About Anne
Anne M Tengell is the second wife of television personality Duane Lee Chapman. She married the star of ‘Dog The Bounty Hunter’ when she was 17 years old and had three children: Zebadiah Duane Chapman (who only lived for 30 days), Wesley Chapman, and James Robert Chapman.
Following their divorce and a brief reconciliation, Anne relocated with her children to Utah after obtaining custody.
Interesting Facts About Anne M Tengell
- She is known for protecting her privacy, which is why there are few web publications about her. However, we know this
- Her first name is derived from the Hebrew word Anna, which means “grace” or “favor”.
- Born in 1962, Anne hails from Denver, USA.
- She divorced Chapman shortly after the birth of their second son, Wesley.
- Her two children grew up in their maternal grandmother’s home, where contact with their father was not permitted they ultimately saw him again as adults.
- She allegedly did not allow communication between her children and their father due to Duane’s risky lifestyle (he was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to 18 months in the Texas State Penitentiary in Huntsville, Texas).
Former Husband Duane Lee Chapman’s Journey from Convict to Television Star
Following his release from prison, Anne’s ex-husband changed his mind and pursued a legal path. He became a bounty hunter and an extremely successful one at that. He is believed to have apprehended around 6000 fugitives.
The celebrity that came along gave him the opportunity to not only act but also star in a reality TV show called “Dog The Bounty Hunter.”
Children
Zabediah Duane Chapman, the couple’s first child, was born prematurely on January 1st, 1980, and died within 30 days.
Anne and Chapman’s second child, Wesley Chapman, was born later that year, on November 14th. He made brief appearances in a couple episodes of his father’s television series. However, he elected not to pursue Chapman’s bounty hunting career.
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He is fluent in German and a popular motivational speaker. He and his wife co-founded the non-profit organization ‘A Human Project’. Wesley became an entrepreneur at the age of eight. Since then, Apple has rewarded his efforts with multiple ‘App of the Year’ honors.
On March 2, 1982, Anne M Tengell and Duane “The Dog” welcomed their third child, James Robert Chapman. Like his mother, he is a very private guy, hence little information about him is known. What is known is that his stepfather helped raise him and abused both him and his older brother, Wesley.
It was later discovered that Anne had abandoned James in a hospital when he was six years old, prompting Anne’s mother to step in and play the role of maternal figure for both children.
Conclusion
Anne M Tengell, the second ex-wife of former criminal turned TV celebrity Duane Lee Chapman, maintains a low-profile web presence.
