US EditionHusband of American woman missing in Bahamas will remain in police custody after being questioned, attorney says
Police are questioning Brian Hooker on a possible harm-resulting-in-death charge as the search for Lynette Hooker shifts to recovery.
- The Royal Bahamas Police Force extended Brian Hooker's detention through Monday evening following his arrest in connection with his wife Lynette Hooker's disappearance, his attorney said Friday.
- Brian Hooker told investigators his 55-year-old wife fell from an 8-foot dinghy near Elbow Cay on Saturday, with strong currents subsequently carrying her away before he could reach her.
- Lynette Hooker's daughter, Aylesworth, questioned the account, asking, "Why wouldn't he drop anchor and look for her?" after a jarring notification call that left her skeptical.
- Assistant Commissioner Advardo Dames of the Royal Bahamas Police Force cited "probable cause" for the arrest, while the search shifted to a recovery mission on Tuesday.
- Terrel Butler, representing Brian Hooker, stated he "categorically and unequivocally denies any wrongdoing," noting his client's "intense frustration" over being unable to continue the search for his wife.
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