Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra, a 33-year-old fashion designer from Ireland who started the eco-friendly clothing brand East x East, was found dead on August 5, 2025, on a yacht at the Montauk Yacht Club in Long Island, New York. The cause of her death is still unknown and being investigated.
| Full Name | Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra |
| Age | 33 years |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Place of Birth | Carlow, Ireland |
| Residence | Manhattan, New York, USA |
| Height | Not publicly available |
| Occupation | Fashion designer, entrepreneur, marketing consultant |
| Known For | Founder of East x East (fashion brand), Founder of Duper (fashion accessories) |
| Education | Bachelor of Commerce, University College Dublin (UCD); Master’s in Digital Marketing, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School |
| Career Highlights | Started as a bottle service girl in Soho NYC; launched East x East and Duper in 2021; CEO of Brand Growth Consultants; Director at K4 Capital Management (since 2024) |
| Marital Status | Going through a divorce at time of death |
| Date of Death | August 5, 2025 |
| Place of Death | Onboard a yacht named “Ripple,” docked at Montauk Yacht Club, Long Island, New York |
| Cause of Death | Under investigation (possible drug overdose suspected, no signs of trauma) |
| Additional Info | Known for sustainability focus in fashion; remembered as kind and well-connected; family cooperating with ongoing homicide investigation |
Facts about Martha Nolan
- Martha was found unconscious on the yacht around midnight. People nearby tried CPR, but she was declared dead at the scene.
- The yacht, called Ripple, was owned by Christopher Durnan, a business investor and reportedly her boyfriend. Some people said they heard screams late at night from the docks.
- Police and forensic experts investigated, including doing an autopsy. They found no clear signs of violence, but the cause of death is still unknown until toxicology and other tests are done.
- There is speculation she might have died from an accidental drug overdose, but nothing has been confirmed. Her family wants answers.
- Martha was said to be in the middle of a divorce. Her family and lawyers are working with homicide detectives in Suffolk County, who are still investigating.
- Rumors that she had brain cancer were denied by her mother, who said Martha was perfectly healthy.
- The investigation also involves looking at technology evidence and speaking to people who were there.
- On the night of the incident, Christopher Durnan was seen panicking and trying to get help.
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