Brian Hooker's Messages After Wife's Disappearance

Bahamas - Ekhbary News Agency

Brian Hooker, the husband of Lynette Hooker who disappeared in the Bahamas, shared details of the incident with a friend via private messages. According to communications exclusively reviewed by CBS News, Hooker stated that his wife fell overboard during a nighttime boat ride. He claimed she attempted to swim back to him, but strong winds quickly separated them. Lynette Hooker, originally from Michigan, has been missing since Sunday. Her husband was arrested Wednesday night for questioning in connection with the case but has not been charged. His attorney noted he could be held for up to 48 hours, potentially extended to 96.

In messages exchanged with Daniel Danforth, a friend they met through a shared interest in boating, Brian Hooker described being swept away by currents and trying to paddle with a single oar for seven hours until he washed ashore on a nearby island. Bahamian police reported that Brian Hooker arrived at Marsh Harbor boat yard early Sunday morning, stating his wife was missing. Friends of the family have expressed concerns over inconsistencies in Hooker's accounts and his actions, including moving the boat from the scene shortly after the disappearance.