An investigation is ongoing in Tanzania into the death of Ashly Robinson, the fiancée of Joe McCann, founder of the crypto investment firm Asymmetric, who died during a trip to Zanzibar. Robinson, a 31-year-old lifestyle influencer, was found unresponsive in a private villa at the luxury resort Zuri Zanzibar, where the couple was celebrating her birthday and recent engagement.
Despite the police confirming her death as a suicide following a 'misunderstanding' between the couple, they are still investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. The couple had reportedly been involved in a heated dispute before being separated by hotel staff, and Robinson's family has expressed doubts about the official cause of death. McCann, who has an estimated net worth of $45 million, has been questioned by police and has been asked to remain in the country while they await the results 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 help cover travel costs and other expenses, which has exceeded its target. McCann's firm, Asymmetric, has been in the news recently after he announced the shutdown of its 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.