Crime Stories with Nancy Grace - Family push for second autopsy for young Irish designer found dead on yacht in United States | Crime Alert 6AM 08.19.25

Episode Date: August 19, 2025

Authorities on Long Island are investigating the mysterious death of New York fashion designer Martha Nolan, an Irish native whose body was discovered aboard a 54-foot yacht in Montauk on August 5th. A deadly mass shooting at a Brooklyn nightclub unfolds a chilling scene in the wee hours of Sunday morning. Arkansas teacher Andrew James McGann has pleaded not guilty to two counts of capital murder.A serious escalation in the investigation of a high-profile political attack in Minnesota.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crime alert, I'm Nancy Grace, breaking crime news now. Fashion designer Martha Nolan Ossalera's COD cause of death. Overdose. But wait a minute. The investigation is not over yet. Her family's not buying it. And they're calling for a second autopsy. What about it, John Limley?

Nancy authorities on Long Island are investigating the mysterious death of New York fashion designer Martha Nolan, an Irish native whose body was discussed. covered aboard a 54-foot yacht in Montauk on August 5th. Police say Nolan, founder of a boutique clothing line, was found unresponsive around midnight at the Montauk Yacht Club. Bystanders attempted CPR, but first responders pronounced her dead at the scene. An autopsy conducted the next day revealed no signs of violence. Suffolk County officials say the final cause of death is pending further investigation, with toxicology results still outstanding. A second autopsy may also be conducted at the request of her family before her remains

are returned to Ireland. Homicide detectives have met with Nolan's relatives represented by attorney Arthur Idala. He disputes speculation that a drug overdose was involved and says the family is waiting for a full accounting from investigators. Police confirm they are conducting a broad inquiry, including what they call a technological analysis of Nolan's communications. Retired NYPD Sergeant Joseph Jacqueline told our friends with CBS News that while no evidence of foul play has been reported, every unexplained death should be treated as suspicious until toxicology and other reports are complete. The yacht's owner described as both a business associate and significantly older than Nolan, reportedly alerted nearby boaters to call 911.

Authorities have not identified him as a suspect. Martha Nolan was 44 and in the midst of a divorce at the time of her death. Thanks, John. For the latest, crime and justice news, go to crimeonline.com, and please join us for our daily podcast, crime stories. More crime and justice news after this. Now with the latest crime and justice breaking news, crime online's John Limley. A deadly mass shooting at a Brooklyn nightclub unfolds a chilling scene in the wee hours of Sunday morning. Around 3.30 a.m., multiple gunmen opened fire inside the taste of the city lounge in Crown Heights.

The violence left three people dead, including a 19-year-old and nine others wounded. Emergency responders recovered dozens of shell casings and a firearm before the scene was cleared. Police are investigating whether this was gang-related, and so far no arrests have been reported. The NYPD described the attack as senseless, and local officials expressed a deep concern over gun violence in the community. Turning now to Arkansas, where teacher Andrew James McGahn has pleaded not guilty to two counts of capital murder. He stands accused of fatally stabbing a couple, 43-year-old Clinton-David Brink, and 41-year-old Kristen Amanda Brink. The couple were hiking with their children at the time in Devil's Den State Park July 26th. The children were unharmed. Arrested four days later at a Springdale Barbershop,

McGahn was linked to the crime through DNA evidence and is being held without bond. His next court appearance is scheduled for November 14th. No motive has been yet disclosed. In our final story, a serious escalation in the investigation of a high-profile political attack in Minnesota. Vance Bolter accused opposing as a police officer in an orchestrated mid-June assault that left former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband dead, and state Senator John Hoffman and his wife, critically injured, now faces upgraded state charges. These include two counts of first-degree murder and four counts of attempted murder, in addition to the six-count federal indictment, for murder, stalking, and firearms violations.

Authorities say Bolter planned the attacks over several months and targeted lawmakers specifically. The Federal Justice Department is taking the lead in prosecution and is considering pursuing the death penalty, a punishment not available under state law. Thanks, John. For the latest, Crime Injustice News, go to crimeonline.com, and please join us for our daily podcast, crime stories, where we do our base. to find missing people, especially children, and solve unsolved homicides. With this crime alert, I'm Nancy Grace.

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