Husband of American woman missing in the Bahamas speaks out for first time, says he is 'heartbroken'

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Lynette Hooker's daughter, Karli Aylesworth, tells Fox News that something 'doesn't add up' after her mother's disappearance, detailing her stepfather's 'anger' issues. HOPE TOWN, Bahamas —The husband of a missing American woman in the Bahamas has spoken out for the first time since her disappearance off a small boat, writing that he is "heartbroken." Bahamian officials said Lynette Hooker, 55, and Brian Hooker, 58, left Hope Town's Abaco Inn at around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and went on a smaller boat, known as a dinghy, to travel to their yacht. Brian Hooker reportedly told officials that Lynette fell into the water with the ignition key, causing the engine to shut off. The current carried her away, according to Brian, who paddled back to a marina at Marsh Harbour. He reported Lynette missing at around 4:00 a.m. on Sunday. Brian Hooker spoke out abou