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The enigmatic circumstances surrounding the death of a promising Irish fashion entrepreneur are stirring many questions. She was seemingly on track with her American dream, yet just over a week ago, she was discovered lifeless on a boat in Montauk, New York’s elite yacht club.
Martha Nolan, aged 33 and a swimwear designer for the budding brand East X East, was found unresponsive at about midnight between August 4 and August 5. This incident took place at the private Montauk Yacht Club on Long Island’s eastern edge, according to police reports.
A witness recounted to 27East that the boat’s owner, a man in his 60s who was reportedly unclothed, frantically sought out neighbors along the dock in an effort to revive her. Despite the attempts, she was declared deceased at the location.
The circumstances around Nolan’s passing have captured public attention, as reports indicate she was alone on the vessel with its owner, despite being in a steady relationship with someone else. (Image Source: Martha Nolan/Instagram)
Others present on different boats at the Montauk Yacht Club that night told 27East that the owner was in possession of two adjacent boats in the marina. In his distress, he reportedly dashed for assistance, shaking items at nearby vessels to awaken their crews.
Joseph Scott Morgan, a forensic expert, mentioned on “Fox & Friends” that a thorough boat investigation, coupled with toxicology results, might unveil crucial insights into the incident. However, police have yet to indicate any suspicious discoveries or illegal activities associated with the boat.
“The question I want to know is, when they swept through this vessel, did they encounter any trove of drugs in there?” Morgan said. “And it doesn’t have to be huge packages – I’m talking about baggies of things, anything indicative of current or long-standing drug abuse… syringes, coke spoons… scales if you’re looking at a wider operation.”
Many questions remain unanswered about the mysterious death of an Irish fashion entrepreneur who died on a boat docked at an exclusive yacht club in Montauk, New York, more than a week ago. (Tiktok/ @martha_nolan; Doug Kuntz)
“You hear the story of an individual alerting the rest of the public, and he’s nude and he’s running outside of the boat screaming… I gotta tell you, man, I’ve got questions.”
Renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden told Fox News Digital previously that authorities in Suffolk County should know the cause of death “within a week,” pending toxicology results.
In addition to her personal legal disputes, Nolan was also involved in legal conflicts related to her business dealings.
According to a 2022 civil lawsuit filed by Out East Accessories Inc., viewed by Fox News Digital, she was accused of being terminated for cause in late 2021 and then stealing $34,000 from the company’s bank account and its entire inventory of luxury eyewear.
According to the court filing, she and another individual “ransacked Out East,” sold or gifted the products without authorization, and caused irreparable financial harm to the business. Nolan denied the allegations through counsel.
The case was dismissed with prejudice in July 2022 after both parties reached a confidential settlement, effectively closing the matter permanently.
Nolan was a frequent visitor to Montauk and lived in Manhattan. (Michael Dorgan/Fox News Digital)
The Irish entrepreneur’s swimwear label was flourishing in the highly competitive market and locals said they were familiar with it.
Earlier in the summer, she secured a pop-up shop at Gurney’s, regarded as one of the most exclusive retail spots in the Hamptons.
On social media, the Irish immigrant shared behind-the-scenes footage of her brand, including photoshoots and pop-up events, as well as footage of her riding in private jets and helicopters.
Locals told Fox News Digital last week that she was friendly, well-liked and deeply passionate about her business.
“She was very sweet, very, very sweet… very invested in her business and actually it was starting to take off,” one woman said. “She was very proud of her accomplishments.”
