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Husband Falls Off Boat During Wife's Disappearance Probe
10 Apr
Summary
- Husband fell off transport boat, sustaining knee pain and abrasions.
- He was arrested as a suspect in his wife's disappearance at sea.
- Couple were experienced sailors traveling for over a decade.

Brian Hooker, 59, fell from a police transport boat on Wednesday, sustaining knee pain and abrasions while in custody in the Bahamas. He was arrested as a suspect in the disappearance of his wife, Lynette Hooker, a 55-year-old Michigan resident. The couple were experienced sailors who had documented their life at sea for over a decade. They reportedly set out on an eight-foot motorboat from Hope Town on Saturday evening, but only Brian returned. He stated his wife fell overboard with the boat keys, causing the engine to shut off, and he had to paddle to shore. Hooker's attorney stated that his client denies any wrongdoing and is cooperating with the investigation. The couple's daughter has called for a full investigation, citing prior issues between her parents.