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Lyssa Chapman is an American television personality, former bounty hunter, and entrepreneur best known for starring alongside her father, Duane "Dog" Chapman, on the A&E reality series "Dog the Bounty Hunter." Nicknamed "Baby Lyssa" to distinguish her from her mother (also named Lyssa), she quickly became a fan favorite for her tenacity, sharp tongue, and ability to hold her own in a male-dominated world of fugitive recovery.
Born Lyssa Rae Chapman on June 10, 1987, in Denver, Colorado, she is the ninth of Duane Chapman's twelve children and the daughter of his third wife, Lyssa Rae Brittain. Lyssa had a complicated and often turbulent upbringing. After being raised primarily by her father for several years, she went to live with her mother in Alaska at the age of 14. At 15, she gave birth to her first daughter, Abbie Mae Chapman, becoming a teenage mother while navigating strained family relationships.
Lyssa later joined her father's bounty hunting business and became a core member of the team featured on "Dog the Bounty Hunter." She appeared regularly during the show's run from 2004 to 2012 and developed a strong following for her assertiveness, bravery, and emotional honesty. She was also trained and licensed as a bail bondswoman, and at age 19, she became the youngest licensed bondsman in Colorado, breaking the previous record set by her stepmother, Beth Chapman.
After leaving the show, Lyssa transitioned into entrepreneurship. She opened a tanning salon in Hawaii and later launched a successful clothing and lifestyle brand called BabyLyssa, which includes apparel and accessories reflecting her personal style and motto of empowerment. She also co-authored a memoir, "Walking on Eggshells: Discovering Strength and Courage Amid Chaos," which was published in 2013 and chronicled her difficult childhood, early motherhood, and experiences working in the family business.
In her personal life, Lyssa has been open about her journey of self-discovery and healing. She came out publicly as being in a same-sex relationship and married Leiana Evensen in a beachside ceremony in Hawaii in June 2022. She is also a mother of two daughters, Abbie and Madalynn, and has spoken openly about the challenges and rewards of raising children while rebuilding her life on her own terms.
Today, Lyssa Chapman is no longer involved in bounty hunting but remains a public figure and advocate for women's empowerment, mental health, and survivors of trauma. Her evolution from reality star to businesswoman and author reflects her resilience and commitment to growth, both personally and professionally.