About Anne
Anne M Tengell is the second wife of TV star Duane Lee Chapman. She married the star of ‘Dog The Bounty Hunter’ when she was 17 years old and she gave birth to three children – Zebadiah Duane Chapman (who only survived for 30 days), Wesley Chapman, and James Robert Chapman. After their divorce and the couple’s brief reconciliation, Anne moved with her children to Utah, having obtained their custody.
Interesting Facts
- She is known for valuing her privacy, which is the reason why there aren’t many online articles about her. However, we do know this:
- Her first name comes from the Hebrew word Anna, which translates to “grace” or “favor”;
- She was born in 1962, in Denver, USA;
- She divorced Chapman soon after their second son, Wesley, was born;
- Her two children grew up in their maternal grandmother’s home and contact with their father was not allowed; they eventually saw him again as adults;
- She allegedly did not allow contact between her children and their father as a result of Duane’s dangerous lifestyle (he had a conviction of first-degree murder and a consequent sentence of 18 months at the Texas State Penitentiary, Huntsville, Texas).
Former Husband Duane Lee Chapman, From Convict to TV Star
After his release from the penitentiary, Anne’s ex-husband changed course and followed a lawful path. He became a bounty hunter and a very successful one at that. He has allegedly brought to light more than 6000 fugitives. The fame that thus came along got him the opportunity to not only act but star in a reality TV show called ‘Dog The Bounty Hunter’.
Children
The couple’s first child, Zabediah Duane Chapman, was born prematurely on January 1st, 1980, and unfortunately did not survive more than 30 days.
Wesley Chapman, Anne and Chapman’s second child, was born later that year, on November 14th. He made brief appearances on a few episodes of his father’s TV series. However, he chose not to follow in Chapman’s bounty hunter career.
He is fluent in German and is a highly appreciated motivational speaker. Along with his wife, he is the co-founder of the non-profit organization ‘A Human Project’. Wesley became an entrepreneur when he was only 8. Ever since, his hard work was acknowledged by Apple through several ‘App of the Year’ awards.
James Robert Chapman is the third child born into Anne M Tengell and Duane “The Dog”’s family, on March 2nd, 1982. Like his mother, he is a very private person, hence not much information about him is available. What is known is that his stepfather was involved in raising him and abused both him and his older brother, Wesley.
It was later revealed that Anne had left James in a hospital when he was 6 years old, which made Anne’s mother step in and assume the role of maternal figure for both children.
Conclusion
Anne M Tengell, the second ex-wife of former convict turned TV star Duane Lee Chapman, has a very discreet online presence.
