Thomas Gannon, Honesdale, Pennsylvania man, 56, believed to be victim’s sugar daddy, kills self after murdering Sabina Rosas aka Sabina Khorramdel at Shou Sugi Ban House in Water Mill, Long Island in a domestic violence episode. Victim had also been engaged to a third man who was aware of suspect.
A sugar daddy suspected in the slaying of a 33 year old Brooklyn artist at a $1250 a night luxury spa hotel in the Hamptons killed himself, police announced on Wednesday.
Thomas Gannon, 56, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his home on Hidden Brooke Drive in Honesdale, Pennsylvania.
His alleged victim Sabina Rosas was found dead inside a bedroom at the Shou Sugi Ban House in Water Mill, Suffolk County, on Monday afternoon.
Sabina Rosas tangled love triangle with killer & fiancee
Sugar daddy, his sugar baby and her fiancee …
Gannon and Rosas were seen checking into the resort together, but Gannon was captured on surveillance footage leaving the spa alone on Monday afternoon, taking a taxi to the property in Pennsylvania, around a four-hour drive from Long Island, NBCNY reported.
The home where he was found deceased is listed for sale for $550,000, according to an online listing cited by the nypost.
The home, a three-bedroom, three-bathroom house is perched on an elevated deck with large windows offering stunning views of the surrounding woods.
The three-acre lot includes a pool and a private stream, according to the listing.
Rosas fiancé and her mentor told the dailymail that she had been in a relationship with Gannon.
Not immediately understood was the dynamics in the seemingly potential love triangle dilemma.
The man’s suicide death follows Suffolk County cops indicating prior to naming Gannon as the suspect that they believed Rosas’ murder was a domestic incident.
Police say it was determined she was a victim of violence, though they did not say how she died.
Cops have not released a cause of death for the victim, pending an autopsy.
Victim’s family release updated statement
In a statement Wednesday, the victim’s family mourned her as ‘Sabina Khorramdel, our beloved daughter, sister, fiancee and friend.’
‘As the eldest of three daughters, Sabina brought excitement, adventure, joy and love to our family,’ read the statement in part. ‘We are devastated by this senseless loss and ask for privacy as we navigate this incredibly difficult time.’
The family later issued an updated statement upon learning the suspect was dead.
‘This news has left our family with a mix of sorrow and frustration. While we are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life, we also feel a profound sense of injustice,’ the family said. ‘Sabina deserves justice, and we were seeking accountability for her death. The loss of the suspect means we will never hear the truth about what happened to her. This outcome has robbed us of the opportunity to find closure through the legal process.’
Of note, Sabina was arrested in Miami last year for battery and is seen with a black eye on her mugshots. It remained unclear in that episode who the assault victim was.
Rosas was born in Tajikistan and moved to the US in 2009 at the age of 17.
Her death comes off the heels a recent photography exhibit, titled, ‘Coming Home’, where Sabina travels back to her place of birth where documenting landscapes and new terrains.
Brooklyn artist’s journey
Notes a description: ‘As she revisits her past Khorramdel documents instances of sorrow and loss she encounters along the way.
In this deeply personal project, Khorramdel navigates unfamiliar territories with no prior photography experience or set locations.’
Reads the artist’s bio: ‘In 2023, she co-founded the Ruyò Journal, a platform dedicated to fostering Central Asian cultural discourse and supporting its community. Khorramdel’s foundation of Ruyò provides a vessel for returning to the region, grounding herself in its soil, and building a foundation to continue exploring the magical properties of channeling internal and external environments for greater harmony.’
Noted a recent fundraiser for an artist residency in Portugal Sabina had posted:
‘As I approach my 33rd birthday, I can’t help but chuckle at the fact that 33 is often associated with the age of Jesus when he made his ultimate sacrifice. While I’m not planning anything dramatic, I see this year as a turning point in my life.’
The Shou Sugi Ban House calls itself ‘a space inspired by the principles of wabi-sabi and wellness traditions that value the simple beauty and healing properties found within the natural world.’
Brooklyn artist aka sugar baby living gilded existence
Shou Sugi Ban House is ‘a private sanctuary and gated compound surrounded by evergreen trees and lush grasses,’ according to its website.
The retreat, which opened in 2019, has been featured on goop, Vogue and Conde Nast Traveler, among other luxury publications.
It offers 13 guest studios across three acres as well as ‘standalone luxury residences for short-term rentals,’ according to its website.
The studios, which accommodate up to to guests, offer a ‘luxurious soaking tub,’ modern gas fireplace, and private garden patios.
The investigation remains ongoing. Southampton Police say they believe the death to be an isolated incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Suffolk County Police Homicide Division at 631-852-6396.
