An inquiry is ongoing in Zanzibar concerning the passing 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 questioned by the authorities. Although the police have confirmed that Robinson's death was due to suicide, they are still investigating the circumstances surrounding her death, citing a prior argument between the couple.
The hotel staff reported that the pair had been separated twice due to a heated dispute, and Robinson was later pronounced dead at a hospital. The police are awaiting the results of her autopsy and have requested McCann to remain in the country. Robinson's family has expressed doubts about the official cause of death and has set up a fundraising page to cover expenses. McCann, with an estimated net worth of $45 million, has been a key figure in the institutional crypto sector, but recently announced the closure of Asymmetric's Liquid Alpha Fund following significant financial losses.
The US State Department has offered condolences to the Robinson family but declined to comment further on the investigation.