Water Mill, N.Y. — A grim discovery at a luxury resort in the Hamptons led to a tragic conclusion this week, as the suspect in a woman’s murder was found deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities in Suffolk County identified the man as Thomas Gannon, 56, whose body was found in his residence in Honesdale, Pennsylvania.
The investigation began after Sabina Rosas, 33, was found dead by a resort employee at Shou Sugi Ban House, a well-known retreat destination in the Hamptons. The incident occurred early Monday afternoon, with law enforcement describing the scene of her death as both violent and bloody. It was immediately classified as a homicide.
Detectives disclosed that Gannon, who was reportedly in a romantic relationship with Rosas, had arrived with her at the resort. Surveillance footage shows he left the property alone later that Monday morning, hours before the discovery of Rosas’ body.
As the news of her death spread, Rosas’ bereaved family issued a touching statement highlighting her life accomplishments and their profound loss. Described as the vibrant eldest of three daughters, Rosas was praised for bringing joy and adventure into their lives. She is survived by her parents, a fiancé, and a separated husband.
Professionally, Rosas was known for her significant contribution to the arts, particularly through her founding of the RUYO Journal, an influential platform dedicated to fostering critical discourse on Central Asian art, film, and theory. Her organization mourned her as a visionary whose passionate commitment to the arts made her a central figure in cultural dialogues.
The Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s office is tasked with determining the official cause of Rosas’ death.
Local authorities continue investigating the circumstances leading to the tragic events, treating the case as possibly domestic in nature. Meanwhile, the community and the artistic circles that knew Rosas are left to reckon with the void her untimely death has created. Her impact on promoting cultural and scholarly discussions about Central Asia by no means ends with her demise, as her legacy within the art community remains influential.
This incident has cast a somber shadow over Shou Sugi Ban House, a peaceful setting designed for relaxation and renewal, now the backdrop of a haunting and high-profile investigation.