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EXCLUSIVE: Last Known Photo of Lynette Alive & Video May Blow Up Husband's Timeline | Lynette Hooker Apr 18, 2026

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Exclusive new photos from Lynette Hooker’s last night alive show her at the Abaco Inn just hours before she vanished in the Bahamas. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield takes you inside the Hookers’ yacht with exclusive video footage, speaks with the bartender who saw Lynette and Brian that night, and breaks down what those final known moments looked like. You’ll also hear from Lynette Hooker’s daughter, Karli Aylesworth, as the search for answers continues.

Bahamas Nightmare: Husband Released as Wife Still Missing After Going Overboard | Lynette Hooker Apr 14, 2026

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Lynette Hooker is still missing after disappearing in the water near Elbow Cay, and now her husband, Brian Hooker, has been released from custody by Bahamian authorities without charges. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the latest developments in the Lynette Hooker case, including Brian Hooker’s release, the unanswered questions surrounding Lynette’s disappearance, and the new details raising even more suspicion about what really happened that night in the Bahamas.

Long Island Serial Killer Agrees to Be Studied: Dr. Katherine Ramsland on What He May Tell FBI | Rex Heuermann Apr 13, 2026

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The FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit wants inside Rex Heuermann’s mind, and what he says could crack open a chilling new chapter in the Long Island Serial Killer investigation. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by renowned criminologist and serial killer expert Dr. Katherine Ramsland to discuss what federal profilers would really want from Rex Heuermann. She also breaks down how profilers spot lies, why narcissistic killers often try to control the narrative, and what Heuermann’s background, home life, fantasies, and alleged victim preferences could reveal about his psychology.

Exclusive: Mom Says Son-in-Law "Could Be Vicious," Warned Daughter to Leave | Lynette Hooker Missing Apr 11, 2026

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Haunting new details in the disappearance of Lynette Hooker are raising serious questions about what really happened the night she went missing in the Bahamas. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield shares an exclusive interview with Lynette Hooker’s mother, Darlene Hamlett, who says Lynette had recently bought a one-way ticket home and was planning to leave her husband, Brian Hooker, before she vanished.

Exclusive: Daughter Reveals Harrowing New Details & Text Messages | Lynette Hooker Missing Bahamas Apr 09, 2026

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Boating "Accident" or Something Far Worse? Missing Wife Swept Away in Bahamas | Lynette Hooker Apr 09, 2026

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Major new twist in the disappearance of Lynette Hooker: the U.S. Coast Guard has now opened a criminal investigation after Lynette’s husband claimed she was swept away in the Bahamas during a late-night dinghy ride. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the troubling details that are making this case feel like far more than a tragic boating accident, including the husband’s story "bouncing" out of the boat, why that claim is raising serious red flags, what Lynette’s daughter is now saying, and why so many parts of this timeline still do not add up. Ashleigh is joined by Captain Andy Norris, a retired U.S. Coast Guard captain, attorney, and president of Tradewind Maritime Services, to break down the case.

Breaking: FBI Believes Original Nancy Guthrie Ransom Notes Were Real | Nancy Guthrie Case Update Apr 07, 2026

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On Day 65 of the search for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother, a major new twist has now emerged in the Nancy Guthrie case. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down stunning new reporting tied to the original ransom notes sent to TMZ and Tucson media outlets, including the revelation that those first two notes allegedly threatened to kill Nancy Guthrie and that Harvey Levin says the FBI believes those original messages were real and may have come from the actual kidnappers. If you have any information, call 1-800-CALL-FBI.

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Savannah Guthrie Returns to TODAY as Mystery Around Her Mother Deepens | Nancy Guthrie Missing Apr 06, 2026

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Savannah Guthrie returned to TODAY, but the mystery surrounding her mother, Nancy Guthrie, is still impossible to ignore. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down Savannah’s emotional return to the show, the moments that stood out, and the questions that still remain about Nancy’s disappearance. Joining Ashleigh is Brian Balthazar, veteran television producer and longtime Today contributor, to give insight into Savannah’s return.

Savannah Guthrie Speaks on Eve of Return to "TODAY" Show | Nancy Guthrie Missing Apr 06, 2026

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On Day 64 in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie speaks publicly in an emotional Easter message just hours before her return to the Today show, while new questions continue swirling around the investigation into her mother’s case. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down Savannah’s heartfelt remarks, the significance of her message, the growing scrutiny over how the Nancy Guthrie investigation has been handled, and the latest controversy surrounding Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos.

Possible Shoe Print in Blood? 3 Shocking Expert Theories | Nancy Guthrie Update Apr 04, 2026

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For weeks now, one disturbing question has been hanging over the Nancy Guthrie case: is the blood on her front porch just spatter, or could it contain trace evidence that might help identify whoever took her? On Day 62 in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, Ashleigh Banfield zeroes in on one of the most unsettling details in the entire case and brings in three top forensic experts to help break it down. Dr. Peter Valentin, Associate Professor and Chair of Forensic Science at the University of New Haven, joins the show alongside Dr. Laura Pettler, forensic criminologist and founder of LPA, and Dr. Ken Kinsey, forensic crime scene analyst and reconstruction expert known to many as the state’s expert witness in the Alex Murdaugh trial. Together, they examine the blood evidence, the possible shoe print, and the competing theories about what may have happened on Nancy Guthrie’s porch as the search for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother stretches into Day 62.

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