Dog the Bounty Hunter’s Grandson Dies in Tragic Accident at Age 13
Duane “Dog” Chapman’s family has been rocked by an unimaginable tragedy. Gregory Zecca, the stepson of the reality TV star, accidentally shot and killed his 13-year-old son, Anthony, in a heartbreaking incident that took place on July 19, 2025. The fatal accident occurred at an apartment in Naples, Florida, with authorities calling the incident isolated and confirming no arrests have been made.
Dog, along with his wife, Francie Chapman, who is Zecca’s mother, expressed their grief over the loss of their beloved grandson. A representative for the family shared the following statement: “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 Incident
The local police responded to a call about the shooting around 8 p.m. on July 19. While the details surrounding the shooting remain under investigation, authorities have yet to confirm any criminal charges.
Dog’s Family Background
Zecca is Francie Chapman’s son from a previous marriage. Francie and Dog married in 2021, after bonding over their shared experiences of grief. Dog had lost his fifth wife, Beth Chapman, to cancer in June 2019. Beth’s death deeply impacted both Duane and Francie.
Zecca, who works with Dog on his bounty hunting team, was reportedly devastated by the loss of his son. The family continues to mourn the tragic accident and asks for privacy during this difficult time.
A Legacy of Family Tragedy
Duane Chapman, 72, is a father to 13 children. His family includes children from previous marriages, and his late wife Beth Chapman had two children, Bonnie and Cecily, whom Dog shared with her. Additionally, Duane recently revealed that he discovered he fathered a son named Jon, a revelation that added complexity to his already large family.
More…
- https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/duane-dog-the-bounty-hunter-chapman-family-all-on-wife-francie-frane-ex-wives-and-children-101753057502468-amp.html
- https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/35938271/dog-bounty-hunters-grandson-shot-dead-dad
- https://people.com/dog-the-bounty-hunters-stepson-accidentally-kills-his-13-year-old-son-11775632
