Dog the Bounty Hunter, born Duane Chapman, and his family suffered a tragic loss after an accidental shooting took away the life of his 13-year-old grandson, Anthony. The teen was starting his life when a wrongful hit took away his future. However, what is worse is that the incident happened at the hands of Anthony’s father and Duane’s stepson, Gregory Zecca. The family is completely devastated and processing the tragic demise of their beloved grandson.
As the investigation is underway, attention remains focused on whether any charges will be filed. For now, there have been no arrests, and the family has refrained from any public appearances for the time being as they focus on processing the immense loss. The incident has opened up the conversation around gun safety in households with minors and a broader conversation in the United States around firearm access, safe storage laws, and responsible ownership.
Meet Dog the Bounty Hunter’s stepson, Gregory Zecca
A 13-year-old boy died following the accidental discharge of a firearm in Naples, Florida. The tragic incident occurred on July 19, 2025. However, as the investigation continues, let us take a look at everything we know about Gregory Zecca. Gregory Zecca is a thirty-four-year-old man and stepson of the reality TV star, Dog the Bounty Hunter, aka, Duane Chapman.
Gregory Zecca is Duane Chapman’s sixth wife, Francie Chapman’s biological son from her previous marriage. According to TMZ, Francie and Dog the Bounty Hunter got married in 2021 after bonding over the grief and tragic loss of their respective spouses. Gregory is often seen alongside Dog and is believed to be part of the family’s business since his mother’s marriage to the renowned hunter.
According to some reports, Gregory Zecca collaborates with Dog the Bounty Hunter and his team, which includes his daughter, Lyssa. Upon taking a glance at Gregory’s Instagram account, his profile described him as a ‘Father, Bounty Hunter, Podcaster, Small Business Owner and Aventurer.’ He appeared to be from Parker, Colorado and is known for his podcast, Beyond the Bounty.
Gregory Zecca and his podcast, Beyond the Bounty
Gregory Zecca introduced the idea of starting a podcast named Beyond the Bounty after his mother, Francie, married Duane ‘Dog’ Chapman, also known as Dog the Bounty Hunter. The podcast takes their fans on a journey of what goes on in their lives beyond their profession. The podcast captures the ‘incredible story of Greg Zecca, who stars on Dog the Bounty Hunter’s new show, Beware of Dog.
In the podcast, Gregory Zecca shared the behind-the-scenes details and discussed all the action that fans don’t get to see on the big screen. The description of the podcast shared that, like his story and several others’, there are always two sides to a tale, where ‘castaway and redemption become the narrative’. He added that they are touching on Hot topics and having difficult conversations as a part of this podcast. Gregory further stated:
“We are bringing you closer to these larger-than-life humans! Join me on this wild adventure as we go Beyond the Bounty with Greg Zecca.”
Gregory Zecca often took his son to the shooting range
Before the tragic incident, Gregory Zecca always appeared to be a doting father. Taking his son, Anthony, on mini-adventures and spending ample time with him. The duo shared several memories, and Anthony was often spotted on the shooting range with Gregory. The Beyond the Bounty podcaster himself had previously shared images on social media showing the pair engaging in recreational firearms training. However, Gregory has no known criminal history or prior allegations involving weapons, which makes the news a shock for his fans as well.
The tragic incident of July 19, 2025, which took away the life of Gregory Zecca’s 13-year-old son, Anthony
According to Collier Collier County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to an emergency call on July 19, 2025. It was around 8 pm when the call came through. Upon arrival, the team found a teenage boy with a gunshot wound and an adult male, who was later identified as Gregory Zecca, present at the scene and visibly distressed by what had happened. While the responders performed several emergency medical procedures on Anthony, he was pronounced dead shortly afterwards.
According to the sheriff’s office, Anthony’s demise was due to an accidental discharge. The early evidence found at the scene and through interrogation, the official has pointed out that the shooting was not intentional, hence no arrests have been made. However, the case remains under review. The entire Bounty Hunter family is in extreme shock because of what happened.
The Bounty Hunter family issues a statement regarding the demise of Anthony
The Bounty Hunter family has been shaken by the tragic loss of their beloved, Anthony. The family has urged the public to avoid speculations as they believe the shooting to have been accidental. They have also asked their fans to pray for the family as they process the loss of their beloved, Anthony. The investigation into the matter is ongoing. Francie Chapman’s representative shared a statement with TMZ and stated:
“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.”
What happened in the Bounty Hunter family is truly tragic and raises several concerns around arms rights and safety, not just in the US but globally. What are your thoughts on the matter? Let us know.
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