Honestly, if you grew up watching A&E in the mid-2000s, you can probably still hear that Ozzy Osbourne theme song in your head. The leather vests. The feathered hair. The dramatic prayer circles before kicking down a door in Honolulu. But looking at the Dog the Bounty Hunter cast today, in 2026, is a bit like looking at a fractured mirror. It’s heavy.
Most people think the show ended and everyone just went home to count their money. That’s not even close. Between the tragic passing of Beth, multiple public feuds, and a weird move to Florida, the Chapman family has lived ten lifetimes since the cameras stopped rolling.
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Duane "Dog" Chapman
Dog is basically the elder statesman of bail bonds at this point. After Beth died in 2019, he went through a very public, very raw grieving period. He eventually married Francie Frane in 2021. They’ve moved around a bit, settling in Marco Island, Florida, and more recently Georgia. He’s not kicking down as many doors these days. Instead, he’s focused on the D.O.G. Foundation, which fights human trafficking. He still has that trademark hair, though it’s a little thinner now.
The Late Beth Chapman
You can’t talk about the cast without Beth. She was the glue. She was also the smartest person in the room, usually. After she died of throat cancer in June 2019, the family dynamic fundamentally shifted. There’s a lot of talk among fans about how "things haven't been the same," and they’re right. Beth was the boss of the office and the family.
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Leland Chapman
Leland was always the fan favorite. The "quiet one." He’s 49 now. He moved to Alabama for a while but has largely returned to his roots in Hawaii. He runs Kama’aina Bail Bonds and stays out of the tabloid drama more than his siblings. He’s very active on Instagram, mostly posting about his kids and his wife, Jamie Pilar. He’s arguably the most "normal" member of the original group.
"Baby" Lyssa Chapman
Lyssa has had a wild ride. She left the show years before it ended, dealt with some legal scrapes, and eventually found her footing as a businesswoman. She runs an online clothing brand called Baby by Lyssa Chapman. In 2022, she married her partner, Leiana Evensen, in a private ceremony in Hawaii. She’s often the one clearing the air when her dad says something controversial in the press.
The Sons Who Disappeared
Ever wonder why Duane Lee Chapman Jr. stopped appearing? It wasn’t just "creative differences." During season 8, there was a massive on-camera blowout. Duane Lee basically told Beth, "You’re not my mother," and he walked out.
He didn’t come back for the spin-offs. He eventually moved to Florida and started his own business. Unlike Leland, he keeps a very low profile. He doesn't do the reality TV circuit.
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Then there’s Tim "Youngblood" Chapman. People still ask if he’s Dog’s brother. He’s not. They were just close friends who shared a last name (ironically). Tim left the show after some legal issues of his own and has pretty much vanished from the public eye to focus on being a dad.
The Tragedy No One Talks About
Reality TV fame has a dark side, and the Chapmans haven't escaped it.
- Garry Chapman: Beth and Dog’s son, Garry, followed in his dad's law enforcement footsteps, becoming a police officer in Alabama. However, 2025 was a brutal year for him. He was involved in a high-speed crash that tragically killed a teenager. He was fired from the force, though his legal team has been fighting to clear his name.
- The Accidental Shooting: In mid-2025, a tragedy struck Dog’s extended family. One of his stepsons (from his marriage to Francie) was involved in an accidental shooting that claimed the life of his 13-year-old son, Anthony.
It’s these moments that remind you they aren't just characters on a screen. They’re a real family dealing with real, often devastating, consequences.
Why the Show Still Matters
People still binge-watch the old episodes on streaming because the show was about redemption. Dog’s own history—spending time in prison in the 70s—gave him an empathy for the "skells" he was catching. He wasn't just arresting them; he was usually trying to give them a cigarette and a lecture on Jesus.
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In 2026, that kind of "tough love" reality TV feels like a relic of a different era. But for the Dog the Bounty Hunter cast, the hunt never really ended. It just moved from the streets of Honolulu to the courtrooms and living rooms of their personal lives.
What You Should Do Next
If you're looking to catch up with the family beyond the reruns, here is the best way to do it:
- Follow the Foundation: If you want to see what Dog is doing now, check out the D.O.G. Foundation. It’s where he puts most of his "bounty hunter" energy these days, focusing on rescue rather than capture.
- Support the Kids: Lyssa and Leland have legitimate businesses that aren't tied to TV drama. If you liked them on the show, their social media is the only place to get the "real" story without the editing of a production crew.
- Watch "Dog's Most Wanted": If you haven't seen it, this was the final series Beth filmed before she passed. It’s difficult to watch, but it provides the closure the original series never gave.
The Chapman family is huge—13 kids in total—and while the show focused on a handful of them, the legacy of Da'Kine Bail Bonds continues to haunt and inspire them in equal measure. It's a complicated story, far messier than the 42-minute episodes made it look.