NYC Artist’s Boyfriend Confesses to Her Murder Before being Found Dead

In a chilling turn of events, Thomas Gannon, known as the “benefactor” of celebrated New York City artist Sabina Rosas, was discovered dead on Monday at his Pennsylvania home, just hours after confessing to her murder.

The shocking confession came in a message Gannon sent to a family member moments before taking his own life, according to Wayne County, Pennsylvania coroner Edward Howell.

Howell, who spoke exclusively with Tri-County Independent, confirmed, “I verified the confession by reading the message sent by the decedent to a family member right before his death.” Officials withheld the details, including the family member’s identity and the exact wording of Gannon’s final message.

Rosas, also known professionally as Sabina Khorramdel, was a rising star in New York City’s art scene, beloved for her work with the Ruyo Journal, a platform she co-founded to elevate Central Asian art.

Her life was cut tragically short when her body was discovered inside the exclusive Shou Sugi Ban House spa in Water Mill, Long Island, where she and Gannon had checked in Sunday for a luxury retreat. The high-end spa, known for its serene aesthetic and $1,000-a-night accommodations, was meant to be a place of relaxation. Instead, it became the final setting in a story of betrayal and loss.

Sources report that the couple had enjoyed massages, with Rosas opting for an additional facial treatment. But Gannon left alone the next morning, calling an Uber for a 220-mile trip back to his home in Berlin Township, Pennsylvania. It was only later, around noon, when a spa employee found Rosas’s body. Suffolk County police, who responded to the call, have revealed little, confirming only that her death was a result of “violence.”

“The suspect is dead. That’s it, it’s over,” a spokesperson for the Suffolk County Police Department stated when pressed about further details. Authorities have kept the specifics of Rosas’s death under wraps, leading to swirling rumors as shocked friends and family search for answers.

Gannon’s confession came just before he took his own life with a gunshot to the head. An official statement from the coroner’s office confirmed this, reading, “The decedent confessed to committing the homicide immediately prior to taking his own life.”

Rosas’s artistic network, shocked and grief-stricken, is now dealing with what they describe as invasive media attention. Ruyo Journal, the arts platform Rosas championed, made a public statement on Instagram: “We implore the media to cease the scrutiny surrounding her death. The sensationalism from the tabloids has only added to our pain.” The statement also warned against impersonations of Rosas’s fiancé and friends, threatening legal action should anyone share private information.

The relationship between Gannon, a 56-year-old flooring contractor, and Rosas, 33, had reportedly been tumultuous. Gannon’s ex-wife, Karen, had filed for divorce last year, finalizing the split in January. Whether the end of his marriage contributed to his relationship with Rosas remains a mystery.

As law enforcement continues to keep details scarce, the artist community remembers Rosas not for the violent mystery surrounding her death, but for her impact on the art world. “Sabina had this radiant presence and such a passion for bringing forgotten voices to life through art,” shared a close friend. “That’s the Sabina we’ll remember.”