Husband Walks Free in Wife's Disappearance

0:00It's April 14. I'm Corey with The Story, and this is Tampa Bay News today, your AI-powered local news. Brian Hooker, husband of missing 55-year-old Lynette Hooker, walks free from Bahamian custody on Monday after cops miss their charge. Deadline Lynette vanished earlier this month during a boat trip near Elbow K when she reportedly fell overboard into rough waters. Investigators grab Brian for questioning, but let him go around 7.50 pm. Lynette's no formal charges dropped by the 7.20 pm cutoff. Under local law. Earlier this week, police detained Brian Days after the incident on April 4, probing the details of that Saturday night ride in their eight-foot, motorboat from Hope Town. He claims worsening weather and strong winds swept her away with the boat losing power after the ignition keys sank with her pocket. Lynette's daughter Carly voiced serious doubts, saying her mom was a seasoned sailor unlikely to just tumble off like that. The family had documented years of voyages on social media as the sailing hookers, but

1:02Carly also pointed to a rocky marriage that I heated, especially with drinks involved. Brian's lawyer says his client fully cooperated, denying any role in her disappearance, while search efforts continue amid those strong currents that complicated the initial rescue. For now, no charges stick, but the case stays open as Bahamas authorities dig deeper into what really went down on those dark waters.