Man Goes Home After Wife Disappears at Sea

Introduction

Police in the Bahamas let Brian Hooker go home. He is from Michigan. His wife, Lynette Hooker, disappeared during a boat trip in April.

Main Body

Brian and Lynette were on a small boat on April 4. Brian says Lynette fell into the water. He says the water was very strong and took her away. Lynette had the keys to the boat. The engine stopped. Brian had to swim or paddle to the land. He told the police the next morning. The police held Brian for a few days. They asked him many questions. They wanted to know if he hurt his wife. His lawyer says the police asked about murder. But the police found no evidence. They let him go. Brian and Lynette had problems in their marriage. In 2015, they fought while drinking. Lynette went to jail for a short time. Lynette's daughter thinks the accident is not true. She says her mother was a very good sailor. Brian says he did nothing wrong. He wants to find his wife.

Conclusion

Lynette Hooker is still missing. The police and the U.S. Coast Guard are still looking for her.

Vocabulary Learning

disappeared
To go away suddenly so that you cannot be seen失蹤 / 消失
Example:The woman disappeared in the ocean.
engine
A machine that makes a car or boat move引擎
Example:The boat engine stopped and he could not move.
evidence
Facts or signs that show something is true證據
Example:The police found no evidence that he did it.
lawyer
A person who helps someone with legal problems律師
Example:The police asked him many questions about the accident.
looking for
To go and try to find someone or something尋找
Example:The police are looking for the missing woman.