By May 26, 2026, CBS News reported significant developments regarding the disappearance of Lynette Hooker. Lynette traveled around the Bahamas with her husband Brian on their sailboat, the “Soulmate.” The sailboat was equipped with an advanced infrared camera capable of detecting heat radiation.
The camera, manufactured by FLIR, was described as having the ability to operate with a cloud memory system. This feature could provide crucial evidence in the investigation of Lynette’s disappearance. According to Brian Hooker, he reported her missing on April 5, stating she fell overboard during a nighttime dinghy ride.
The United States Coast Guard seized the “Soulmate” earlier in the month, as sources involved in the investigation revealed. It remains unclear if Brian used the infrared camera, but authorities are processing it as part of their ongoing probe.
This type of camera serves as a safety feature for boaters, allowing navigation at night through the detection of heat patterns. It can help identify if a person falls overboard or assist in avoiding collisions in dark conditions. Fox News first highlighted the existence of this camera on board.
Brian Hooker’s friend, Daniel Danforth, recounted to CBS News a time when Brian demonstrated the device while docked in New Orleans in March 2023.
The Coast Guard Investigative Services is actively investigating Lynette’s disappearance. Brian Hooker maintains his innocence and faces no charges. Though authorities questioned him in the Bahamas, they released him, and he returned to the United States.