Uber Driver Recounts Creepy Silent Ride With NYC Artist's Suspected Killer

Uber Driver Recounts Creepy Silent Ride With NYC Artist's Suspected Killer

An Uber driver who claims he drove the suspected killer of a beloved New York City artist from the ritzy Hamptons spa where he murdered her to Pennsylvania, where he shot himself, recounted the tense, four-hour drive with the silent suspect.

The driver, Ozan Musullu, told the Daily Mail that Thomas Gannon, 56, seemed “miserable” during the drive to his home in Honesdale, Pa. Gannon was silent during the trip, only speaking to give some directions towards the end. He got into the Uber at the $1,000-a-night Shou Subi Ban House around 8 a.m. Monday — four hours before artist Sabina Rosas’ body was found by a spa employee.

Gannon, who wore a long black coat and identified himself as “Tom,” showed no signs of blood on his clothes. The driver recalled that Gannon seemed agitated at first but barely said “Thank you” when they arrived at his house. He also did not tip on top of the $370 ride fee.

Musullu's story only came to light after a Daily Mail reporter, working on the story, got into his Uber the next day.

When police arrived at Gannon’s rustic Honesdale cabin on Wednesday, they found him dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Rosas’ partner, Ryder Iwata, told The Post that Gannon was an “art benefactor” who apparently funded some of Rosas’ work as a painter. Iwata described Gannon as a “psychopath” who killed his longtime love in cold blood.

The authorities confirmed that Rosas’ death was the result of “violence,” but did not provide any updates about her cause of death. A spokesperson for the Suffolk County Police Department said, "There’s not going to be [an update]. The suspect is dead. That’s it, it’s over."

Police described Rosas and Gannon’s situation as “domestic,” though Iwata said the pair’s relationship was never romantic. He said Gannon was “very odd” and “socially inept” and that Rosas felt “trapped” by him “psychologically”.

Liz Phillips, Rosas’ mentor, confirmed Iwata’s characterization of the relationship. She said, "He supplied her with money to facilitate her adventures and seemed to worship her imagination and various quests. She was bored often but appreciated his help.”

In addition to her relationship with Itawa, Rosas was also legally separated from her husband when she died. A few months before Rosas was killed, Gannon was the top contributor to her GoFundMe, which raised cash for her artistic projects. He wrote in a comment accompanying his $1,000 contribution, “You have an amazing gift and soon all the world will see. I love you.”