Brian Hooker, husband of woman missing in Bahamas: “I won’t be able to stop looking”

Brian Hooker, whose wife disappeared during a nighttime boat ride in the Bahamas, told CBS News he wants to believe his wife is still alive and plans to go back out to look for her as soon as possible.

“I won’t be able to stop looking,” Hooker said, getting emotional, adding that “someone with more authority” will have to tell him to stop.

He responded, “I want to,” when asked if he believes Lynette is still alive.

Hooker, 59, was arrested by Bahamian authorities last Wednesday for questioning about his wife’s disappearance, his attorney, Terrel Butler, told CBS News. Hooker has denied any wrongdoing.

Brian Hooker was released from custody Monday night, five days after being detained.

Lynette Hooker, 55, has not been found. The Royal Bahamas Police Force said last week that search and rescue operations had turned into search and recovery. 

This is a developing story and will be updated.