Attorney Terrel A. Butler said the line of questioning suggests authorities are looking into a possible murder charge against Brian Hooker, 58, in the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, 55.

For more than three hours at Central Police Station in Grand Bahama, Brian Hooker was asked about the couple’s relationship and personal life, and questioned “in relation to causing harm which resulted in her death,” Butler said.

Butler noted that thus far there is no evidence or information related to her death, as her body hasn’t been recovered. Brian Hooker has not been charged and has denied any wrongdoing.

The Royal Bahamas Police Force arrested Brian Hooker on Wednesday.

His arrest came days after the police said he told authorities that his wife fell overboard Saturday with the keys to the dinghy they were on that night near Elbow Cay. Police said he told them he had to paddle for hours to reach Marsh Harbour Boat Yard early Sunday, where he was able to alert someone, who then alerted police.

During the police interview, Brian Hooker was “pretty upset and emotional, at one point even broke down into tears,” Butler said.

“He kept reiterating that ‘I need to know what’s happening,’ what is happening with the search of his wife,” she said. “He was uncertain as to why they were questioning him about causing harm or possible murder when they had not given him any information where she is, if they had recovered her.”

Butler said authorities would need to establish intent and the act of murder to justify that possible charge.

“He definitely denies causing her death, and he still asked about her and is hopeful that she will be recovered,” Butler added.

Brian Hooker’s detention was extended Friday until 7:20 p.m. local time Monday, his attorney said. His detention cannot be extended again and he must be charged to be held past that date, his attorney added. It’s unclear when he may have a court date.