Bartender Questions Disappearance Timeline at Sea

A bartender in the Bahamas has cast doubt on the timeline provided by Brian Hooker regarding his wife Lynette's disappearance at sea on April 3. Ken, the bartender at Abaco Inn, recalls serving the couple several drinks earlier that evening, noting Lynette went to a pool while Brian ordered. He found it suspicious that Brian claimed to have paddled for hours to reach Marsh Harbor, a distance he believes should only take a few hours.

Authorities briefly detained Brian in connection with Lynette's disappearance, but he was released without charge and denies any wrongdoing. Their yacht, the Soulmate, was anchored nearby. Brian told police that Lynette fell overboard in high winds and took the kill-switch key, forcing him to paddle ashore alone.

Lynette's daughter, Karlie Aylesworth, is skeptical of Brian's account. She stated her mother was a strong swimmer and questioned why she would be swimming away from the boat, especially since Brian usually steered their dinghy. Aylesworth also revealed a history of domestic violence and threats within the relationship, leading her to suspect foul play rather than an accident.

Brian Hooker broke his silence in a Facebook post on April 8, expressing heartbreak and stating his focus remains on searching for his wife. He vowed to continue looking for her and reiterated that he would never harm Lynette, whom he described as his beloved wife.