Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman revealed in a shocking Instagram post on Monday that he’s secretly having a baby.
Monday was the fourth anniversary of the death of his late wife, Beth. Chapman posted a picture of his son John putting his arms around his wife Jody and told fans that finding his son gave “new meaning” to what had been a very painful time. . He hinted that he plans to reveal more about John in his memoir, Nine Lives and Counting, due out in 2024.
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The 70-year-old reality TV star opened up about finding out about his son on social media.
“For the past four years, this day has been a terrible reminder of one of the greatest losses of my life,” he wrote.
“But God saved the day when I learned that my son John, whom I had met recently, was born on this day,” he said.
Ironically, his fans didn’t understand the situation. Chapman talked about how this new relationship changed how he sees himself today.
“So now the day has taken on a new meaning instead of sadness,” he said.
After that, he formally and officially introduced his son to the world.
“This is my son John and wife Jodie,” he said. (Related: Macaulay Culkin becomes a father of two)
Chapman concluded with a moving message and a personal note to John.
“For those who have suffered a terrible loss, know that God will restore and redeem them,” he said.
“Happy birthday son, I love you both.”
