Husband of woman missing in Bahamas has been released from police custody

14 Apr 2026 • 5:36 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Brian Hooker, husband of missing American woman Lynette Hooker, has been released without charges by Bahamian police after being questioned about her disappearance.
  • Lynette Hooker, 55, of Michigan, reportedly fell overboard from a motorboat on April 4 while traveling with her husband from Hope Town to Elbow Cay, with strong currents carrying her away.
  • Brian Hooker, 59, was held in custody and questioned for over three hours about his wife's disappearance and their relationship, but he denied any wrongdoing.
  • Bahamas police, after consulting with local prosecutors, stated that no charges would be filed against Brian Hooker at this time, pending the outcome of further investigations.
  • The couple had a history of relationship issues, including a temporary separation in 2024 and mutual assault accusations in 2015; Lynette remains missing, and both Bahamian police and the U.S. Coast Guard are investigating.

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