April 14, 2026
Husband of missing American woman will remain in Bahamas after jail release, attorney says
Terrel Butler told Fox News Digital that Brian Hooker is not leaving the Bahamas just yet, after he was released from a Freeport jail on Monday night.
TL;DR
- Brian Hooker was released from a Bahamian jail after five days.
- He will remain in the Bahamas to continue searching for his missing wife, Lynette Hooker.
- Hooker was arrested in connection with his wife's disappearance off the coast of Elbow Cay.
- He claims his wife fell overboard due to strong winds and rough seas while they were in a dinghy.
- Hooker denies any wrongdoing and stated he is heartbroken over the incident.
- Bahamian authorities can still re-arrest Hooker if they deem it necessary.