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Lynette Hooker's Bahamas disappearance being investigated as possible murder

Lynette Hooker's Bahamas disappearance being investigated as possible murder

Summary

The disappearance of Lynette Hooker, a Michigan woman missing in the Bahamas since April, is being investigated as a possible foreign murder of a U.S. citizen. The U.S. Coast Guard is actively searching the area with specialized divers using new GPS data to find evidence, while the investigation continues under a federal law that covers murders of U.S. nationals abroad.

Key Facts

  • Lynette Hooker, 55, went missing in the Bahamas in April.
  • The U.S. Coast Guard sent a ship and divers to search near Marsh Harbour.
  • The Bahamian government allowed the U.S. divers to search new areas.
  • GPS data from an electronic device is guiding the search for evidence and Hooker's body.
  • Lynette was last seen near Aunt Pat's Bay, close to Elbow Cay and Hope Town.
  • Brian Hooker, Lynette’s husband, gave a story about her falling overboard during rough waters.
  • GPS data from Brian Hooker’s device showed movements that do not match his account.
  • Brian Hooker was arrested but released without charges; he denies any wrongdoing.
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