Stunning New Video Shows Strange Light Activity near "Sailing Hookers" Yacht | Lynette Hooker
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Summary
Takeaways
- ❖Brian Hooker's account of Lynette falling from their dinghy and him drifting away is contradicted by new evidence.
- ❖Multiple witnesses reported seeing a flare fired from the Hookers' yacht, 'Soulmate,' at 8:00 p.m., 15 minutes after Brian's claimed timeline.
- ❖Grainy surveillance video captured 'light events' on or near 'Soulmate' at 7:47 p.m., 12:27 a.m., and 12:32 a.m.
- ❖These light events suggest someone was on or near the yacht hours after Brian stated no one was aboard.
- ❖Brian Hooker has a documented history of violence and physical altercations with family members, including Lynette.
- ❖Investigators have ruled out Lynette's body being in the Sea of Abico or on its shorelines based on extensive searches.
- ❖A theory is presented about a nearby mangrove swamp as a plausible location for body disposal, given its remote and concealing nature.
Insights
1Flare Sighting Contradicts Brian Hooker's Timeline
Multiple independent witnesses reported seeing a flare fired from the 'Soulmate' yacht at approximately 8:00 p.m. This directly conflicts with Brian Hooker's statement that Lynette fell from the dinghy around 7:45 p.m., and he was already adrift, miles from the yacht, by that time. The flare's origin suggests someone was on the yacht after Brian claimed it was empty.
Witness reports from a group of people on Elbow Key who collectively saw a flare at p.m. originating from the 'Soulmate' yacht.
2Unexplained Light Events on 'Soulmate' Hours Later
Surveillance video from a homeowner's camera, positioned a mile away, captured several distinct light events on or near the 'Soulmate' yacht. These events occurred at 7:47 p.m., 12:27 a.m., and 12:32 a.m., long after Brian Hooker claimed to be floating helplessly in a dinghy. The 7:47 p.m. event was a 'big flash of light,' possibly a security spotlight. The later events involved a 'flashlight swinging around' from a smaller boat (possibly a dinghy) approaching 'Soulmate,' triggering its automated security lights, which were then potentially turned off manually.
Grainy surveillance video from Dean Zamzile's camera on Lobers, showing light activity at the location where 'Soulmate' was anchored. Analysis by mariners suggests the lights are consistent with automated security spotlights on a liveaboard vessel.
3Mangrove Swamp as a Potential Body Disposal Site
Given that Lynette's body has not been found in the Sea of Abico despite extensive searches, the host, with expert advice, theorizes about a nearby mangrove swamp as a possible location for body disposal. The swamp is 2.8 nautical miles from 'Soulmate's' anchorage, accessible by dinghy, uninhabited, and its dense root system and natural odors could conceal a body and aid in the breakdown of physical evidence.
Geographic analysis of the area around Aunt Pat's Bay, identifying a specific mangrove channel (2.8 nautical miles away) that is remote, difficult to access for tourists, and could be used to hide a body without leaving obvious traces.
Bottom Line
Brian Hooker's past employment termination from AT&T for 'jury-rigging' his GPS to mask his location highlights a history of technical savvy and deceptive behavior, which could extend to manipulating evidence or fabricating his narrative.
This pattern of behavior suggests a capability and willingness to employ technical means to conceal actions, adding another layer of suspicion to his account of Lynette's disappearance.
Investigators should examine any potential electronic data or systems on 'Soulmate' or Brian's personal devices that could have been tampered with or used to obscure his true activities.
Lessons
- If you witnessed a flare on the night before Easter Sunday (April 4th) over the Sea of Abico between Lobers and Elbow Key, or have any information, email dropdeadseriousinfo@gmail.com.
- Download the anonymous CGIS Tips app (Coast Guard Investigative Services) to submit any information or video related to the case directly to law enforcement.
- Share any videos or photos from the Abacos, Elbow Key, or Marsh Harbor from the Easter vacation period with investigators, as they may contain crucial visual evidence.
Notable Moments
The host reveals that the US Coast Guard Investigative Services are actively working on the case and are 'no joke' in their investigative capabilities.
This establishes the credibility and seriousness of the ongoing investigation, indicating that professional law enforcement is rigorously pursuing leads.
The host details Brian Hooker's history of domestic violence, including allegations of choking his daughter and Lynette, supported by court papers and Lynette's own photographs.
This provides a motive and context for potential foul play, suggesting a pattern of violent behavior that could have escalated on the yacht.
Quotes
"The flare went off, according to these witnesses, at Soulmate, Brian and Lynette Hooker's sailboat, their 46-foot catch."
"Was somebody shooting it at the other person? Was Brian shooting it at Lynette? Was Lynette shooting it at Brian?"
"This light event at 7:47 p.m. that that looks to be coming from Soulmate across the way about a mile away, it kind of like the light goes on and then it kind of dims a little bit and then goes on again. And that is consistent with someone coming up to the boat, triggering it, then getting on board and maybe masking it a little bit until you can get to the switch and like shut it off."
"The truth is, if you're a US Marine and you've got some training, even just basic training, um, this might be a good idea if you needed to hide a body."
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