and is cooperating fully with the local authorities and the US Embassy. Robinson's family has set up a GoFundMe page to cover travel costs and other expenses, and has raised over $50,000.
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, in December, he announced that he would be shutting down Asymmetric's Liquid Alpha Fund due to significant financial losses. The US State Department has offered its condolences to Robinson's family but has declined to comment further on the investigation.