Bonnie Chapman, the daughter ofDuane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapmanand his late wifeBeth Chapman, is speaking out against her father.
After Bonnie, 22, and her half-sister Cecily, 28, toldTMZthis week that they were not invited to Dog’sSep. 2 weddingto his fiancéeFrancie Frane, Bonnie shared alengthy statementon social media accusing Dog, 68, of racism, homophobia and infidelity.
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Dog the Bounty Hunter, Bonnie Chapman.Bennett Raglin/Getty; bonnie chapman/ instagram
The statement continues: “Please pray for Bonnie and Cecily to be released from whatever hold these people have on them. We love them and pray for them everyday. We are grateful to the rest of our family for helping us to set the record straight. Despite the sadness we feel at this rift in our family, Francie and I are looking forward to celebrating our wedding next week with the rest of our family and close friends.”
Duane Chapman and Francie Frane.Francie Frane/Instagram
In her social media post, Bonnie also accused Dog of cheating on her mother Beth, who wasdiagnosed with stage II throat cancerin 2017 anddiedin June 2019 at the age of 51.
“I had forgiven my father after my mother’s death for countless actions that I shouldn’t have,” she wrote. “He would cheat on my mom all the time, and I hated him every time he did it, but I forgave him for that because I wanted a relationship with my dad.”
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Beth Chapman and Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman.Duane Dog Chapman/Instagram
Bonnie went on to accuse her father of embracing “old prejudices,” claiming he has called BLM protestors “thugs” and used “horrific epithets” against LGBTQ people. She additionally criticized him for associating “with people like right-wing megachurch pastor Greg Locke,” who has posted homophobic content on social media andmade headlinesrecently for telling his church members in Tennessee that they will be kicked out if they wear a mask amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dog appeared on anepisode of Locke’s podcastin April, and the pastor has said he is"proud" to call Dog a friend.
“I’m sorry to speak about the real Duane Chapman for those who loved my mother and loved the man she loved,” Bonnie wrote. “I know this may be a shock to some of the public, but you deserve the truth. I’m sorry for those who looked up to my father growing up. I’m sorry to those who truly thought he was a good man; I thought so too at some point.”
She continued: “I believe my father, at some point, was making his best efforts to be a good man, which is why I’ve publicly ALWAYS defended him. I followed my mom’s lead. I followed the strongest woman I’ve ever known. I was scared my only parent would hate me. I was scared of not being invited to family gatherings. However, I know my mom would never stand for this, and it is in honor of her legacy that I speak out.”
She also claimed Frane contracted COVID-19 last year, in December, but “flew to speaking events” regardless. Dog’s rep tells PEOPLE, “Francie did not travel with COVID-19. That is patently untrue.”
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Dog previously faced backlash over his use of racist language during a taped phone call with his son that was made public in theNational Enquirerin 2007. Heapologizedat the time.
“My sincerest, heartfelt apologies go out to every person I have offended for my regrettable use of very inappropriate language,” he said in part. “I am deeply disappointed in myself for speaking out of anger to my son and using such a hateful term in a private phone conversation.”
His A&E showDog the Bounty Hunterwas put on hiatus in the aftermath; production resumed the following year. The show concluded in 2012 after eight seasons.
source: people.com
