Duane Chapman, recognized widely by his stage moniker “Dog the Bounty Hunter,” was a prominent figure in his self-titled television series that ran for an impressive eight seasons. However, his half-siblings, Bonnie and Cecily, have raised questions about his conduct. It is pertinent to mention that Duane Chapman has two children.
The genesis of this scandal stems from their exclusion from their father’s union with Francie Frane, sparking considerable controversy. It’s noteworthy that Beth, the enduring spouse of Chapman and mother to Bonnie, was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2017 and sadly succumbed to the illness in 2019 at the age of 51.
Two years later, Bonnie and Cecily found themselves marginalized from Francie and Dog’s nuptials, as they had not received any invitations. Bonnie chose to share this revelation with TMZ, venting her grievances online and unveiling previously guarded details due to her hope of preserving a connection with her father.
Bonnie asserts that, notwithstanding Beth’s endeavors to mold her father into “the best man he could be,” he frequently engaged in extramarital affairs. She contends that Beth had to grapple with his numerous liaisons, involving both acquaintances and strangers. In addition to his infidelity, Bonnie accuses her father of harboring racist and homophobic sentiments. She posits that his reluctance to include her in his wedding stems from resentment over her sustained involvement in “The System,” a program featured on the UnleashedTV streaming service.
According to Bonnie, her father faced termination from the same profession for uttering derogatory comments about colleagues, including racial and homophobic slurs. “The System” prominently advocates for social justice and condemns bigotry and police brutality, making Bonnie deeply disheartened by her father’s apparent regression into prejudice.
In response to allegations of homophobia, Bonnie contends that her father employed “horrific slurs” against members of the LGBTQ+ community. She also chastises him for his affiliation with Pastor Greg Locke. Conversely, Dog and Francie vehemently challenge Bonnie and Cecily’s claims, asserting that they have been influenced by individuals nursing grudges against him and endeavoring to “sabotage our wedding.” They insist that all of Bonnie’s statements are wholly untrue.
Lyssa Chapman, another of Dog’s children and Bonnie’s half-sister, contradicts the assertions made by Bonnie and Cecily. In a tweet, Lyssa expresses her family’s affection for Bonnie and Cecily and their profound distress over their manipulation as pawns by unscrupulous individuals seeking retribution against their father. Lyssa emphatically underscores that her father holds love for all, with no trace of homophobia or racism in his character.