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    True Crime

    Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield

    I know a thing or two about true crime… I’ve been reporting on it for 36 years. This is the podcast where I take you on a journey through mystery and injustice… and dive deep into critical clues with an irreverent style that I don’t share on TV!

    Join me for my personal take on many of these stories and my personal connection to several as well!

    I’m Ashleigh Banfield, and I’m Drop Dead Serious!

    New Episodes Every Thursday!

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    Soulmate HAULS ASS Outta the Bahamas After 5 Weeks | Lynette Hooker Missing May 09, 2026
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    BAT OUT OF HELL: Exclusive pictures and videos show Soulmate fleeing the Bahamas five weeks after Lynette Hooker vanished. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the stunning new movement of Soulmate, the sailboat Lynette shared with husband Brian Hooker, after it was seen leaving Marsh Harbour and heading west toward the United States. Ashleigh also reveals new photos and video from the Sea of Abaco, including eyewitness sightings near Whale Cay, as Lynette’s daughter, Karli Aylesworth, and mother, Darlene Hamlett, continue fighting to find Lynette and bring her home.


    Hollywood Hills Horror: "Stinking" Mansion, Superstar d4vd Charged with Matt Murphy | D4vd Deep Dive May 07, 2026
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    The D4VD case just exploded with the first clear look at what prosecutors believe happened to 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez before her decomposed body was found in the front trunk of David Anthony Burke’s Tesla. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the disturbing new prosecution timeline, including allegations involving chainsaws, a kiddie pool, a body bag, a shovel, Amazon purchases, text messages, and the chilling evidence prosecutors say may point to motive and cover-up. Former California homicide prosecutor Matt Murphy joins Ashleigh to explain why the case took months to charge, what the delay could mean for both sides, and how prosecutors may be building their case against D4VD.

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    Husband Caught 'Relaxing' While Wife is Missing in Bahamas | Lynette Hooker, Brian Hooker Apr 30, 2026
    Show notes Brian Hooker told the world he would never stop searching for his missing wife, Lynette Hooker, but witnesses in the Bahamas are now telling a very different story. In this episode of Drop Dead Seious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down what Brian was allegedly doing in the days after Lynette vanished from the Sea of Abaco, including new witness accounts that he was seen hanging around the Conch Inn while others searched the water for his wife. We also dig into the timeline from Abaco Inn to Marsh Harbour, the Soulmate yacht still sitting on its mooring ball, the strange questions around Brian’s dinghy story, and why his version of that night keeps getting harder to square with the geography, the weather, and the people who were actually there.

    Did Husband Shoot off Flares from Sailboat? New Video & Witnesses | Lynette Hooker Missing Apr 29, 2026
    Show notes Did Brian Hooker and Lynette Hooker actually make it back to their sailboat, Soulmate, the night she vanished? In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down a stunning new development in the disappearance of Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas: multiple witnesses reportedly saw flares coming from the Hookers’ sailboat before 9 p.m., even though Brian has claimed he and Lynette never made it back to the boat. Ashleigh also reveals new surveillance video from Lubbers Quarters, looking across the Sea of Abaco toward Elbow Cay and the area where Soulmate was anchored, raising fresh questions about Brian’s timeline, the dinghy route, the wind direction, and whether a small dark object seen near the boats could be the Hookers’ dinghy returning to Soulmate. Plus, new details about Lynette’s Apple Watch, her blue headscarf, possible witness video from Elbow Cay, and the lingering question at the center of it all: if flares were fired from the sailboat, who fired them... and why?

    Brian Hooker’s Alarming Past: GPS Tampering Claim Blows Open New Questions | Lynette Hooker Apr 28, 2026
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    Brian Hooker’s past with AT&T is raising new questions in the search for his missing wife, Lynette Hooker. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield digs into new claims about Hooker’s alleged GPS tampering history, his tech background, and whether he may have known far more about phones, Wi-Fi, Starlink, and emergency communications than he initially let on. We also sit down with Blaine Stevenson, a sailor and friend of Brian and Lynette Hooker.

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    Bahamas Mystery: Haunting New Pictures & Clues, Daughter's New Message to Brian Hooker Apr 25, 2026
    Show notes A newly uncovered photo from the Abaco Inn may show one of the most important pieces of the Lynette Hooker timeline: the dinghy Brian and Lynette Hooker reportedly used on their final night together. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down haunting new pictures and clues from the night Lynette Hooker disappeared in the Bahamas. Ashleigh is joined by Lynette’s daughter, Karli Aylesworth, and Karli’s boyfriend, Steve Hansen. Karli responds to recent comments from Brian Hooker’s new attorney, and delivers a powerful new message to Brian Hooker as the search for answers in the Bahamas continues.

    Lynette Hooker's Apple Watch Was on Her Wrist, Then Found on the Yacht? | Missing in Bahamas Apr 24, 2026
    Show notes A haunting new clue in the disappearance of Lynette Hooker is putting the yacht timeline under a microscope: the Apple Watch she was seen wearing the day she vanished ended up back on the Soulmate. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the mystery of Lynette’s Apple Watch, the new photo from the day she disappeared, and the questions it raises about Brian Hooker’s account of what happened in the waters off the Bahamas. If Lynette was wearing that watch before she vanished, how did it get back to the yacht?

    Bombshell New Photo Shows Missing Wife Wearing Apple Watch on Final Day | Lynette Hooker Apr 23, 2026
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    Lynette Hooker is still missing in the Bahamas, and now there is a bombshell new photo from the last day she was seen that shows a critical detail: Lynette appears to be wearing her Apple Watch. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down why that image could matter, speaks exclusively with one of Lynette’s closest friends, Rachel Shaw. We also take a closer look at the dry bag at the center of Brian Hooker’s story, including a demonstration from the YouTube channel SailingCameo showing how those bags actually float.

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    Exclusive New Pics & Vids: No Lynette as Hubby Heads to Dock + Proof Weather Was Calm That Night Apr 21, 2026
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    Lynette Hooker is still missing in the Bahamas, and now there are exclusive new photos that could tighten the timeline from the last night she was seen. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down a newly obtained image showing Brian Hooker walking toward the dock from the Abaco Inn, without Lynette by his side, carrying the yellow dry bag that has become a key detail in this case. We also reveal new photos and video from that same night showing the rough conditions on the Sea of Abaco and the wind that may help explain what was happening in those critical hours. Submit video or photos: dropdeadseriousinfo@gmail.com or use the CGIS Tips App.

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    Last Photo of Missing Wife Alive Raises Serious Questions In Husband's Story | Lynette Hooker Apr 20, 2026
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    Exclusive new photos from Lynette Hooker’s last night alive show are raising serious questions about Brian Hooker's original story that he told investigators.

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