{"id":44783,"date":"2026-02-04T09:53:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T09:53:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetab.com\/realityshrine\/?p=44783"},"modified":"2026-02-04T09:59:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T09:59:56","slug":"dog-the-bounty-hunters-grandson-was-killed-by-his-own-dad-and-now-hes-been-arrested","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetab.com\/realityshrine\/2026\/02\/04\/dog-the-bounty-hunters-grandson-was-killed-by-his-own-dad-and-now-hes-been-arrested\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog the Bounty Hunter’s grandson was killed by his own dad, and now he’s been arrested"},"content":{"rendered":"

Duane \u201cDog the Bounty Hunter<\/a>\u201d Chapman rose to mainstream fame in 2004, when his A&E reality series turned him into one of the most recognisable figures of early-2000s television.<\/p>\n

For years, his career and personal life have unfolded in the public eye.<\/p>\n

Now, his name is back in headlines for a far more devastating reason. A fatal shooting involving Chapman\u2019s stepfamily, which claimed the life of Dog’s 13-year-old step-grandson, Anthony Zecca, last summer, has taken a significant legal turn.<\/p>\n

After months of investigation, new developments in the case have resulted in a major criminal arrest of Anthony Zecca’s father, Gregory Zecca.<\/p>\n

Duane Chapman issued a statement last summer<\/h2>\n
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After Anthony Zecca\u2019s death in July 2025, Duane Chapman and his wife Francie released a short statement<\/a> addressing the tragedy.<\/p>\n

They described the incident as an \u201cincomprehensible, tragic accident\u201d and asked for prayers and privacy as the family grieved.<\/p>\n

At the time, authorities said the shooting in Naples, Florida, was under investigation and confirmed that no arrests had been made.<\/p>\n

The statement focused entirely on loss and faith, reflecting a moment when the case was still unresolved.<\/p>\n

TMZ<\/a> reported in July 2025 that Gregory was placed on a psychiatric hold following the death of his son.<\/p>\n

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A rep for the family told TMZ that Greg had been put on a 5150 psychiatric hold because he was so devastated by the loss of his only son. The rep clarified: “Greg is stricken by grief and not because he feels guilty of a crime in relation to the shooting.”<\/p>\n

At the time, there were concerns Gregory might try to take his own life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

What happened to Dog\u2019s step-grandson, Anthony?<\/h2>\n
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Dog\u2019s step-grandson, Anthony Zecca, died on July 19, 2025, in Naples, Florida, in what authorities have described as a preventable situation involving a firearm and alleged substance use.<\/p>\n

Anthony\u2019s dad is Gregory Zecca.\u00a0Gregory is the son of Dog\u2019s wife, Francie Chapman<\/a> (n\u00e9e Frane). Francie and Dog married in 2021 after bonding through grief, and Gregory became part of Dog\u2019s wider blended-family world.<\/p>\n

At the time, early reporting said police were investigating, and no arrest had been made immediately.<\/p>\n

Gregory Zecca is now facing a possible life sentence<\/h2>\n
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On February 3, 2026, Gregory Zecca was arrested after investigators obtained a warrant.<\/p>\n

According to TMZ<\/a>, the Collier County Sheriff\u2019s Office charged him with aggravated manslaughter of a child with a firearm and using a firearm while under the influence.<\/p>\n

Investigators allege Gregory had been drinking for hours and that marijuana had also been used before the incident occurred, while he and Anthony were watching a UFC fight at a friend\u2019s house.<\/p>\n

Per TMZ’s exclusive, authorities say he handled the gun in Anthony\u2019s presence: “…the magazine was reinserted and a round chambered, and Gregory discharged a single shot, fatally striking the child.”<\/p>\n

“This case underscores that devastating tragedy that can result from mixing firearms, alcohol and drugs. Our hearts are with everyone affected by this loss,” said Sheriff Rambosk.<\/section>\n

Sheriff Kevin Rambosk also said in a statement: “This was a heartbreaking and preventable tragedy. Our detectives conducted an exhaustive and thorough investigation, examining every element of what happened through witness statements, forensic testing, subpoenas, search warrants, and more. I commend their hard work and professionalism in uncovering the facts in an incredibly difficult case.”<\/p>\n

Dog\u2019s attorney, Joseph Lesniak, told TMZ: “This remains a devastating family tragedy. We believe Greg loved his son deeply, and that this was a tragic accident — one that has left many lives permanently changed, especially Anthony\u2019s, and Greg\u2019s.”<\/p>\n

An aggravated manslaughter charge carries a potential penalty of life in prison, which is what Gregory is reportedly now facing.<\/section>\n

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