Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra’s family is still searching for answers after her death at age 33.
“They want more details,” attorney Arthur Aidala told The New York Post on Wednesday, August 13. “The circumstances surrounding this are far from typical.”
Aidala continued, “They would like to know anyone who was with Martha that evening. Earlier that evening, at the time of the actual incident, we know one person who was there. Was anyone else around?”
Amid unfounded reports that Nolan-O’Slatarra died of an overdose, Aidala claimed that the family “did not know her to be someone who used drugs.”
What Happened to Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra? What We Know About Her Death
In a press conference on Wednesday, Aidala claimed that “people are still being questioned.” He added, “The family has had a sit-down with the Suffolk County homicide detectives. They are doing a deep, deep dive, a deep investigation.”
Aidala alleged that the family “absolutely” is worried that Nolan-O’Slatarra could have unknowingly consumed a drug. “If there was any kind of drug and drug use, they want to know. Who’s doing the drugs?” he said.
Nolan-O’Slatarra’s identity was confirmed by the Suffolk County Police Department on August 5, after a body was found on a boat at the Montauk Yacht Club just after midnight.
Ahead of the confirmation, the East Hampton Town Police received a 911 call reporting that an unconscious body was found, according to ABC News. Authorities alleged that some individuals attempted to revive Nolan-O’Slatarra by CPR, but she was reportedly pronounced dead by first responders.
The owner of the yacht, which CBS reported was a 50-to-60-foot vessel located off Star Island Road, has not been publicly identified.
Designer Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra Found Dead at Montauk Yacht Club at 33
“We are saddened to learn of the tragic incident that took place. Our team is cooperating with law enforcement in their ongoing investigation and remains committed to the safety and well-being of our guests and staff. We have no further comment at this time,” a Montauk Yacht Club spokesperson told the outlet at the time.
A preliminary investigation and examination were inconclusive regarding Nolan-O’Slatarra’s cause of death, authorities told NBC News. Police claimed that an autopsy “did not show evidence of violence.” Nolan-O’Slatarra’s final cause of death is pending further examination, per NBC News.
After Nolan-O’Slatarra’s death, she was mourned by Gurney’s — where she had a pop up shop for her clothing and accessory company called East x East.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic news regarding Martha Nolan and extend our sincere condolences to her family and loved ones,” the statement to Vanity Fair read. “While Martha was not an employee of Gurney’s, we were proud to host her East x East pop-up and admired her entrepreneurial spirit and creative vision.”
