Dwayne Lee Chapman, better known as Bounty Hunter Dog, is a popular American reality television show. He is also a former bounty hunter and supporter. Hunter is best known for successfully capturing Max Factor heir Andrew Luster in 2003. He became more popular after appearing on the reality show Dog the Bounty Hunter. As of 2021, Dog the Bounty Hunter's net worth is estimated to be around $6 million.
| Full Name | Duane Lee Chapman |
| Birth Date | February 2, 1953 |
| Birth Place | Denver, Colorado, U. S. |
| Profession | TV personality, bounty hunter |
| Wife | Francie Frane |
| Net Worth | $6 million |
Early life
Headhunter Dog Dwayne Lee Chapman was born on February 2, 1953 in Denver, Colorado, United States of America. He was born to his parents Wesley Duane and Barbara Darlene Chapman. Wesley’s father was a welder and guarantor. Also, his mother Barbara worked as a Sunday school teacher. Hunter grew up with three siblings named Jolyne, Michael, and Paula.
Chapman ran away from home at the age of 15 after joining the Devil’s Disciples. He was convicted of first degree murder in 1976 and later sentenced to 5 years in Texas. In fact, Hunter was waiting for his friend in the driveway when he shot and killed 69-year-old Jerry Oliver while he was buying cannabis.
He then served in the Texas State Penitentiary for 18 months. While in prison, he was inspired to become a bounty hunter after approaching a prisoner who was about to be shot for trying to escape from prison.
Tracking the status and career of a bounty hunter
Hunter made international headlines on June 18, 2003 after the capture of Andrew Luster, heir to Max Factor cosmetics. Andrew was in the middle of a trial for the rape of several women and charges of drug trafficking. With his hunting gear, he was able to capture Luster in Mexico. However, when he brought him back to the United States, all four were sent to prison by Mexican police.
Dog and his son Leland were arrested on drug charges. Later, after Mexican authorities confirmed Andrew’s identity, he was sent to California to serve 125 years in prison. However, Mexican authorities have yet to release Dog and Leland. But after Doga’s wife Beth sparked public opinion in the United States and alarmed the media, they were finally released on bail.
Hunter gained attention after appearing on the show Take This Job, which features people with unusual jobs. In August 2004, he debuted on television in the first season of the reality show Headhunter Dog. It ran for 8 seasons and was canceled in 2012. In April, CMT begins airing a new reality show called Dog and Bet: On the Hunt.
He later appeared in the 2019 spin-off series Most Wanted Dogs, which ran for one season. A new series of the reality show Dog’s Unleashed aired on the streaming service, but the show was canceled in 2021.
Hunter recently assisted the FBI in a search in Florida. Lorrdy had previously been wanted by the FBI following the disappearance of her fiancé, Gabby Petito, who was later found dead in Wyoming. The FBI has officially issued an arrest warrant for Brian Lowdry. As for the missing box of clothes, Hunter said people who want help can help by providing some helpful tips for contacting his 833TELDOG work number.
Dog Bounty Hunter Personal Life
Headhunter Dog has been married six times and has a total of 12 children. He recently married his sixth wife, Francie Fran, on September 2, 2021 in Colorado. Hunter reportedly met Francie six months after the death of his fifth wife, Beth. They announced their engagement in May 2020 and officially got engaged in August 2021.
Bounty Hunter Status Tracking
As of 2021, Dog the Bounty Hunter is said to have a net worth of around $6 million. In addition to being a bounty hunter, he is also the author of two books: You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide and Where Mercy Is Shown, Mercy Is Given.