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Chilling text messages sent to woman, 33, before she was found dead on yacht in major tourist destination
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Published 18:39 14 Nov 2025 GMT

Chilling text messages sent to woman, 33, before she was found dead on yacht in major tourist destination

Martha Nolan's body was discovered by police on August 5

Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton

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The final movements of a 33-year-old who mysteriously died on a yacht back in August have been revealed.

Over the summer, the affluent area on Montauk was shaken by the news that a young woman had been discovered unconscious on a yacht.

The yacht was docked at the Montauk Yacht Club, and Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra (who just went by Nolan professionally) was onboard.

Good samaritans performed CPR on her when her body was found, but sadly, she was declared dead by first responders.

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Police said in a statement at the time of her passing: "Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra, 33, of Manhattan, New York, was pronounced dead on the boat by First Responders.

"The preliminary investigation and exam were inconclusive regarding the cause of death, which will be determined by an autopsy conducted by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office."

East x East founder Martha Nolan died in August (TikTok/@martha_nolan)
East x East founder Martha Nolan died in August (TikTok/@martha_nolan)

An initial post-mortem later suggested that there were no signs of violence relating to her death. Nolan's official cause of death is still pending toxicology, histology and further tests, says the Mirror.

As the investigation into her death continues, New York Magazine have released details on Nolan's last day, as well as her final text exchanges.

According to the magazine, on August 4, the day before Nolan's death, she met with Christopher Durnan, who was an outside investor of her fashion brand East x East.

Durnan and Nolan agreed to meet on his boat at 7:30pm on the day in question at the Montauk Yacht Club. They took the boat out and drank champagne while watching the sunset, says the news outlet.

After a couple of hours, Nolan's friends began to wonder where she was, and after looking on Find My, they saw her dot floating in the middle of the ocean.

Martha's friends were worried when they tracked her on Find My (Getty Stock Image)
Martha's friends were worried when they tracked her on Find My (Getty Stock Image)

One of her friends proceeded to write in the chat: "lmao. I’m sure her phone died. Or maybe she’s dead."

Nolan replied 10 minutes later with: "Lol i’m at the yacht club now, my phone is on."

An hour or so after, Nolan actually died in circumstances that remain unknown. As of November 7, the police are yet to arrest anyone in connection.

Speaking to New York Magazine, Nolan's East x East business partner Dylan Grace described her as having a love for luxury items.

"She liked boats, she liked private planes. She always loved the nice hotels," Grace said. "She kind of liked the lifestyle, and I think it motivated her to keep grinding.

"She was manifesting a beautiful and luxurious life."

Featured Image Credit: Instagram/@marthanolan

Topics: New York, News, US News

Niamh Shackleton
Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton is an experienced journalist for UNILAD, specialising in topics including mental health and showbiz, as well as anything Henry Cavill and cat related. She has previously worked for OK! Magazine, Caters and Kennedy.

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