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Coast Guard seizes Brian Hooker's sailboat in Lynette Hooker investigation | Drop Dead Serious

2026-05-12 News & Politics
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A major new development in the disappearance of Lynette Hooker: The U.S. Coast Guard has seized Soulmate, the 46-foot sailboat Lynette shared with her husband, Brian Hooker, after it reportedly left the Bahamas and was intercepted offshore on its way back to the United States. Exclusive photos and video show the boat being towed into the Coast Guard station in Fort Pierce, Florida, where it is now in U.S. custody as part of a criminal investigation. In this episode of “Drop Dead Serious,” Ashleigh Banfield breaks down how Soulmate left Marsh Harbour after weeks on a mooring ball, how the boat was tracked across the water, and why the Coast Guard Investigative Service may now have the biggest piece of evidence in the case. Banfield also digs into what investigators could be looking for onboard Soulmate, including forensic evidence, digital data, electronics, clothing, and anything that could challenge Brian Hooker’s account of Lynette allegedly going overboard from the dinghy. Host: Ashleigh Banfield Executive Producer: Lindzie Haller

Top Comments (10)

@michaell2921 2026-05-12

I do hope they freeze Lynettes assets as well so he can't be burning through that

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@GeoGemRocks 2026-05-12

When I saw this on Mother's Day I was ecstatic!!!! You've been crushing it Ahleigh. Thank you 🙏😊

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@sailor123ize 2026-05-12

Maybe enough pressure will make US authorities act. Can't give up on such a horrible crime. Too obvious.

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@sxychic1000 2026-05-12

🎉 congrats on getting this spot on News Nation

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@karatracy4677 2026-05-12

It does take a village and this country wants justice! For Lynette and Mrs. Guthrie!

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@suzyrichardson7566 2026-05-12

FINALLY...... Happy Mothers day Lynette 💐.... your dead right Ashleigh "Soulmate" is a crime scene, it needs re-naming "silent witness"

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@lindamiller5819 2026-05-12

JUSTICE FOR LYNETTE !! I am praying for her and her family! God sees 👀 all brian!!! You are a disgrace to our country!!

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@shelleyemond1293 2026-05-12

I so love your enthusiasm and excitement of your investigations Ashleigh. 😎 😂 You go out of your way to help Lynette and Karli 🙏 💕 Amazing work 👏

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@Chillin424 2026-05-12

Someone needs to get their eyes on his ass.... NOW!

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@ShawnDeLong-c4w 2026-05-12

Too easy to disappear at sea and call it an accident👍

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