An inquiry has been launched by Tanzanian authorities into the death of Ashly Robinson, a 31-year-old US influencer, who was found unresponsive in a luxury resort in Zanzibar. Her fiancé, Joe McCann, founder of the crypto investment firm Asymmetric, is being probed in connection with her alleged suicide. 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, and were separated twice before Robinson's body was discovered.
Despite initial reports suggesting Robinson died by suicide, police have stated that they are still investigating the circumstances surrounding her death and have withheld McCann's passport. McCann has been questioned by police and has been asked to remain in the country pending the outcome of Robinson's autopsy. The hotel has expressed its condolences to Robinson's family and has offered its full cooperation to the authorities.
Robinson's family has set up a GoFundMe page to help cover travel costs and other expenses, and has raised over $50,000. McCann, who has an estimated net worth of $45 million, is a prominent figure in the crypto industry, but recently 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.