You may know Duane Chapman as Dog the Bounty Hunter from the famous television show where he hunted down some of the most notorious fugitives in the country. But behind the scenes, he had a loving family, including his beloved wife, Beth Chapman. Today, on the anniversary of Beth’s passing, Duane shares a heartwarming surprise about his secret son, Jon.
Duane and Beth got married in 2006 and were inseparable until her untimely demise in 2019. Throughout her battle with throat cancer, Beth shared updates on Duane’s Instagram, touching the hearts of their fans.
Losing Beth was a devastating blow for Duane. He poured out his emotions in a heartbreaking tweet, saying, “She usually gets up at this time to go hiking on Koko Head Mountain because it is 5:32 in Hawaii. She only walked the staircase to heaven today. All of us love you, Beth. I’ll see you on the other side.” It was a poignant tribute to his late wife.
Since then, Duane has often spoken of Beth and their love, keeping her memory alive. He once stated in an interview with Hawaii News Now, “I had a deep love for her. ‘Jesus said, Lazarus is not dead; he sleepeth,’ while he lay there. My last words are Beth isn’t dead, she’s asleep. I hope to see her again someday.” On this fourth anniversary of Beth’s passing, Duane is remembering her with a unique perspective.
In a surprising revelation on Instagram, Duane shared his joy at discovering that his secret son, Jon, was born on this very day. He wrote, “This day has served as a dreadful reminder of one of my greatest losses for the past four years. But when I found out that my son Jon, whom I just recently met, was born on this day, God redeemed this day. This day now has a new significance rather than being filled with sadness.”
Duane included a photo of Jon and his wife Jodi, keeping the details of their meeting and relationship under wraps. Instead, he teased that his upcoming book, “Nine Lives and Counting,” would unveil Jon’s incredible story.
As he concluded his heartfelt update, Duane left an empowering message for those who have experienced loss, saying, “For everyone who has experienced a great loss, please know God restores and redeems. Love you both, and happy birthday to your son.”
The response from followers was overwhelming, with many expressing their happiness for Duane. One comment touched on the power of restoration, saying, “I’m so grateful that God blessed you with a son. God is a Master of Restoration!” Others didn’t forget to mention Beth, acknowledging her absence and how much she is missed.
Duane Chapman is a proud father to twelve children, including Bonnie and Garry, whom he had with Beth. While there isn’t much information available about Jon at the moment, we can’t wait to uncover the secrets and joys that Duane’s book will reveal.
