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Dog the Bounty Hunter's family: All on wife Francie Frane, ex-wives, and children

Duane "Dog the Bounty Hunter" Chapman is married to Francie Frane. He was previously married five times. Here's a look at his ex-wives and children.

Published on: Jul 21, 2025 06:21 am IST
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Gregory Zecca, the stepson of Duane "Dog the Bounty Hunter" Chapman, accidentally shot and killed his 13-year-old son, Anthony, at their apartment in Naples, Florida, on Saturday.

Duane Chapman is married to Francie Frane.(Instagram/ Francie Frane)

In a statement to TMZ, Duane Chapman said, “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.”

As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, which remains under investigation.

Duane Chapman's Family History

Duane Chapman is currently married to Francie Frane, whom he wed in 2021. The couple met in 2019 after both lost their spouses to cancer. Chapman’s wife, Beth Chapman, died in June 2019 from throat cancer, while Frane’s husband, Bob Frane, passed away in December 2018.

The couple got engaged in May 2020 and tied the knot in Colorado Springs. Francie shares her son, Gregory Zecca, with her late husband.

His fourth marriage was to Tawny Marie Chapman. They tied the knot in 1991 and got divorced in 2003. They did not have any children together.

In 2006, Chapman married Beth Chapman, who remained his wife until her death in 2019. The couple had two children: Bonnie Joanne Chapman, born in 1998, and Garry Chapman, born in 2001.

 

Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.

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