Daughter Shares Stepfather's Voicemail About Mom Missing in Bahamas

Lynette Hooker's husband Brian is in custody as authorities investigate her disappearance from a boat.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:34pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a life preserver or other nautical safety equipment against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually illustrating the investigation into Lynette Hooker's disappearance at sea.As authorities investigate the suspicious disappearance of Lynette Hooker at sea, a recovered flotation device raises troubling questions about the circumstances of her vanishing.Kentwood Today

Karli Aylesworth, the daughter of Lynette Hooker who went missing in the Bahamas, shared a voicemail message from her stepfather Brian Hooker in which he discussed Lynette's disappearance. Brian is currently in custody as authorities investigate the incident, in which he claims Lynette fell overboard from a small dinghy boat they were sailing on.

Why it matters

The case has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding Lynette's disappearance, with her daughter expressing doubts about the story Brian has told authorities. The Hookers have a history of domestic issues, adding further complexity to the investigation.

The details

According to the voicemail message shared by Karli, Brian told her that a flotation device he had thrown to Lynette when she 'fell overboard' had been recovered by the search and rescue team. Brian, 59, has been arrested in connection with Lynette's disappearance, though his attorney has stated he 'categorically and unequivocally denies any wrongdoing'. Authorities in the Bahamas and the U.S. Coast Guard are investigating the incident, which occurred as the couple were sailing from Hope Town to Elbow Cay on April 4.

  • On April 4, Lynette Hooker went missing from an 8-foot dinghy while sailing with her husband Brian.
  • On April 8, Brian Hooker was arrested by Bahamian authorities for 'additional questioning'.
  • On April 9, Karli Aylesworth, Lynette's daughter, spoke to CNN and said she just wants 'to know the truth'.

The players

Lynette Hooker

A 55-year-old Michigan woman who went missing while sailing with her husband Brian in the Bahamas.

Brian Hooker

The 59-year-old husband of Lynette Hooker who is in custody in connection with her disappearance.

Karli Aylesworth

The daughter of Lynette Hooker who has questioned the story her stepfather Brian told authorities about her mother's disappearance.

Advardo Dames

The assistant commissioner of the Royal Bahamas Police who confirmed Brian Hooker's arrest.

Terrel A. Butler

The attorney representing Brian Hooker, who has stated his client 'categorically and unequivocally denies any wrongdoing'.

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What they’re saying

“Hello, honey, it's Dad. I just got a call from Hope Town Search and Rescue, and they found the flotation device that I threw to Mom when she fell overboard.”

— Brian Hooker, Lynette Hooker's Husband

“I don't want him to be in trouble. I just hope this was a freak accident, but I don't want it to just be swept under the rug.”

— Karli Aylesworth, Lynette Hooker's Daughter

“He categorically and unequivocally denies any wrongdoing.”

— Terrel A. Butler, Brian Hooker's Attorney

What’s next

Authorities in the Bahamas and the U.S. Coast Guard continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Lynette Hooker's disappearance. Brian Hooker remains in custody as the probe continues.

The takeaway

This case highlights the complexities and uncertainties that can arise when a person goes missing under mysterious circumstances, especially when there are prior issues in the relationship between the missing person and their companion. The investigation will likely focus on determining the true sequence of events and whether any foul play was involved.