An inquiry is ongoing in Tanzania concerning the death of Ashly Robinson, a 31-year-old US lifestyle influencer, who was found unresponsive in a luxury resort in Zanzibar. Robinson, also known as Ashlee Jenae, was on vacation with her fiancé, Joe McCann, the founder of crypto investment firm Asymmetric.
The couple had been celebrating her birthday and recent engagement when a heated argument led to them being separated by hotel staff. Although the initial investigation suggests Robinson died by suicide, the police are still looking into the circumstances surrounding her death. As a result, McCann's passport has been withheld, and he has been asked to remain in the country pending the outcome of the autopsy. The hotel has expressed its condolences and is cooperating fully with the authorities.
Robinson's family has expressed doubts about the initial findings, and a GoFundMe page has been set up 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 the Robinson family but has declined to comment further on the investigation.