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Dog the Bounty Hunter Net Worth: How Rich is Duane Chapman?

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3 years ago

September 26, 2021

Duane Lee Chapman, better known as Dog the Bounty Hunter is a famous American reality TV personality. He is also a bounty hunter and a retired bail bondsman. Hunter is best known for successfully capturing the Max Factor heir, Andrew Luster in 2003. He became more popular after appearing in the reality series “Dog the Bounty Hunter”. As of 2022, Dog the Bounty Hunter net worth is estimated to be around $8 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	$8 million

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Early life

Dog the bounty hunter was born Duane Lee Chapman on the 2nd of February, 1953 in Denver, Colorado, United States. He was born to his parents, Wesley Duane and Barbara Darlene Chapman. His dad, Wesley has served as a welder and bail bondsman. Likewise, his mom, Barbara has worked as a Sunday school teacher. Hunter grew up with three siblings named Jolene, Michael, and Paula.

Chapman ran away from his house at 15 years of age after he joined the Devil’s Disciples. He was convicted of first-degree murder in 1976, and after that, he was sentenced to 5 years in a Texas prison. Hunter was actually waiting for his friend in a gateway car when his friend shot and murdered 69 years old Jerry Oliver during a deal to purchase cannabis.

After that, he served at the Texas State Penitentiary for 18 months. While he was in the prison, he was inspired to become a bounty hunter after he tackled an inmate who was about to get shot for attempting to escape from the prison.

Dog the Bounty Hunter Net Worth & Career

Hunter made the international news on June 18, 2003, after he captured the Max Factor cosmetics heir, Andrew Luster. Andrew was in the middle of his trial for raping a number of women and drug charges, Along with his hunt team, he was able to capture Luster in Mexico. However, while they were bringing back him to the United States, all four of them were sent to prison by the Mexican police.

Dog and his son, Leland, were arrested under suspicion of drug use. Later after the Mexican authorities confirmed Andrew’s identity, he was sent to California where he was about to spend 125 years imprisonment. However, Dog and Leland were yet not released by Mexican authorities. But, after Dog’s wife, Beth aroused public opinion in U. S. and alerted the media, they were finally granted bail

Hunter came to the notice of people after he was featured on the program called “Take This Job”, which features people who have unusual occupations. In August 2004, the first series of the reality show “Dog the Bounty Hunter”, made its TV debut. It ran for 8 seasons and was canceled in 2012. In April, the new reality series titled “Dog and Beth: On the Hunt” begin airing on CMT.

Later on, he appeared on spin-off the series titled “Dog’s Most Wanted” in 2019, which aired for a single season. The new series of the reality show “Dog’s Unleashed” started airing on the streaming service, however, the show was canceled in 2021.

Hunter has been lately helping the FBI to search for Brian Laundrie in Florida. Launrdie was previously wanted by the FBI after his fiance, Gabby Petito disappeared who was later found dead in Wyoming. FBI has now officially issued a warrant for Brian Laundrie’s arrest. On the Laundrie’s missing case, Hunter has told the people whoever wants to help him can help him by proving any useful tips to reach out to his company number at 833-TELLDOG.

Dog the Bounty Hunter Personal Life

Dog the Bounty Hunter has been married six times, and he has a total of 12 kids. He has recently got wed to his sixth wife, Francie Frane on September 2, 2021, in Colorado. Hunter reportedly met Francie six months after his fifth wife, Beth’s passing. They made an announcement of their engagement in May 2020, and in August 2021, they officially got engaged.