The sugar daddy suspect in the slaying of a 33-year-old artist at a luxury Hamptons spa hotel has committed suicide, police said Wednesday.
Thomas Gannon, 56, was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his home on Hidden Brooke Drive in Honesdale, Pennsylvania.
His alleged victim Sabina Rosas was found dead in a bedroom at the Shou Sugi Ban House in Water Mill, Suffolk County, on Monday afternoon.
Gannon reportedly fled the $1,250-a-night hotel Monday morning and took a taxi to the Pennsylvania property, about a four-hour drive from Long Island.
Rosa’s fiancé and her mentor confirmed to the Daily Mail that she had been in a relationship with Gannon. Before naming the suspect, Suffolk County police had indicated they believed Rosas’ murder was a domestic incident.
Thomas Gannon, 56, (right) is seen with Sabina Rosas, 33, (left) and her mentor Liz Phillips (center)
Staff discovered the body of Sabina Rosas, 33, in a guest room at the Shou Sugi Ban House in Water Mill on Monday afternoon. Rosas, who was also known to use ‘Khorramdel’ as her middle name, was arrested in Miami last year for battery and is seen with a black eye
Rosas was apparently born in Tajikistan and moved to the US in 2009 at the age of 17
Rosas, who goes by another surname as Sabina Khorramdel, was arrested in Miami last year for battery and is seen with a black eye in her mugshots.
Police have not yet released the victim’s cause of death pending an autopsy.
In a statement, Rosas’ heartbroken relatives shared their grief and called her Sabina Khorramdel.
“It is with immense sadness that we announce the tragic death of Sabina Khorramdel, our beloved daughter, sister, fiancée and friend.
‘She was found murdered in a spa hotel near Southampton on Monday 28 October 2024.
“As the eldest of three daughters, Sabina brought excitement, adventure, joy and love to our family.
“She is survived by her loving mother, father, fiancé and divorced husband.
“We are devastated by this senseless loss and ask for privacy as we navigate this incredibly difficult time.
‘We urge anyone with information about the circumstances of Sabina’s death to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigation.
“Your support during this challenging time is a testament to how special Sabina was and will continue to be.”
Their message ended with a request for privacy as they mourned the loss of their beloved family member.
Rosas was born in Tajikistan and moved to the US in 2009 at the age of 17.
Staff discovered the woman’s body Monday afternoon in a guest room at the Shou Sugi Ban House in Water Mill
Suffolk County police have called the death suspicious and said the woman was the victim of violence. Police are seen outside the hotel on Tuesday
Shou Sugi Ban House is ‘a private sanctuary and gated grounds surrounded by evergreen trees and lush grasses.’
The retreat, which opened in 2019, has been featured in goop, Vogue and Conde Nast Traveler, among others.
It offers 13 guest studios spread over three acres, as well as “self-contained luxury residences for short-term rentals,” according to its website.
The studios, which can accommodate up to guests, offer a “luxurious soaking tub,” a modern gas fireplace and private garden patios.
Former guests of the hotel include actress Kate Hudson and journalist Katie Couric.
DailyMail.com has contacted the hotel for comment but has not yet issued a statement on the killing.
Residents from the area told it News 12 Long Island they were shocked by the apparent murder at the luxury retreat.
‘It’s a total shock, it has a good reputation in that place [I’ve] I’ve never heard anything bad about it. I know people who have used it,” said one local.