Published Apr 13, 2026, 9:46 PM ET · Updated 7 months ago · 1 source

Bahamas police release Michigan man questioned after his wife disappeared from the couple’s boat

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Police in the Bahamas have released a Michigan man who said his wife disappeared after falling overboard from a small boat in waters off the island nation, authorities said Monday. Brian Hooker, of Onsted in southern Michigan, had been in police custody since April 8 after being questioned by authorities. Law enforcement freed him after consulting with prosecutors who recommended against filing charges at this time, with investigations underway. Brian Hooker told police that Lynette Hooker, 55,