US Man Arrested in Bahamas Case Over Lynette Hooker Disappearance
US Man Arrested in Bahamas Case Over Lynette Hooker Disappearance
Bahamas police arrest a 59-year-old US man in Abaco linked to Lynette Hooker’s disappearance after she fell overboard near Elbow Cay; investigators press on as the search continues.
Authorities in the Bahamas say a 59-year-old US man was arrested in Abaco and is being questioned in connection with the disappearance of Lynette Hooker. Hooker vanished after falling overboard from an eight-foot dinghy near Elbow Cay, swept away by strong currents.
The Royal Bahamas Police Force said the arrest was made in Abaco and that the man is not named publicly; a US Coast Guard official confirmed a criminal investigation has been opened into Hooker’s disappearance.
Brian Hooker, Lynette’s husband, told authorities that the couple had left Hope Town for Elbow Cay on Saturday evening when she fell overboard. He described his wife as an experienced sailor and said search teams have been working despite unpredictable seas and high winds.
Daughter Karli Aylesworth urged a thorough investigation and questioned how the incident could have happened, as family and volunteers continue to search the area.
Authorities have not disclosed further details, and the case remains a developing story as investigators review evidence and speak with those who were on the boat.
