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Thomas Gannon, age 56, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his home in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, according to Suffolk County Police.
Gannon was considered the prime suspect in the killing of 33-year-old Sabina Rosas at the posh Shou Sugi Ban House, located in the Long Island hamlet of Water Mill, on Monday, Oct. 28.
Rosas, a Brooklyn artist who also went by the name Sabina Khorramdel, was found dead in her guest room by a staff member at around 12:30 p.m.
Detectives did not say how the woman died, only that she was “a victim of violence.” An official cause will be determined by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s office.
Investigators did not speculate on a possible motive for the killing.
Rosas was co-founder of the non-profit organization Ruyò Journal, a platform focused on critical discourse in the arts, film, and theory in Central Asia. Her colleagues said they were “deeply heartbroken” to learn of her death.
“Driven by her incredible energy and vision, Sabina moved walls so that gardens could flourish, inviting everyone seeking light. She shared everything she had and supported all of us,” the organization said on Facebook.
“A beautiful soul and a gifted artist, she left an impactful legacy in the arts of Central Asia. The world feels empty without her.”
Shou Sugi Ban House bills itself as an award-winning wellness retreat and luxury spa focused on “global healing arts practices.” Rooms start at $850 per night.
Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact Suffolk County Police homicide detectives at 631-852-6392 or Suffolk County Crime Stoppers.
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