Sources Reveal Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra's Alleged Cause of Death and Netizens Aren't Sympathetic: 'Are We Really Surprised?'

The mysterious death of Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra, an Irish fashion designer, has been reported as a possible accidental overdose. We previously reported that the 33-year-old was found aboard a boat docked at the exclusive Montauk Yacht Club in East Hampton, Long Island. More details have arrived as it was revealed that Christopher Durnan, an insurance mogul, owned the yacht.

Revisiting The Incident

Nolan-O'Slatarra was discovered on the Ripple, one of Durnan's two boats docked at the yacht club. People in the area reported hearing screams and proceeded to call 911.

While they tried to resuscitate her, she was later pronounced dead. People at the scene were reportedly awakened by a naked man throwing sunscreen at their boat, screaming to 'do something'.

Nolan-O'Slatarra is a native of Carlow, an Irish town. She immigrated to the US where she would co-found East x East, a swimwear label. Prior to this, she started out as a bottle service girl who worked in Soho.

Her death is still being investigated by Suffolk County's East End Drug Task Force. In addition, Suffolk County cops have not filed charges or identified any suspects in the case.

Notably, authorities haven't publicly ruled out the possibility of foul play. This comes despite their initial findings where no evidence of violence to the body was found.

About Nolan-O'Slatarra's Prior Legal Disputes

Months before Nolan-O'Slatarra's death, she recently filed her divorce from her ex, Sam Ryan. This news comes from court records reviewed by the Post.

Ryan's attorney, David Centeno, released a statement regarding the matter. He noted that the final papers had been submitted to the court.

'Before the Judgment of Divorce was issued, I became aware of Ms. Nolan-O'Slatarra's passing and promptly notified the court. Out of respect for the privacy of those involved and my ethical restraints, I cannot discuss whether there was a prenuptial agreement, mediation, or other private arrangements'.

Aside from this, Nolan-O'Slatarra and Dylan Grace, who co-founded the East x East brand, were sued in 2022. The dispute was filed by Out East Accessories, a Manhattan-based luxury eyeglass outlet.

The pair were accused of stealing $34,000 from a company bank account. The complaint also alleged that the couple also stole their entire eyewear inventory.

The suit claims that the duo even locked the owners out of their bank account, emails, and social media accounts via password changes. However, this was resolved as both parties settled in July 2022.

Netizens React To Durnan Link Amid Investigation

Netizens have voiced out their concerns with the matter, focusing on Nolan-O'Slatarra's relationship with Durnan. A commenter on the Post said 'I can only imagine how many other executives of major firms, who are expected to make significant decisions, engage in similar behavior'.

Another expressed their thoughts on illicit drugs, noting there is 'no such thing as an accidental overdose'. He maintained that either the individual either chose to ingest the drug or he/she was given the illicit drug without their willfully knowing.

A week ago, a redditor noted this possibility, saying that they wouldn't be surprised if it ends up being drug related or some sort of OD. A reply underneath also noted that Durnan's wife mysteriously died in 2018, suggesting a relation to the issue.

Christopher Durnan owns the Durnan Group in Rockville Centre, which manages the 'largest, most successful Workers Compensation Safety Group for Real Estate,' as per the company website.

He owns the Ripple, the boat where Nolan-O'Slatarra was found, along with Hell in a Bucket. The latter boat is docked in the yacht club as well, with both boats being nods to the Grateful Dead.

Unfortunately, Durnan hasn't given any comments about the matter.