Death at Montauk Yacht Club
“The cause of death is pending further examination,” Suffolk County Police confirm as autopsy rules out visible signs of trauma. A 33-year-old woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances aboard a docked boat at the Montauk Yacht Club early Tuesday morning, sending shockwaves through the upscale Long Island community. The victim, identified as Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra, was discovered unconscious just before midnight, according to Suffolk County Police. A man, who has not been publicly identified, dialed 911 to report finding her unresponsive aboard the vessel.
“Good Samaritans attempted to perform CPR,” police said in a statement, “but first responders pronounced her dead on the boat.” Nolan-O’Slatarra’s body was transported to the Suffolk County medical examiner’s office where an initial autopsy revealed no obvious signs of violence. Still, authorities say the investigation remains open as the final cause of death is pending further forensic analysis and toxicology screening.
The circumstances surrounding Nolan-O’Slatarra’s presence on the boat remain unclear, including whether she was a guest, resident, or employee of the Montauk Yacht Club. Officials have not disclosed who owns the vessel or the identity of the man who found her, only noting that he made the emergency call shortly before 12 a.m. Police have not said whether foul play is suspected but confirmed that no arrests have been made and no persons of interest are currently being sought.
Located at the eastern tip of Long Island, the Montauk Yacht Club—now operating as Gurney’s Star Island Resort & Marina—is a luxury harbor known for its affluent clientele, multimillion-dollar yachts, and elite events. The high-profile location has only intensified public interest in the death, which comes amid a summer tourist boom in the Hamptons region.
As the community reels from the unsettling discovery, authorities are urging patience as forensic experts continue their analysis. “The investigation is active and ongoing,” Suffolk County Police said, reiterating that they are awaiting toxicology results before drawing any conclusions. Family and friends of Nolan-O’Slatarra have not yet released a public statement, and her social media accounts appear to have been deactivated or made private since news of her death broke. Authorities are asking anyone with information about Nolan-O’Slatarra’s activities prior to her death to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.
