Gregory Zecca, the stepson of Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman, accidentally shot and killed his 13-year-old son, Anthony, in Naples, Florida, on Saturday, July 19. According to local authorities, the incident occurred at an apartment around 8 p.m., as per TMZ. No arrests have been made, and the police have called it an "isolated incident."

Dog the Bounty Hunter, 72, and his wife Francie Chapman, Zecca’s mother, issued a statement through a representative:

“We are grieving as a family over this incomprehensible, tragic accident and would ask for continued prayers as we mourn the loss of our beloved grandson, Anthony.”


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Zecca is reportedly a member of the Dog’s bounty hunting team. The couple married in 2021 after both lost their previous spouses.

A look into ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’s’ large family

Duane Chapman, known widely as Dog the Bounty Hunter, is the father of 13 children from six different relationships. Over the years, many of them have appeared alongside him in his reality TV shows, especially the long-running series Dog the Bounty Hunter.

Here’s what we know about all 13 of his children:

1. Christopher Michael Hecht


Dog’s first child, born in 1972, with then-girlfriend Debbie White. After her death, Christopher was adopted by another family. He has had a troubled legal history, including a 2021 prison sentence in Colorado.

2. Duane Lee Chapman II



Son of Dog and first wife La Fonda Sue Darnall. He worked closely with his father during the early seasons of Dog the Bounty Hunter but eventually left the show.

3. Leland Blane Chapman


Also from Dog’s first marriage, Leland became a well-known face on the show and continues to work in the bounty hunting field.



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4. Zebadiah Chapman


One of three children from Dog’s second marriage to Ann Tegnell. Zebadiah sadly died shortly after birth.

5. Wesley Chapman



Another son with Ann Tegnell. Wesley has distanced himself from the reality TV spotlight.

6. James Robert Chapman



Also from Dog's marriage to Ann Tegnell. Little is known publicly about James.

7. Barbara Katie Chapman



Daughter from Dog’s third marriage to Lyssa Rae Brittain. Barbara died in a tragic car accident in 2006, just before Dog’s wedding to Beth Chapman.

8. Tucker Dee Chapman



Also, a child of Dog and Lyssa Brittain. Tucker has had legal troubles, including time in prison.

9. Lyssa Rae Chapman



Known as "Baby Lyssa," she appeared on Dog the Bounty Hunter and later pursued her own media projects.

10. Bonnie Joanne Chapman



Daughter of Dog and Beth Chapman, she grew up in the spotlight and has remained active on social media.

11. Garry Chapman



Also a child of Dog and Beth. He has participated in bounty hunting with his father.

12. Cecily Chapman



Adopted daughter of Beth from a previous relationship and considered Dog’s child. She is active in media and occasionally in bounty work.

13. Jon



In 2023, Dog revealed that he had recently discovered another son, Jon, who was born on the same day as his late wife Beth’s passing. Their relationship is still relatively new.

Dog’s large and blended family has faced both public attention and private struggles. While some children have stayed in the public eye, others have chosen a quieter life.

The tragic death of 13-year-old Anthony adds another chapter to the complex life of Duane Chapman and his extended family.