Overview
- Bahamian police arrested Brian Hooker, 59, in Marsh Harbour on Wednesday for questioning in the disappearance of his wife, Lynette Hooker.
- The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed Wednesday it opened a criminal investigation and is working with Bahamian authorities.
- The multi-agency search that began Saturday night shifted Tuesday to a recovery effort after days of air, sea, drone and diver sweeps around Elbow Cay.
- Brian Hooker told police Lynette, 55, fell from an 8-foot dinghy near their yacht with the engine safety lanyard, cutting power to the boat as strong currents carried her away and he paddled to shore.
- Lynette’s daughter has questioned his account and cited past domestic issues, while his attorney says he denies wrongdoing and is cooperating with investigators.