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Published on 09:05 GMT

Brian Hooker leaves Bahamas to be with ailing mother as search for wife continues

Amid the ongoing search for his wife, Brian Hooker has left the Bahamas to see his ailing mother, his attorney told CBS News. Hooker plans to return to the Bahamas as the search for his wife, Lynette Hooker, who disappeared during a nighttime boat ride …

Source: CBS News - Neutral
Published on 14:59 GMT

Brian Hooker leaves Bahamas while search for his missing wife continues

On Tuesday, Brian said his sole focus would be finding Lynette. Now, ABC News reports he has left the Bahamas. BAHAMAS, — Brian Hooker has left the Bahamas according to reporting from ABC News. Hooker was released from police custody on Monday after being …

Source: WZZM 13 - Michigan - Neutral
Published on 09:37 GMT

Husband of missing American woman in the Bahamas leaves country, lawyer says

The husband of an American woman who was reportedly swept out to sea in the Bahamas has left the country, his lawyer told NBC News. Brian Hooker left "because his mom is very ill," but he plans on returning to the islands, attorney Terrel Butler …

Source: NBC Connecticut - Neutral
Published on 08:45 GMT

Husband of woman missing in the Bahamas leaves country

Source: NBC News - Center-left
Published on 04:19 GMT

Brian Hooker leaves Bahamas to be with ailing mother, attorney says

Amid the ongoing search for his wife, Brian Hooker has left the Bahamas to see his ailing mother, his attorney told CBS News. Hooker plans to return to the Bahamas as the search for his wife, Lynette Hooker, who disappeared during a nighttime boat ride in …

Source: WSGW - Michigan - Neutral
Published on 04:05 GMT

Husband of woman missing in Bahamas tells ABC News his ‘sole focus’ is finding his wife

Source: IBL News - Neutral
Published on 01:29 GMT

Husband of Missing Michigan Woman Leaves Bahamas Amid Search

The husband of missing Michigan mom Lynette Hooker left the Bahamas on Wednesday to reportedly deal with another family emergency – just one day after he assured his “sole focus” was finding his wife. Brian Hooker, 59, caught a commercial flight out of …

Source: Times News Global - Pro-Government
Published on 01:24 GMT

Brian Hooker leaves the Bahamas while search continues for his missing wife

Hooker was released from police custody without charges Monday. His lawyer said he was returning to the U.S. because his mother is ill. Brian Hooker, whose wife Lynette has been missing for more than a week after reportedly falling overboard in the Bahamas …

Source: WTOL 11 - Ohio - Neutral
Published on 01:04 GMT

Cadaver dogs to help search for missing Michigan woman in Bahamas

BAHAMAS, — Cadaver dogs are going to be used in the search for Lynette Hooker, a Michigan woman who's missing in the Bahamas, according to police. Advardo Dames, assistant commissioner of the Royal Bahamas Police, told ABC News that the K-9 team from …

Source: WTOL 11 - Ohio - Neutral
Published on 00:22 GMT

MSC Group Unveils Sandy Cay: A Luxury Bahamas Retreat for Cruise Guests

MSC Group has announced Sandy Cay, a new luxury private island destination adjacent to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in the Bahamas set to open in 2028. Designed exclusively for MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys guests, Sandy Cay will offer a more secluded …

Source: Travel Market Report - New York - Neutral