What is Duane Chapman Jr from Dog the Bounty Hunter doing now?
SECRETIVE bail bondsman Duane Chapman Junior, 47, is the eldest son of reality star and famous bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman.
He has managed to keep an extremely low profile following his departure from the show in 2012.
Who is Duane Chapman Jr?
Duane Lee Chapman II was born on January 21 1973.
The 47-year-old star was raised in Pampa, - a rural town in the state's panhandle region.
He rose to stardom thanks to his acting career as famously appeared on his father's reality TV series .
He learned the ropes of the bounty hunting business and worked in his father’s company, Da Kine Bail Bonds, together with his , Leland, and stepmother, .
However, he left the show in 2012 over his clash with Beth over money.
Duane Lee claimed on camera at the end of the final season on A&;E that he was being underpaid by Beth and overworked by Dog.
What is he doing now?
Since his departure, Duane Lee stopped appearing on any of
He reportedly moved to to open up his own bail bondsman business, according to .
Duane is now working as a financial advisor.
Was Duane Chapman Jr at Beth Chapman’s funeral?
Beth Chapman at the age of 51 after sadly losing her battle with throat cancer.
Duane Chapman Jr's brother Leland Chapman posted a photo of loved ones at Beth's memorial last year.
The caption reads: "I still can’t believe she’s gone. She would have been thrilled to see this. Family, friends, fans all coming together to honor her legacy. I want to say thank you to everyone for your well wishes and prayers for my family."
It continued: "I want to say thank you to everyone who helped put on and put together her beautiful memorial. I also want to thank my family for coming together and helping my dad and each other through this time. I know she’s proud, so thank you again from the bottom of my heart."
Fans quickly noticed Duane's absence and wondered about his whereabouts.
Many were certain that he wouldn't miss such an important event.
Some thought he was one of the men kneeling in the photo.
Leland's sister Bonnie later clarified to fans, saying "no, he wasn't"
Who is he married to?
Duane Lee met Teresa R. Roybal in high school.
The pair started dating until 1996 and late tied the knot in 1999.
While the two had appeared to be leading a happy life together, they divorced for unknown reasons in 2008.
The ex-couple did not have any children.
However, Duane Lee reportedly has a son named Dylan Chapman, 25, from his previous relationship.
Who is Dog the Bounty Hunter?
Duane Chapman aka , 68, is an American reality TV personality best known for his successful capture of Max Factor heir Andrew Luster in in 2003.
He was born on February 2, 1953 in Denver, Colorado.
Dog was given his own series, Dog the Bounty Hunter, the following year on A&E.
The series follows Dog and his associates as they hunt for fugitives on the run.
After Dog the Bounty Hunter ended, he appeared in Dog and Beth: On the Hunt, alongside his late wife and business partner, Beth Chapman.
About eleven months following his wife's death, Dog was engaged to .
Frane, 51, is a rancher from Colorado. She met Dog after he reached out to Francie's husband Bob to do some work at his home.
Sadly, Francie had to break the news to Dog that Bob had passed several months before Beth.
Grief brought the pair closer, and they began dating soon after.
Dog told the Sun that he wants to have , in what he says will be "one hell of a party."
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They moved in together earlier this year and kept their romance a secret, only revealing it to the public in March.
In May, Dog revealed .
Many people so soon after Beth died, but his family sprung to his defense.
What is Dog the Bounty Hunter up to now?
Dog joined the nationwide search for fugitive , who made headlines after his fiancé, , was reported missing in September 2021, and later found dead in Teton National Park.
Brian and Gabby went on a cross-country road trip together, and Gabby was reported missing after Brian returned with her van to his home, without her.
Brian is the sole person of interest in Petito's death, and authorities are on the hunt for him. Prior to vanishing, Brian refused to speak with authorities about Gabby's disappearance.
Dog claimed to gather in the case. One of them is that Brian and his parents visited Fort De Soto Park days after Brian returned home without Gabby.
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Dog also claims that after the three of them , only two left.
Dog paid a visit to Brian's home, and it prompted his parents to call 911 on him.
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