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Coast Guard seizes sailboat in Lynette Hooker's disappearance probe, sources say

Coast Guard seizes sailboat in Lynette Hooker's disappearance probe, sources say

Summary

The U.S. Coast Guard has taken control of a sailboat called "Soulmate" connected to the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, a Michigan mother missing since April 2026 in the Bahamas. Investigators are interviewing witnesses and looking into other boats as part of the ongoing investigation.

Key Facts

  • The sailboat "Soulmate," used by Brian and Lynette Hooker, was seized by the U.S. Coast Guard.
  • The boat left Marsh Harbour in the Bahamas on a trip to the U.S. before being taken into custody.
  • Lynette Hooker was last seen on April 4, 2026, near Aunt Pat’s Bay, Bahamas.
  • Her husband, Brian Hooker, reported she fell overboard during a nighttime dinghy ride.
  • Brian Hooker denies any wrongdoing and has not been charged with a crime.
  • Bahamian authorities held Brian Hooker for five days before releasing him.
  • Investigators are interviewing witnesses and seeking information about another sailboat seen in the area.
  • Brian Hooker traveled to the U.S. after his release and his current location is unknown.
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