New forensic evidence appears to contradict Brian Hooker's account of where he was the night his wife Lynette went missing in the Bahamas.
The development introduces new questions regarding the circumstances of Lynette Hooker's disappearance in the Bahamas. Brian Hooker has maintained a specific account of his location during the incident. Cristian Benavides reported the details for CBS News.
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Brian Hooker, husband of missing Lynette Hooker, walked free from Bahamian police custody on Monday evening after days of questioning. No charges were filed, but he remains a suspect in the ongoing probe. The search for Lynette, who vanished overboard on April 4, continues amid family scrutiny.
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