Boat Owner with Past Assault Charges Linked to Designer Found Dead at Hamptons Yacht Club

Martha Nolan-O’Slattarra, a fashion designer from Ireland, is found unresponsive on a boat named “Ripple.”

The yacht is reportedly owned by insurance mogul Christopher Durnan, 60, who was present at the scene and allegedly ran down the dock screaming for help.

The wealthy yacht owner was once accused of fighting and biting a former New York firefighter during a tribute concert, commemorating 20 years after the 9/11 terror attacks.

CPR is attempted by a good Samaritan, but first responders pronounce Martha dead at the scene. Initial autopsy results showed no signs of violence.

As rumors swirl of drug overdose, Martha’s family strongly denies those claims and rumors of brain cancer by hiring attorney Arthur Aidala to ensure a thorough investigation is performed.

The official cause of death is inconclusive, pending toxicology reports.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

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Matthew Mangino – Attorney, Former District Attorney (Lawrence County); Author: “The Executioner’s Toll: The Crimes, Arrests, Trials, Appeals, Last Meals, Final Words and Executions of 46 Persons in the United States”
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Dr. Bethany Marshall –  Psychoanalyst, Author: “Deal Breaker,” and featured in hit show “Paris in Love” on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive
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Ron Bateman – Former Sheriff for Anne Arundel County, Maryland – Former Homicide and Undercover Narcotics Detective, Author of Crime Trilogy “Silent Blue Tears” (he is currently directing and producing a film documentary on the murders at the Capital Gazette Newspaper in Annapolis); TikTok: @Ron.Bateman.655
Joe Scott Morgan
Joseph Scott Morgan – Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author of “Blood Beneath My Feet,” and Host: “Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan;” X @JoScottForensicith Joseph Scott Morgan;” X:@JoScottForensic
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Lauren Conlin  – Investigative Journalist, Host of The Outlier Podcast, and also Host of “Corruption: What Happened to Grant Solomon; X- @Conlin_Lauren/ Instagram- @LaurenEmilyConlin/YouTube- @LaurenConlin4
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Dave Mack – Crime Stories Investigative Reporter

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