Crime
Dog the Bounty Hunter’s Stepson Gregory Zecca Shoots and Kills His 13-Year-Old Son Anthony in Naples
Naples, FL — A tragic and accidental shooting over the weekend has claimed the life of 13-year-old Anthony Zecca, the grandson of reality TV star Duane “Dog” Chapman.
Authorities say the teen was fatally shot by his father, Gregory Zecca, Chapman’s stepson, in what police are describing as an unintentional incident.
The shooting occurred on the evening of Saturday, July 19, at an apartment in Naples, Florida.
Officers with the Naples Police Department responded to the scene around 8:00 p.m., following reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, law enforcement found the young boy with a gunshot wound.
He was later pronounced dead.
In a statement issued through a family representative, Dog Chapman, 72, and his wife Francie Chapman, expressed deep sorrow over the loss:
“We are grieving as a family over this incomprehensible, tragic accident and would ask for continued prayers as we grieve the loss of our beloved grandson, Anthony.”
Police have classified the case as an “isolated incident,” and as of now, no arrests have been made.
The investigation remains ongoing, and further details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting have not yet been released.
Gregory Zecca is the biological son of Francie Chapman from a previous marriage.
Francie and Duane married in 2021 after forming a bond over the shared loss of their spouses. Dog’s fifth wife, Beth Chapman, passed away in June 2019 at the age of 51 following a battle with cancer.
Duane Chapman, widely known from the television series Dog the Bounty Hunter, is the father of 13 children, including several from previous marriages and relationships.
His children include:
- Christopher (with Debbie White)
- Duane Lee II and Leeland (with ex-wife Fonda Sue Darnell)
- Wesley, James Robert, and the late Zebadiah (with ex-wife Anne Tegnell)
- Tucker, Lyssa, and the late Barbara (with ex-wife Lyssa Rae Brittain)
- Bonnie, Cecily, and Garry (with late wife Beth Chapman)
- In 2023, Chapman revealed he had recently discovered another son, Jon, whose identity was previously unknown to him.
The Chapman family is asking for privacy and prayers as they mourn the loss of young Anthony, whose sudden passing has sent shockwaves through the family and community.
Crime
Noemi Hernandez, Mother of Four Murdered By Her Husband Hector Luvianos Two Days Before Christmas
BATAVIA, Ill. — A devastating domestic homicide has left a family and community in mourning just days before Christmas.
Noemi Hernandez, a devoted mother of four, was fatally attacked in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Dec. 23, in what prosecutors allege was a violent act committed by her husband.
The incident occurred at an apartment building in the 100 block of Church Street in Batavia.
According to court records and police reports, at approximately 4:37 a.m., Batavia police were dispatched after a man contacted emergency dispatchers and stated that he had killed his wife.
Responding officers located the man outside the apartment building and took him into custody without incident.
When officers entered the apartment, they found Hernandez suffering from severe, life-threatening injuries.
First responders immediately attempted life-saving measures; however, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities identified the suspect as Hector B. Luvianos, 37, who was transported to the Batavia Police Department for questioning.
With assistance from the Kane County Major Crimes Task Force, investigators determined the incident was domestic-related and involved only the two individuals. Police emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
On Dec. 24, 2025, Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser and Batavia Police Chief Eric Blowers announced that Luvianos has been formally charged with first-degree murder, a Class M felony under Illinois law.
He appeared in court the same day for a pretrial detention hearing, after which a judge ordered him held in the Kane County Jail while the case proceeds.
The Kane County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene, and an autopsy is scheduled to determine the official cause and manner of Hernandez’s death.
In the wake of the tragedy, Hernandez’s family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral and related expenses.
In the fundraiser, the family described Noemi as “the heart of her family,” noting that she worked tirelessly, loved deeply, and always placed her children first. Her sudden death, they wrote, has left the family emotionally devastated and financially unprepared.
As an immigrant family with limited resources and no life insurance, they now face the burden of funeral and cremation costs, legal fees, and other unexpected expenses, all while supporting four children grieving the loss of their mother.
The family is asking for community support to allow them to lay Noemi to rest with dignity and focus on healing rather than financial hardship.
The investigation remains ongoing.