Lynette Hooker case: Timeline of her disappearance after a ship journey along with her husband in Bahamas

American girl Lynette Hooker was reported lacking within the Bahamas on April 4, 2026, after an evening time boat journey along with her husband, Brian Hooker. He informed authorities his spouse fell from their eight-foot dinghy whereas they sailed from Hope Town to Elbow Cay. After Brian was arrested for questioning, he was launched on April 13 and has since left the island. His lawyer informed CBS News he plans to return to the Bahamas to seek for Lynette. Brian has denied any wrongdoing. Here’s a timeline on the case.

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