Duane “Dog” Chapman

Duane “Dog” Chapman is often given credit for helping popularize the idea of bounty hunting in mainstream media. He made a name for himself through the reality series Dog and Beth: On the Hunt and its 2019 spinoff, Dog’s Most Wanted. After decades of bounty hunting, Chapman stood out on the Do this job show, which introduced people to unconventional occupations. What’s not to love about high speed chases to track down hardened criminals?

In 2003, Dog made headlines when he captured Andrew Luster, who had dropped off the globe in the middle of an ongoing trial. In a twist, after he made the arrest and was on his way to bring Luster to jail, Dog and his group were captured and jailed by Mexican police. Following the advice of their attorney, the group fled the jurisdiction. This incident led to a messy legal battle.