Duane Lee Chapman, II's biography: Who is Dog the Bounty Hunter’s son?
Duane Lee Chapman, II, is famous because of his celebrity father and active role in his father's A&E Network reality show, Dog the Bounty Hunter. He is the first son of Dog the Bounty Hunter and his ex-wife, La Fonda Sue Honeycutt. What do you know about Duane Lee Chapman, Jr.?
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Since quitting Dog the Bounty Hunter, Duane Lee Jr. has maintained a low profile. Not much has been heard from him. Here are known facts about him.
Profile summary
| Full name | Duane Lee Chapman Jr. |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of birth | 21 January 1973 |
| Age | 50 years (as of 2023) |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Place of birth | Pampa, Texas, United States |
| Current residence | Jacksonville, Florida, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Height | 6'1" (185 cm) |
| Weight | 180 lbs (82 kgs) |
| Hair colour | Light brown |
| Eye colour | Brown |
| Father | Duane Lee Chapman Sr. |
| Mother | La Fonda Sue Honeycutt |
| Siblings | 13 |
| Relationship status | Single |
| Children | 1 |
| School | Rampart High School |
| Profession | Television personality and bounty hunter |
| Net worth | $700,000 |
Duane Lee Chapman, II's biography
Lee Chapman Jr. was born and raised in Pampa, Texas. He was born to Duane Lee Chapman, a popular bounty hunter and television personality, and La Fonda Sue Honeycutt.
He developed a keen interest in acting during his childhood by watching his father on television shows. Duane Jr. attended Rampart High School.
Duane Lee Chapman, II's family
His parents divorced when he was just four years, and both remarried. His father has been married six times, has 11 biological children, and has one adopted child.
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Duane Lee Chapman, II's siblings' from his father's side are Leland Blane, Zebadiah, Wesley, James Robert, Barbara Katie, Tucker Dee, Lyssa Rae, Bonnie Joanne, Garry, Cecily Barmore and Christopher Michael Hecht.
He has two other siblings from his mother's second marriage to Jim Darnell. They are Britney Lee and Hannah Dawn Darnell.
How did Zebadiah Duane Chapman die?
Zebadiah was Dog the Bounty Hunter's child from his second marriage to Ann Tegnelldied. Zebediah died shortly after his birth in 1980.
Who are Duane Chapman's grandchildren?
Chapman has several grandchildren. They are Dakota, Abbie Mae, Cobie, Travis Drake-Lee and Dylan Chapman.
What is Dog the Bounty Hunter's illness?
Dog the Bounty Hunter has been diagnosed with a "lung clot", a serious condition where a clot migrates from another area of the body and obstructs blood flow in the lungs. This life-threatening occurrence typically leads to symptoms such as difficulty breathing and chest discomfort.
Is Duane Chapman still alive?
Yes, the American television personality is still alive.
Where is Dog the Bounty Hunter now?
He is 70 years old and resides in Hawaii with his wife, Francie Chapman.
How old is Duane Lee Chapman Jr?
He was born on 21 January 1973. As of 2023, Duane Lee Champman Jr.'s age is 50 years.
Career
Lee Jr. launched a career in showbiz after high school, thanks to his father's influence. He appeared in the television series called Dog the Bounty Hunter alongside his father and stepmother, Beth, until the show ended after its eighth season.
Lee Jr. left the show in 2012 over a clash with Beth over money. At the end of the final season on A&E, he claimed on camera that he was being underpaid by Beth and overworked by Duane Lee Chapman.
Is Duane Lee Chapman Jr married?
Lee Jr. is not married at the moment. He was married before to Teresa R. Roybal. He met her during their time at Rampart High School.
The couple married in 1999 and appeared to lead happy lives before their untimely divorce in 2008. They have never disclosed the reason for their separation. The couple did not have a child together. Lee Jr. reportedly has a son named Dylan from a previous relationship.
After the divorce, he dated Michelle Riddle from Florida, but the two did not stay together for long. He has also been in a relationship with Ana Cordova, a popular television show producer and casting director, but the relationship did not last.
Did Duane Lee Chapman Jr go to Beth's funeral?
Chapman Jr. had a strained relationship with his stepmother and did not even attend her funeral. His stepmother succumbed to throat cancer in June 2019 at the age of 51 years.
After her send-off, Leland posted a picture of loved ones, including Dog the Bounty Hunter's kids, at the funeral. Fans quickly noticed the absence of Chapman Jr. His sister later confirmed that he was not present.
What is Dog the Bounty Hunter's new wife's age?
Following the tragic loss of his wife, Chapman found love again and became engaged to Francie Frane, who is 54 years old. Their paths crossed about six months after Beth's passing, as both Chapman and Frane had experienced the pain of losing their respective spouses.
Francie sadly lost her husband, Robert "Bob" Frane, in December 2018. The couple publicly declared their engagement in May 2020 and exchanged vows in Colorado on 2 September 2021.
Where is Duane Lee Chapman, II now?
After he departed from Dog the Bounty Hunter, he reportedly moved to Florida to open his bail bondsman business. He has also worked as a financial advisor.
Fast facts about Duane Lee Chapman, II
- Leland Blane is his younger brother.
- His mother got full custody of him and his younger brother.
- He was a financial and retirement counsellor in Colorado.
Duane Lee Chapman, II rose to fame because of being the son of Dog the Bounty Hunter and taking part in the family show. Since moving to Florida, he has avoided the spotlight, and much about his whereabouts is unknown.
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