Suffolk County police have identified the woman who was found dead on a boat at the renowned Montauk Yacht Club early Tuesday morning as 33-year-old Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra who had taken up residence in Manhattan. According to CBS News York, an autopsy is pending to determine the cause of death, as the Suffolk County Homicide Squad carries forward with their ongoing investigation into the incident.
The mystery was compounded by reports from the yacht club members, one of whom recounted to the New York Post hearing screams emanating from the docks late Monday night. Nolan-O'Slatarra, remembered for her wide-reaching smile and warm disposition, was a figure well-embedded in the local tapestry, operating the pop-up shop of her swimwear brand East x East at the club.
Originally hailing from Carlow, Ireland, Nolan-O'Slatarra relocated to New York from Dublin in 2015, carving out a reputation as a marketing consultant and entrepreneur. Her LinkedIn profile, as noted by CBS News York, reveals she co-founded East x East and had recently launched a pop-up store in Montauk for the summer season, bolstering her presence in the local fashion and retail scene.
On the night in question, a 911 call was placed around midnight Tuesday, alerting East Hampton Town Police to a woman lying unconscious on the vessel. Efforts by Good Samaritans to revive her with CPR proved futile before first responders arrived and pronounced her dead on the scene, as reported by CBS News York. The yacht club expressed their cooperation with investigators and extended their commitment to the safety of guests and staff in a statement saying, "We are saddened to learn of the tragic incident that took place." Suffolk County police is urging anyone with information to reach out.
