Suspect in Sabina Rosas Murder Had Long History with Victim, Former Professor Reveals

The untimely death of emerging artist Sabina Rosas, whose body was found at the Shou Sugi Ban House in Water Mill, New York, has left a shockwave across the art community. Having previously fled Tajikistan with her family to escape civil war, Sabina had built a promising career in the United States since her arrival in 2009.

A Romantic Entanglement Gone Awry

Tom Gannon, a Pennsylvania man, is suspected of having a prolonged romantic relationship with the victim. Reports suggest that though Sabina was attempting to distance herself from Gannon, their relationship had lasted for several years, leading to a complex and entangled dynamic that would eventually culminate in tragedy.

Despite her efforts to break free from this relationship, it appears that the emotional turmoil stemming from this bond may have played a significant role in the circumstances leading to her untimely demise.

The Mentor's Perspective

Liz Phillips, an art professor at SUNY Purchase, provided insight into the relationship between Gannon and Rosas. According to Phillips, despite Gannon's involvement in funding some of Sabina's projects, there was a palpable sense that she was attempting to distance herself from him. The professor's encounters with Gannon left her with an unsettling feeling, leading her to believe that Sabina was seeking a way to extricate herself from the relationship.