Lynette Hooker missing in Bahamas: Timeline of Michigan woman's disappearance, husband's arrest

The case is unfolding more than three years after the couple bought their boat in Texas, worked together on repairing it and sailed along the southern coast before ending up in the Bahamas.

Here's what we know about the Hookers' journey from buying their boat to Lynette's disappearance and Brian's arrest.

She said the couple had spent years looking for a sailboat to buy before finding a Morgan 461 sailboat in Texas, a 1980 charter boat from the Virgin Islands.

She said it was "a little rough on the edges."

"But we knew we were up for the task," she added in the video, which showed photos and footage of the couple repairing the boat.

The Hookers posted a video on their YouTube channel showing them sailing from the Industrial Canal Lock and navigating the Mississippi River toward Lake Pontchartrain near New Orleans.

Lynette and Brian shared a video of their first attempt at crossing the Gulf of America. Gale force winds forced them to stop in Morgan City, Louisiana.

The couple posted a video of Walmart supplies being delivered to them while they were in New Orleans.

The next video on the Hookers' YouTube channel was more than two years later, when they said they were in Fernandina Beach, Florida.

The couple posted a 13-second video from a bridge over a creek in Coloma, California. 

Lynette and Brian shared a video of them paddleboarding in Marsh Harbour in the Bahamas.

Local authorities say the couple left Hope Town's Abaco Inn on a dinghy headed toward their anchored yacht. According to Brian, Lynette fell overboard from the small boat and into the water. He said Lynette had the ignition key to the dinghy when she fell, causing it to shut off, and that despite attempts to save her, she was swept away.

Brian then paddled to the shore in Marsh Harbour.

Brian reported Lynette missing.

The Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) announced an investigation into Lynette's fall was underway.

"The Royal Bahamas Defense Force (RBDF) is the lead agency for this search," the agency told Fox News Digital. "On Sunday, the U.S. Coast Guard provided support for approximately one hour using an HC-144 aircraft, but the search yielded no results. Since then, the RBDF has not requested additional assistance from the U.S. Coast Guard."

WATCH: Lynette Hooker, husband document boating life

"There have been prior issues brought to my attention, which may be important for any thorough investigation. If this truly was an accident, I can understand and live with it," Aylesworth said. "However, there needs to be an intensive review of the facts and circumstances of this tragic incident before that can be determined."

She said she has been "privy to very little information," adding her "sole concern is to find out what happened to my mother and make sure a full and complete investigation is performed into her disappearance."

Richard Cook, a team leader with Hope Town Volunteer Fire and Rescue, told People officials "don't suspect foul play at the moment."

"It was just a lot of bad decisions," he added. "Night time, very windy, no moon out yet. So, it was pitch dark and very rough conditions for the small boat they were in."

He also told the magazine search efforts have transitioned to a recovery effort.

WATCH: Lynette and Brian Hooker share scenes from boating life

RBDF released a second statement informing the public that "search operations and investigative efforts remain active."

The U.S. State Department also confirmed to Fox News Digital that it is working with the Bahamian government.

Aylesworth joined Griff Jenkins on "Fox & Friends" and said she has seen Brian become physically violent toward one of his own children.

"I've seen him choke out one of his daughters before. And we had to go to court for that," Aylesworth said. "So, he's just repeating patterns."

She described her mother as a "very fit person" who wouldn't lose her balance on a boat.

"I'm confused why she has the keys because she never drove the dinghy. It was always Brian. So, the story just doesn't add up right now," Aylesworth said.

Aylesworth also said Brian Hooker left a voicemail message telling her authorities found Lynette's flotation device.

WATCH: Private investigator TJ Ward reacts to Brian Hooker's arrest

A vessel operated by the Royal Bahamas Police Force approached Brian's yacht, which was positioned between two landmasses, to inspect it.

Two officers appeared to secure an item, possibly a rope, to the side of the boat, according to ground source AJ Skuy. One officer was also seen looking through a window before the crew departed the vessel minutes later.

No further activity was observed around the yacht.

The U.S. Coast Guard launched an investigation into Lynette's case, Fox News Digital confirmed.

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The RBPF announced on Facebook that a 59-year old man had been arrested in Marsh Harbour in the incident. The police force did not name the suspect but said he was being questioned.

Attorney Terrel Butler confirmed to Fox News Digital that Brian Hooker was taken into custody Wednesday in the disappearance of his wife. He has not been charged with any crime.

Butler said Brian has been cooperating with relevant authorities and "categorically and unequivocally denies any wrongdoing" in Lynette's disappearance, specifically allegations of his potential involvement made by her daughter, Aylesworth.

Lynette's mother said she wants to hear what her son-in-law has to say after his arrest in her daughter's disappearance in the Bahamas, according to The Associated Press.

"I'm going to be interested in what he says, because I haven't heard from him in almost two days," Darlene Hamlett told the AP.

Hamlett, who was driving home from the Bahamian Consulate in Miami after securing a passport to travel to the islands, also told the AP that her daughter was experienced on the water, having grown up around lakes, boats, sailing and swimming.

"Our family grew up on water, and, so, Lynette her whole life has been near lakes, on boats, sailing and swimming," Hamlett said. "It would be a miracle if (she's rescued), but I'm still counting on one."

Aylesworth that her stepfather's arrest appears to be bringing the case "the attention it deserves" as investigators work to determine what happened in the Bahamas.

In a statement after Brian's arrest, Marienfeld told Fox News Digital the family's goal had been to get answers after they had "not hearing anything in the beginning."

"After learning of the arrest last night, it appears this matter is getting the attention it deserves," Marienfeld said.

He said Aylesworth's efforts, along with those of Lynette's mother, helped intensify scrutiny on the case by drawing media attention. Marienfeld added that the family felt better once it learned the U.S. Coast Guard was involved in the investigation.

"The events as initially reported just did not seem to add up," he said.

Marienfeld called the case "nothing short of a tragedy" and said the family is now waiting to see where the evidence leads. He also thanked the Royal Bahamas Police Force, the Coast Guard, the media and others who have worked on the case.

She said her stepfather sounded "monotone and relaxed" when he told her what allegedly happened the night her mother disappeared in the Bahamas.

Aylesworth said she was "in shock" by both the news and his tone.

"I was in shock," she said. "I was like, my mom's missing? Like, what?"

Since the incident, Fox News Digital has spoken with two people who said the Hookers retired and began traveling in their boat full time.

"She was just a sweetheart. She was always the nicest lady," the former neighbor told Fox News Digital. "She was - I don't want to say she was like a hippie - but she kind of gave off this free spirit vibe, this 'let's go with the flow' vibe."

He described Lynette as outgoing and said she would wave whenever she saw him. He also socialized with Lynette and Brian, recalling memories of drinking alcohol with them by the pool when the weather was nice. He told Fox News Digital she gave him motherly advice, adding that she spoke simply but that her words had a big impact, like when she gave him advice about choosing the right partner before he got engaged.

Property records indicate that Brian and Lynette sold their home in the town of Kentwood, Michigan, in 2020. Fox News Digital was not able to verify any further property records related to the Hookers.

Fox News Digital has reached out to Brian multiple times for comment, but has not heard back.

Fox News Digital's Sarah Rumpf-Whitten contributed to this report.