Husband of missing American woman in the Bahamas leaves country, lawyer says
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Brian Hooker, husband of Lynette Hooker who went missing at sea in the Bahamas, has left the country due to his mother's illness but plans to return, according to his lawyer.
- Lynette Hooker disappeared on April 4 after reportedly falling off their dinghy while traveling between Hope Town and Elbow Cay.
- Brian Hooker was taken into custody last week and released on Monday night; he maintains that he would never harm his wife.
- The Royal Bahamas Police Force and other officials continue to search for Lynette Hooker, with the police informed of Brian Hooker's departure.
- The situation remains ongoing, with updates expected as the investigation progresses.
