Missing at Sea: Lynette Hooker Still Not Found as Husband Questioned in Bahamas

Nearly a week after Lynette Hooker vanished at sea near the Bahamas while the couple were aboard their yacht Soulmate, her husband Brian Hooker has been detained for questioning on probable cause; no charges have been filed. He maintains she fell from their dinghy in rough seas and currents pulled her away as he searched. Bahamian authorities have shifted from rescue to recovery, with no trace of Lynette found. The couple’s private life has drawn public scrutiny—her stepdaughter has raised concerns about the marriage and alleged past abuse, though investigators say they have not focused on this without evidence from the boat. The investigation remains ongoing and unresolved.
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