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Coast Guard Seizes Boat in Hooker Disappearance Probe
11 May
Summary
- U.S. Coast Guard investigators seized the sailboat 'Soulmate' in the Bahamas.
- Lynette Hooker was last seen April 4, 2026, after reportedly falling overboard.
- Her husband, Brian Hooker, was questioned but released by Bahamian authorities.
The U.S. Coast Guard has seized the sailboat "Soulmate" in the Bahamas, a vessel linked to the disappearance of Lynette Hooker. Sources indicate the boat departed Marsh Harbour on Friday and was taken into custody by the Coast Guard on Saturday while en route to the U.S. This action escalates the Coast Guard Investigative Service's probe into Hooker's vanishing.
Lynette Hooker was last observed on the night of April 4, 2026, near Aunt Pat's Bay. Her husband, Brian Hooker, stated she fell overboard during a dinghy ride. He was questioned by Bahamian authorities but has since been released. Brian Hooker has denied any wrongdoing and has not faced charges.
Investigators have been actively interviewing potential witnesses as part of their inquiry. Recently, images of a different sailboat were released, seeking interviews with its occupants or owners. Lynette Hooker's daughter expressed her grief on Mother's Day, noting the difficulty of her mother not being a text away.
