Bahamian authorities
Coverage of Bahamian authorities in the Nexus archive.
- New video shows Coast Guard's Bahamas hunt as team dives into forensics exam of seized Lynette Hooker dinghy
The U.S. Coast Guard Investigative Service conducted a four-day search in the Bahamas for missing American Lynette Hooker, using divers, drones, and a cadaver dog. They seized the dinghy she and her husband were on for forensic examination. The husband claims she fell overboard during rough seas.
- Search for missing mom resumes in Bahamas after GPS data contradict husband’s story
The search for missing American mom Lynette Hooker is resuming in the Bahamas after authorities approved new sea areas to be searched. The decision follows GPS data contradicting the husband's account.
- Bahamian authorities plan to suspend search for missing American woman amid US Coast Guard criminal probe
Bahamian authorities plan to suspend the search for missing American woman Lynette Hooker as the U.S. Coast Guard continues a criminal investigation into her husband Brian Hooker's involvement. Lynette's attorney awaits boat keys to resume the search, while a local boat captain questions the lack of recovered remains despite the area's proximity to land.
- Brian Hooker released from Bahamian custody after wife's disappearance
Brian Hooker was released from Bahamian custody after being questioned regarding his wife Lynette's disappearance, which he claims occurred when she went overboard during a boating trip over a week prior. The incident is reported by Cristian Benavides.