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On Tuesday, Dog the Bounty Hunter’s stepson found himself in legal trouble, facing charges of aggravated manslaughter following the fatal shooting of his 13-year-old son last summer in Florida.
The incident, reported by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, involved 39-year-old Gregory Anthony Zecca, who allegedly discharged the firearm while under the influence on July 19, 2025.
Sheriff Kevin Rambosk expressed his sorrow over the incident, describing it as an “avoidable tragedy.” He praised the detectives for their meticulous investigation, which involved gathering witness accounts, conducting forensic analyses, and utilizing subpoenas and search warrants to piece together the circumstances surrounding the event.
The investigation revealed that Zecca had been drinking at a bar before purchasing additional alcohol. He and his son consumed alcohol and marijuana at a friend’s house while watching a UFC match on TV. During this time, Zecca repeatedly handled a firearm, drawing it from his waistband and performing “dry-firing” actions in front of the boy.
Initially, the firearm was unloaded with an empty chamber, but at some point, a magazine was reinserted, and a round was chambered. Zecca then discharged the weapon, resulting in his son’s death. Authorities have not disclosed how the weapon was reloaded before the fatal shot.
Detectives arrived on the scene and smelled alcohol on Zecca and saw marijuana “in plain view.” They obtained search warrants for a blood draw, which showed his blood-alcohol content to be 0.116 at the time of the shooting, well above Florida’s legal imit of 0.08.
“This case underscores that devastating tragedy that can result from mixing firearms, alcohol and drugs,” Rambosk said. “Our hearts are with everyone affected by this loss.”
Zecca is the son of Francie Chapman, Dog the Bounty Hunter’s wife, from a previous marriage. Dog’s real name is Duane Chapman.