Brian Hooker Released in Bahamas

The release came after the legal deadline for charging or letting him go expired, though authorities state he remains a suspect in the investigation.

Hooker's account of the incident has been questioned by his stepdaughter, who described the circumstances as suspicious.

Court records have also surfaced showing Hooker was previously charged with child abuse in 2005.

Despite the scrutiny, Hooker broke down in tears during a media interview, stating that his 'sole focus' is finding Lynette in the rough waters where she vanished.