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NYC designer found dead on Montauk yacht ‘harassed’ and accused of fraud by boat owner days before death, texts reveal

Texts show Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra had unblocked Chris Durnan's phone number and quickly "harassed" just two days before she was found dead on his Montauk boat.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated crime & justice brief. The source report from NY Post says: Texts show Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra had unblocked Chris Durnan's phone number and quickly "harassed" just two days before she was found dead on his Montauk boat.

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  • Primary source: NY Post
  • Published: Aug 15, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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