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Dog the Bounty Hunter’s Stepson Arrested on Aggravated Manslaughter Charge in Son’s Death

Investigators say he was impaired by alcohol, with marijuana use also documented, based on a months-long probe.

Overview

  • Gregory Zecca, 39, was taken into custody in Collier County, Florida, on charges of aggravated manslaughter of a child with a firearm and using a firearm while under the influence.
  • Authorities say the July 19, 2025 shooting occurred at a friend’s residence in Naples during a UFC watch party, where a magazine was reinserted before a single shot fatally struck 13-year-old Anthony.
  • Detectives report Zecca had consumed alcohol for hours and used marijuana; a toxicology expert estimated his blood-alcohol concentration at about 0.116 at the time.
  • The sheriff’s office cites witness statements, forensic testing, and search warrants for medical records and a blood draw among the steps taken in the six-month investigation.
  • The aggravated manslaughter count carries a potential life sentence if convicted, while family representatives describe the event as a devastating accidental tragedy.