Overview
- Mourners held a funeral Mass at the Cathedral of the Assumption in Carlow on Wednesday, followed by burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
- Nolan-O’Slatarra, 33, was found unresponsive on Aug. 5 aboard the Sea Ray “Ripple” at the Montauk Yacht Club, where bystanders attempted CPR before she was pronounced dead.
- The Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s preliminary findings showed no visible external trauma, and homicide detectives are leading an active investigation with no arrests announced.
- District Attorney Ray Tierney said investigators are awaiting the final toxicology report and stressed screening for novel designer drugs, including substances such as xylazine, which can extend testing timelines.
- Her family retained attorney Arthur Aidala, sought a second autopsy, and repatriated her remains with help from the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust; reports identify the boat as linked to businessman Christopher Durnan, who has not been charged.