A man wanted in connection with the slaying of a New York City woman at a chic Hamptons resort was found dead in Pennsylvania, police said Wednesday.
Thomas Gannon, 56, was suspected of murdering Sabina Rosas, 33, at Shou Sugi Ban House in Water Mill, about 90 miles east of midtown Manhattan, Suffolk County police said.
Gannon "was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his home" in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, about 200 miles from the murder scene, Suffolk County police said in a statement.
Gannon and Rosas, known as Sabina Khorramdel by her loved ones, knew each other, police said.
"We are not confirming the relationship, but we can say it was domestic in nature," a Suffolk County police spokesperson said.
Gannon's death will prevent Rosa's loved ones from knowing exactly what happened, they said.
"While we are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life, we also feel a profound sense of injustice," the family said in a statement.
"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," it said.
Rosas was the eldest of three daughters and was survived by her mother, her father, her fiancé and her separated husband, her family said.
An employee found her in a guest room Monday afternoon. The slaying “appears to be an isolated incident” with “no immediate danger to the public at this time,” Southampton police said in a statement.
A representative for Shou Sugi Ban House could not immediately be reached for comment Wednesday.
Shou Sugi Ban House bills itself as a resort that is "discreetly luxurious" and "grounded in sustainability and a deep love for raw natural beauty."
"Inspired by Japanese principles of wabi-sabi and a spirit of openness and exploration, Shou Sugi Ban House offers spa, healing arts, nutrition, fitness and complete wellness experiences in a holistic, educational setting," according to its website. "We welcome diverse points of view and are especially galvanized by the strength of women and the wisdom of community."
