NEWYou can listen to Fox News articles now! The daughter of the American woman who is missing in The Bahamas believes that Brian Hooker uses his mother’s illness to leave the island after spending five days in jail in Freeport. Karli Aylesworth said on Friday to Fox News Digital that Hooker’s mom has been “terminally sick for a while.” Hooker left The Bahamas abruptly on Wednesday, after saying that he would stay in the country to look for his missing wife, Aylesworth’s mother, Lynette. He made this promise in interviews given by news outlets on Tuesday. Terrel Butler told Fox News Digital that Hooker’s main focus is to continue the search for his missing wife. “So, as long as he is able to remain in the Bahamas he will remain in the Bahamas. “FRIENDS OF BRIAN HOOPER SPEAK OUT, QUESTIONS THE DISAPPEARANCE WOMAN IN BAHAMAS MYSTERY” But about 24 hours later Hooker changed his decision. “Mr. Hooker now faces another emergency after his release from custody, without charge. Butler told NBC News that on Wednesday afternoon, “Mr. Hooker is also dealing with the trauma of losing his wife of 25-years and his mother’s grave health. “He has traveled [to] the United States of America in order to be by her side during this critical period. “Butler didn’t say where in the U.S. Hooker would be going, but a Fox News Digital source said he landed at Atlanta. COAST GUARD OPENS CRIMINAL INVESTIGATES INTO MISSING WOMAN LASTS SEEN IN BAHAMASAYLESWORTH, WHO ARRIVED IN THE BAHAMAS ON THURSDAY, has been critical since her mother Lynette disappeared. “I think it shows the character of his stepfather.” Find out more on the TRUE CRIME HUB. Hooker abandoned the couple’s 40-foot sailboat, called “Soulmate,” anchored near a marina in Marsh Harbour. The New York Post snapped close-up photos of the idle boat. Find out more on the TRUE CRIMES HUBHooker abandoned a 40-foot sailboat called “Soulmate” anchored near a Marina in Marsh Harbour. The New York Post took close-up pictures of the idle boat. Aylesworth said that if this was truly an accident, she could understand and accept it. “However, an intensive review of all the facts and circumstances surrounding this tragic incident is needed before that can be determined. Sign up to receive the TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER. She also told Fox and Friends that something “doesn’t add up” about her mother’s death, and accused Brian having a “history” of domestic violence and anger issues.Hooker claims Lynette’s loss was an accident due to high winds and rough seas. The pair left The Abaco Inn on Elbow Cay at dusk, April 4, to head to their anchored sailing boat just off the western coast of the cay. Brian has always maintained his innocence and has never been charged with a criminal offense. He spent five days in prison, the maximum allowed by Bahamian Law, while police investigated. The investigation continues despite his release.
