Dog the Bounty Hunter Duane Chapman's step son kills his 13-year-old boy
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'Dog the Bounty Hunter' Duane Chapman is facing heartbreaking grief following a tragic accidental shooting involving his family. According to TMZ, Chapman's stepson Gregory Zecca accidentally shot and killed his 13-year-old son, Anthony, at their Naples, Florida apartment on the evening of July 19, 2025. Law enforcement characterized the incident as an 'isolated' event, and no arrests have been made as the investigation continues.In a statement via their representative, Dog and his wife Francie expressed profound sorrow, saying, 'We are grieving as a family over this incomprehensible, tragic accident and would ask for continued prayers as we grieve the loss of our beloved grandson, Anthony'.The couple has requested privacy during this devastating time as they mourn the life of their grandson.Born on February 2, 1953, in Denver, Colorado, to a welder-turned-bail-bondsman father and a Sunday-school-teaching mother, Chapman joined the Devil's Disciples motorcycle gang at age 15 and spent much of his early life on the wrong side of the law.In 1976, he was convicted of first-degree murder related to a botched drug-deal robbery and served about 18 months in a Texas prison, where an act of heroism—tackling an escaping inmate—earned him the nickname 'Bounty Hunter' and inspired his career change.Chapman gained international prominence in 2003 when he and his team captured fugitive Andrew Luster, heir to the Max Factor fortune, in Mexico—a case that led to his own brief arrest and legal battle overseas.Following that breakthrough, he launched the reality TV series Dog the Bounty Hunter (A&E, 2004–2012), followed by spin-offs like Dog and Beth: On the Hunt and Dog's Most Wanted, cementing his reputation for his bold tactics, deep faith, and philosophy of redemption.Beyond television, Chapman is a best-selling author, publishing memoirs including You Can Run But You Can't Hide (2007), Where Mercy Is Shown, Mercy Is Given (2010), and Nine Lives and Counting (2024), which chronicle his transformation from criminal to crime-fighter.He continues to operate bail-bond businesses in Hawaii, engages in public speaking, and advocates for tougher crime legislationKnown for his long blonde mullet, tough demeanor, and heartfelt moments counseling fugitives, 'Dog' has become a cultural icon—a living testament to second chances, personal redemption, and the belief that no one is beyond repair.A1. The real name of 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' is Duane Chapman.A2. 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' grandson was 13-year-old.
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