Lyssa Rae Brittain is an American businesswoman and best known as the ex-wife of American television personality Duane Chapman. Read ahead to know more about her life, family, lesser-known facts, and more.
Quick Bio
Lyssa Rae Brittain was born on 15 July 1954 in Denver, Colorado, USA. She is 69 years old as of January 2024. She is of American nationality. Lyssa is of white Caucasian descent. Her parents’ details are not available but it is known that her father was a businessman. Nothing more is known about her early childhood, siblings, and any other things.
Education
She completed her high school from Denver High School. After graduating from there, she joined The University of Colorado. She earned a degree in business studies.
Personal Life
She married Duane Chapman in 1982. She was the third wife of Duane. He was married to two women, though he divorced them. The couple met each other in a bar. Duane offered her $1k to have children with him and she accepted. They have four children together, namely, Barbara Katie, Tucker Dee, Nicholas Chapman, and Lyssa Rae Chapman. The duo had been living in his ancestor’s home before divorcing in November 1991.
Unfortunately, her eldest daughter, Barbara, died in a car accident along with her boyfriend on May 19, 2006. The tragic incident took place one day before her father, Duane, and Beth Smith, married in Hawaii.
Her Ex-Husband: Duane Chapman
Duane Chapman, Lyssa’s ex-husband, is an American television personality, bounty hunter, and former bail bondsman. He rose to international notice as a bounty hunter after capturing Max Factor heir Andrew Luster in Mexico in 2003. In the following year, he acted in his series “Dog the Bounty Hunter,” aired from 2003 to 2014 on A&E. He later appeared in another two series namely, Dog and Beth: On the Hunt and Dog’s Most Wanted.
He was convicted of third-degree murder in 1979, and sentenced to five years in prison in Texas.
He is the father of 12 children including Lyssa. He has been married six times. Currently, he is living with his sixth wife, Francie Frane, married in 2021.
Her Youngest Child Lyssa’s Success
Lyssa Rae Chapman is an American businesswoman, television personality, former bail bondswoman, and bounty hunter. She has followed both her parents’ footsteps. She rose to fame after appearing in “Dog the Bounty Hunter,” on A&E, along with her father, Duane. She was born on June 10, 1987.
She also worked with her father at the family bail bonds company, Da Kine Bail Bonds. In November 2019, she opened her online clothing line. She has been married twice and has two children.
Profession
Lyssa Rae Brittain is a businesswoman and entrepreneur by profession. After completing her graduation, she started working in her father’s business to help him in the work.
Net Worth
She has an estimated net worth of $500k as of 2024. She earns primarily from her business and some other sources.
Conclusion
Lyssa Rae Brittian is an independent American businesswoman and entrepreneur. She rose to fame after marrying the former bail bondsman, Duane Chapman, also known as Dog the Bounty Hunter.
