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Husband Arrested in Wife's Disappearance at Sea
13 Apr
Summary
- Husband Brian Hooker detained by police in wife's disappearance.
- Couple left dinghy in dark, without life jackets, says husband.
- Wife's family calls for thorough investigation into her death.
Brian Hooker, 58, was detained by Bahamian police in connection with the disappearance of his wife, Lynette Hooker, 55, who allegedly fell overboard from a dinghy on April 5. In a phone call to a friend, Brian described the incident as a 'cascade of failures,' stating they left too late and in the dark without life jackets.
The couple had departed Hope Town in an eight-foot motorboat and were returning to their yacht, Soulmate, when Lynette allegedly fell overboard with the boat keys. Brian reported that the engine shut off, forcing him to paddle to shore. Authorities confirmed Brian was questioned on probable cause and is considered a suspect, though not formally charged.
