Coverage dated April 5, 2026 to April 9, 2026

Woman missing in Bahamas was previously arrested after domestic violence incident involving husband

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A 2015 police report from Kentwood, Michigan, offers a glimpse into the couple’s relationship, which her daughter has described as volatile.

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Apr 7, 2026
Husband arrested during search for missing American woman in the Bahamas
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Apr 9, 2026Newest
Woman missing in Bahamas was previously arrested after domestic violence incident involving husband
Headline from NBC New York ·

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NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
American woman missing after husband reports she fell overboard during Bahamas trip (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Apr 5, 2026
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
The Royal Bahamas Police Force said the husband reported his wife was swept away by a current during a planned voyage to Elbow Cay.
KTVU San Francisco
Michigan woman missing after falling off boat during Bahamas trip (opens KTVU San Francisco)
Published Apr 6, 2026
KTVU San Francisco's feed description
A woman from Lenawee County is missing after her husband says she fell off a boat and was swept off into the sea during a trip to the Bahamas.
ABC 7 New York
American woman missing at sea after going overboard on dinghy in the Bahamas: Police (opens ABC 7 New York)
Published Apr 6, 2026
ABC 7 New York's feed description
The woman and her husband had departed Hope Town on the Abaco Islands for Elbow Cay around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, when she reportedly went overboard.
ABC 17 Mid-Missouri
Search turns to recovery for American woman whose husband says she fell overboard in Bahamas, officials say (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)
Published Apr 6, 2026
ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description
By Chris Boyette, Martin Goillandeau, CNN (CNN) — Authorities in the Bahamas are investigating after an American woman reportedly fell overboard while on an evening boat trip with her husband and went missing at sea, police said.
NBC News
American woman missing in Bahamas after falling overboard is identified (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 6, 2026
NBC News's feed description
An American woman reportedly swept out to sea Saturday after falling from a dinghy boat during a Bahamas trip with her husband has been identified.
CNN
Lynette Hooker: Search efforts turn to recovery for a missing American woman whose husband says fell overboard in the Bahamas (opens CNN)
Published Apr 6, 2026
CNN's feed description
Authorities in the Bahamas are investigating after an American woman reportedly fell overboard while on an evening boat trip with her husband and went missing at sea, police said.
New York Post
American woman missing in Bahamas after going overboard during boat ride identified as mom living her ‘best life’ (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 6, 2026
New York Post's feed description
The missing American who fell overboard while on a boat in the Bahamas trying to reach their yacht was an avid sailor and adventurist.
Seattle Times
Woman missing in the Bahamas after falling off a boat (opens Seattle Times)
Published Apr 7, 2026
Seattle Times's feed description
The Bahamian authorities said they were searching for a Michigan woman who fell overboard while boating with her husband.
WSVN Miami
Police make an arrest during search for American woman who went missing in the Bahamas - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Apr 7, 2026
WSVN Miami's feed description
(CNN) — Police in the Bahamas say they have arrested a man in connection to the disappearance of an American woman after her husband reported
Newsweek
Daughter queries events after US woman went overboard in Bahamas (opens Newsweek)
Published Apr 7, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
A Michigan woman is missing after going overboard during a nighttime boat trip with her husband while in the Bahamas.
MyNorthwest
Bahamian officials search for missing US woman after husband says she fell overboard (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Apr 7, 2026
MyNorthwest's feed description
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Authorities in the Bahamas are searching for a U.S. woman missing at sea after her husband reported that she fell overboard.
KEYT Santa Barbara
Husband arrested during search for missing American woman in the Bahamas (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Apr 7, 2026
KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Taylor Romine, Chris Boyette, Martin Goillandeau, CNN (CNN) — Police in Bahamas have arrested the husband of a missing American
ABC 30 Fresno
Husband arrested after woman reported missing, went overboard in Bahamas, police say (opens ABC 30 Fresno)
Published Apr 8, 2026
ABC 30 Fresno's feed description
The husband of a woman who was reported missing in the Bahamas after going overboard on a dinghy has been arrested, according to police.
WHDH Boston
Police in the Bahamas arrest husband of US woman who vanished from boat - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Apr 8, 2026
WHDH Boston's feed description
Police in the Bahamas said late Wednesday they have arrested the husband of a U.S. woman who was aboard a boat near the archipelago and
NBC New York
Woman missing in Bahamas was previously arrested after domestic violence incident involving husband (opens NBC New York)
Published Apr 9, 2026
NBC New York's feed description
A 2015 police report from Kentwood, Michigan, offers a glimpse into the couple’s relationship, which her daughter has described as volatile.
ABC 12 Flint
Husband arrested in disappearance of Michigan woman in Bahamas (opens ABC 12 Flint)
Published Apr 8, 2026
ABC 12 Flint's feed description
Police in the Bahamas said late Wednesday they have arrested the husband of a U.S. woman who was aboard a boat near the archipelago and vanished.
MyNorthwest
Husband arrested in Bahamas after US woman vanishes from boat denies wrongdoing, lawyer says (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Apr 8, 2026
MyNorthwest's feed description
An American who was arrested in the Bahamas after his wife vanished while the couple were traveling in a motorboat near the archipelago denies any wrongdoing,
Fox2 Detroit
Police in the Bahamas arrest husband of Michigan woman who was on a boat and disappeared (opens Fox2 Detroit)
Published Apr 8, 2026
Fox2 Detroit's feed description
Police in the Bahamas said late Wednesday that they have arrested the husband of a U.S. woman who was aboard a boat near the archipelago and vanished.
NBC News
Husband arrested after American woman's disappearance in Bahamas (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 8, 2026
NBC News's feed description
A man who said his wife fell from a boat in the Bahamas has been arrested, his attorney said Thursday, five days after she was reported missing in the Caribbean nation.
WTOP Washington DC
Police in the Bahamas arrest husband of US woman who vanished from boat (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Apr 8, 2026
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
Authorities said the 59-year-old man whom they did not identify was arrested in Abaco and is being questioned.
Foxla
Man in custody after disappearance of American woman in Bahamas (opens Foxla)
Published Apr 8, 2026
Foxla's feed description
Bahamian police took a man into custody in connection with the disappearance of an American woman over the weekend.
CNN
Husband’s arrest in disappearance of American woman in the Bahamas puts his account under scrutiny (opens CNN)
Published Apr 8, 2026
CNN's feed description
The arrest of an American man who told authorities his wife fell overboard while on a dinghy in rough waters in the Bahamas has brought greater scrutiny to his account of what happened as the search for her enters a fifth day.
WSVN Miami
Husband arrested in Bahamas after US woman vanishes from boat denies wrongdoing, lawyer says - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Apr 8, 2026
WSVN Miami's feed description
(AP) — An American who was arrested in the Bahamas after his wife vanished while the couple were traveling in a motorboat near the archipelago
WHDH Boston
Police make an arrest during search for American woman who went missing in the Bahamas - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Apr 8, 2026
WHDH Boston's feed description
(CNN) — Police in the Bahamas say they have arrested a man in connection with the disappearance of an American woman whose husband reported she fell
WMUR
Police in the Bahamas arrest husband of US woman who was aboard boat and vanished (opens WMUR)
Published Apr 8, 2026
WMUR's feed description
Police said they arrested and are questioning the husband of a U.S. woman who was aboard a boat in the Bahamas and vanished, but did not provide further details, including whether or not he was charged.

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