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'''Dog the Bounty Hunter''' is a ] show, chronicling ]'s operations in his ] firm, Da Kine Bail Bonds in ]. Dog is joined in his exploits by his wife and business partner, ], his sons ] and Duane Lee, and ] <ref></ref>. His nephew ] also appeared during the first season. Besides Hawaii, newer episodes have included cases in Dog Chapman's home state of ] and the city of ]. Most episodes have been filmed in the city of ]. He claims to have captured over 6,000 bail jumpers and criminals. '''Dog the Bounty Hunter''' is a ] show, chronicling ]'s operations in his ] firm, Da Kine Bail Bonds in ]. Dog is joined in his exploits by his wife and business partner, ], his sons ] and Duane Lee, and ].<ref></ref> His nephew ] also appeared during the first season. Besides Hawaii, newer episodes have included cases in Dog Chapman's home state of ] and the city of ]. Most episodes have been filmed in the city of ]. He claims to have captured over 6,000 bail jumpers and criminals.


While the program mostly follows Chapman and his team's pursuits against actual ]s who violated the conditions of their ], it also shows his life as a husband, a father to some of his twelve children and an ex-convict. Chapman and Smith were married on ], ]. Dog's compassionate side is frequently on display, as he looks for ways to coach his catches back to the right path. While the program mostly follows Chapman and his team's pursuits against actual ]s who violated the conditions of their ], it also shows his life as a husband, a father to some of his twelve children and an ex-convict. Chapman and Smith were married on ], ]. Dog's compassionate side is frequently on display, as he looks for ways to coach his catches back to the right path.
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Their bail bond business, ] Bail Bonds, has locations on the islands of ], ], and the ]. The Oahu office is located at 1383 Queen Emma St. in ]. Their bail bond business, ] Bail Bonds, has locations on the islands of ], ], and the ]. The Oahu office is located at 1383 Queen Emma St. in ].



===2006 Arrest === ===2006 Arrest ===
{{Main|Duane Chapman#2006 arrest & extradition proceedings}} {{Main|Duane Chapman#2006 arrest & extradition proceedings}}


At approximately 6:00 am Hawaiian time on ], ], Duane Chapman, his son Leland and Tim Chapman <ref></ref> were arrested by ] at the request of the ]. Duane, Leland and Tim were arrested for bounty hunting, which is illegal in ]. On June 18, 2003, the Chapman trio captured convicted fugitive rapist ] (heir to ] cosmetics), who had fled to Mexico. Duane, Leland and Tim have since been released on bail ($300,000 for Duane and $100,000 each for the other two). At approximately 6:00 am Hawaiian time on ], ], Duane Chapman, his son Leland and Tim Chapman<ref></ref> were arrested by ] at the request of the ]. Duane, Leland and Tim were arrested for bounty hunting, which is illegal in ]. On June 18, 2003, the Chapman trio captured convicted fugitive rapist ] (heir to ] cosmetics), who had fled to Mexico. Duane, Leland and Tim have since been released on bail ($300,000 for Duane and $100,000 each for the other two).


On February 16, 2007, a Mexican Federal court ruled that Duane, Leland, and Tim should be extradited to Mexico to face charges of deprivation of liberty. The Chapman's are looking into their legal options to prevent this. On February 16, 2007, a Mexican Federal court ruled that Duane, Leland, and Tim should be extradited to Mexico to face charges of deprivation of liberty. The Chapman's are looking into their legal options to prevent this.
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== In popular culture == == In popular culture ==


Duane Chapman's book "]" was to be set for a February 2007 release, but after his arrest, and extradition case, his book will now be released on Father's Day - June 17 2007. {{fact}} Duane Chapman's book "]" was to be set for a February 2007 release, but after his arrest, and extradition case, his book will now be released on Father's Day - June 17 2007. {{Fact|date=March 2007}}


''Dog'' and his crew were parodied in the tenth season '']'' episode "]." Cartman portrayed Dog, but was a ] rather than a ]. ''Dog'' and his crew were parodied in the tenth season '']'' episode "]." Cartman portrayed Dog, but was a ] rather than a ].
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* Dog is a devout Christian, and his crew always pray together before a hunt. * Dog is a devout Christian, and his crew always pray together before a hunt.
* Dog is missing part of his left foot from a motorcycle accident in 1968. * Dog is missing part of his left foot from a motorcycle accident in 1968.



==External links== ==External links==
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2004 American TV series or program
Dog the Bounty Hunter
StarringDuane "Dog" Chapman
Beth Smith
Leland Chapman
Duane Lee Chapman II
'Baby' Lyssa Chapman
Tommy Diaz
Gamal Mostafa
Tim Chapman
Justin Bihag
Country of originUSA
No. of episodes47
Production
Executive producerDaniel Elias
Boris Lee Krutonog
Running time30 minutes
Original release
NetworkA&E Network
ReleaseAugust 30 2004 –
Present

Dog the Bounty Hunter is a reality television show, chronicling Duane "Dog" Chapman's operations in his bounty hunting firm, Da Kine Bail Bonds in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dog is joined in his exploits by his wife and business partner, Beth Smith Chapman, his sons Leland and Duane Lee, and Tim Chapman. His nephew Justin Bihag also appeared during the first season. Besides Hawaii, newer episodes have included cases in Dog Chapman's home state of Colorado and the city of San Francisco. Most episodes have been filmed in the city of Honolulu. He claims to have captured over 6,000 bail jumpers and criminals.

While the program mostly follows Chapman and his team's pursuits against actual criminals who violated the conditions of their bail, it also shows his life as a husband, a father to some of his twelve children and an ex-convict. Chapman and Smith were married on May 20, 2006. Dog's compassionate side is frequently on display, as he looks for ways to coach his catches back to the right path.

The program spun off from their appearance in the A&E Network's Take This Job, a program about people with unusual occupations. Both shows are produced for A&E by Hybrid Films, a New York-based production company.

Their bail bond business, Da Kine Bail Bonds, has locations on the islands of Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island. The Oahu office is located at 1383 Queen Emma St. in Honolulu.

2006 Arrest

Main article: Duane Chapman § 2006 arrest & extradition proceedings

At approximately 6:00 am Hawaiian time on September 14, 2006, Duane Chapman, his son Leland and Tim Chapman were arrested by US Marshals at the request of the Mexican government. Duane, Leland and Tim were arrested for bounty hunting, which is illegal in Mexico. On June 18, 2003, the Chapman trio captured convicted fugitive rapist Andrew Luster (heir to Max Factor cosmetics), who had fled to Mexico. Duane, Leland and Tim have since been released on bail ($300,000 for Duane and $100,000 each for the other two).

On February 16, 2007, a Mexican Federal court ruled that Duane, Leland, and Tim should be extradited to Mexico to face charges of deprivation of liberty. The Chapman's are looking into their legal options to prevent this.

In popular culture

Duane Chapman's book "You Can Run But You Can't Hide: The Life and Times of Dog the Bounty Hunter" was to be set for a February 2007 release, but after his arrest, and extradition case, his book will now be released on Father's Day - June 17 2007.

Dog and his crew were parodied in the tenth season South Park episode "Miss Teacher Bangs a Boy." Cartman portrayed Dog, but was a hall monitor rather than a bounty hunter.

Trivia

  • The theme tune is Ozzy Osbourne's Dog, The Bounty Hunter, included on the Prince of Darkness Album.
  • There have been multiple legal defense fund raising accounts set up for Duane, Leland, and Tim including one set up by Tonja "Doe," a victim of Andrew Luster.
  • Dog is only 5'7" tall and wears special boots that make him appear to be 5'10".
  • Dog is a devout Christian, and his crew always pray together before a hunt.
  • Dog is missing part of his left foot from a motorcycle accident in 1968.

External links

News articles

  1. Dog the Bounty Hunter official site
  2. Dog the Bounty Hunter official site
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