Brian Hooker Also Fell Overboard Night of Arrest in Wife's Disappearance Case
Brian Hooker, 59, fell overboard while helping police search his boat the same night he was arrested in connection with his wife Lynette's disappearance in the Bahamas. His lawyer says Hooker was injured in the fall and denies any wrongdoing in his wife's case.
Brian Hooker fell into the water and was injured while helping police search his boat called "Soulmate" on Wednesday night, the same night he was arrested for his wife's disappearance. His Bahamas-based lawyer Terrel Butler released the statement Friday.
Lynette Hooker, an American woman, went missing near Hope Town in the Bahamas. Brian initially told authorities his wife fell into the water and was carried away by the current. The U.S. Coast Guard opened a criminal investigation into her disappearance.
Brian's lawyer says his client denies any wrongdoing and disputes claims made by Lynette's daughter. The 59-year-old remains in custody as authorities continue their investigation.
Details about both incidents are still emerging. Police have not explained how Brian fell overboard during their search or the extent of his injuries.
This adds another strange twist to an already puzzling missing person case involving American tourists. The incident raises questions about what really happened during the police investigation and whether both falls were accidents.
Police will continue investigating both Lynette's disappearance and the circumstances of Brian's fall during the boat search.
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