Tanzanian authorities are probing the death of Ashly Robinson, a 31-year-old American lifestyle influencer, who was found unresponsive in a luxury resort in Zanzibar. Her fiancé, Joe McCann, founder of the cryptocurrency investment firm Asymmetric, is being investigated in connection with her death. The couple had been celebrating Robinson's birthday and recent engagement at the Zuri Zanzibar resort when they got into a heated argument, according to hotel staff. Despite being separated and sent to different rooms, the dispute allegedly continued.
Local police have confirmed that Robinson's death was initially thought to be a suicide, but they are still investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. McCann has been questioned by the police and has been asked to remain in the country while the authorities await the results of Robinson's autopsy. The hotel has expressed its condolences to Robinson's family and is cooperating fully with the investigation. Robinson's family has set up a fundraising page to help cover the costs of traveling to Tanzania and other expenses, and has raised more than its target.
McCann, who has an estimated net worth of $45 million, is a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency industry, but his firm has faced significant financial losses in recent years. The US State Department has offered its condolences to Robinson's family but has declined to comment further on the investigation.