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

The hubby of an American female who was reportedly swept retired to oversea successful the Bahamas has near the country, his lawyer told Beritaja.

Brian Hooker near "because his mom is very ill," but he plans connected returning to the islands, lawyer Terrel Butler said Wednesday.

His lawyer said Hokker near connected a commercialized formation but would not disclose his destination. Butler said the constabulary person been informed.

The Royal Bahamas Police Force did not instantly respond to a petition for remark connected Wednesday.

Officials are still searching for Hooker's wife, Lynette Hooker, aft she vanished connected the evening of April 4. He told constabulary that she fell disconnected their dinghy boat into the h2o while they were walking from Hope Town to Elbow Cay, according to police.

Brian Hooker, 58, was taken into custody past week and was released connected Monday night. He told Beritaja hours aft his merchandise that he "would ne'er harm" his wife.

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