Artist’s Tragic Death in the Hamptons

Sabina Khorramdel Rosas, a 33-year-old artist from NYC, was found dead at a Hampton spa last year, having been attacked with a hammer. A disturbing suicide note left by Thomas J. Ganon, 56, referred to Rosas as his “real demon.”

According to newly obtained records, Rosas was killed at the Shou Sugi Ban House Spa in Southampton on October 28, 2024. The news of her brutal murder sent shockwaves through both her community and the New York art scene.

While Suffolk County police had previously withheld details about Rosas’ death, recent documents reveal how violent the incident truly was. She sustained a severe skull fracture and had multiple injuries on her face, neck, arms, and legs. Defensive wounds on her hands suggest that she fought for her life.

Ganon, covered in blood in the shared bed, left Rosas lying there. They had checked into Unit 12 on the evening of October 26, 2024. Soon after the event, Ganon took a 200-mile Uber ride back to his home in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. During this time, he sent a series of unsettling messages to his ex-wife that hinted at his mental state.

In his messages, he expressed frustration over Rosas allegedly draining his finances. He wrote, “She has no power over me or anyone else. I know you—or anyone else—won’t believe it, but she was a real demon,” adding that he felt she was threatening his life. His conclusion was chilling: “I stopped her yesterday. The only way was to kill her.”

After sending these texts, he reportedly took his own life with a .380 semi-automatic handgun. Police records indicate that Ganon owned the construction materials used in the murder. A bloody hammer, with a brand name still visible, was found under the bed in their hotel room.

Rosas, who had immigrated from Tajikistan in 2009, had been married before but left her husband in 2021 to start a relationship with Ganon. While pursuing her passion for art, she founded Ruyò Journal, focusing on Central Asian art. Unfortunately, her romantic life had begun to deteriorate, as there were reports that she was considering breaking up with Ganon.

Her family released a statement mourning her loss, describing her as the eldest daughter who brought joy and adventure to their lives. Similarly, the artistic community expressed their sorrow over the loss of such a vibrant talent.

Suffolk County police quickly identified Ganon as the primary suspect. An obituary published later did not mention his crimes or suicide. Instead, it praised him as a man of incredible talent and warmth, a contrast to the tragic circumstances of Rosas’ death.