Brahman Galanti: Lyssa Chapman’s Ex-Husband — Life, Marriage & Where He Is Now

Brahman “Bo” Galanti became a household name for reality TV fans not through his own career, but through his brief marriage to Lyssa Chapman, daughter of Dog the Bounty Hunter star Duane Chapman. Their relationship played out partly in front of cameras and headlines, and years later, people are still searching for answers about who he is and what happened to him after the marriage ended.

Quick Facts: Brahman Galanti

Early Life in Hawaii

Brahman Galanti was born on July 24, 1973, and raised in Oahu, Hawaii. Little is publicly known about his family background or upbringing, but growing up on the island shaped the tight-knit, community-driven lifestyle he’d return to later in life. Before he became publicly known, Galanti had already been dealing with personal struggles, including addiction issues that would follow him into adulthood and later become a defining part of his story.

How He Met Lyssa Chapman

Galanti’s path crossed with the Chapman family through an unusual route: recovery work. Lyssa Chapman has said in interviews that she met him through her parents, who were involved in helping people through addiction recovery and would sometimes hire people from those programs to do work around the house. That’s how Bo, who was working through his own recovery at the time, entered her orbit. The two dated for several years before deciding to marry.

Marriage to Lyssa Chapman

Brahman Galanti and Lyssa Chapman married on February 20, 2009, in a ceremony at Lanikuhonua on Oahu, Hawaii. He was 35; she was 21. The wedding drew attention because of Lyssa’s connection to Dog the Bounty Hunter, one of A&E’s biggest reality shows at the time, and Galanti occasionally appeared alongside her on the series during their relationship. Together, the couple had one daughter, Madalynn Grace Galanti.

Divorce and Legal Troubles

The marriage lasted about two years. In February 2011, Lyssa Chapman filed for divorce, citing Galanti’s struggles with drug addiction and reports of abusive behavior during the relationship. Following the split, Galanti faced serious legal consequences and was sentenced to four years in prison. Because of his incarceration, he was unable to see his daughter for several years — one of the more difficult chapters of his post-divorce life.

Life After Prison: A Quieter Path

After completing his sentence, Brahman Galanti returned to Hawaii and largely stepped away from public attention. Unlike many people connected to reality TV families, he hasn’t sought media appearances or capitalized on his past connection to the Chapman name. Reports since his release describe him as focused on recovery, rebuilding his relationship with his daughter, and living a low-profile life on the island where he grew up.

Where Is Brahman Galanti Now?

As of the most recent reporting, Galanti is believed to be living privately in Hawaii, reportedly co-parenting Madalynn and staying out of the spotlight. He hasn’t given interviews about his time with the Chapman family, and details about his current occupation and daily life remain largely unknown by choice.

Why People Still Search for Brahman Galanti

Interest in Galanti resurfaces whenever Dog the Bounty Hunter reruns air or when Lyssa Chapman discusses her past relationships publicly, as she did in a 2020 interview where she revealed how she and Bo first met. His story is often cited as an example of how addiction, second chances, and personal redemption can play out well outside the reality TV spotlight that first made a relationship famous.

FAQs About Brahman Galanti

Who is Brahman Galanti? He’s the ex-husband of Lyssa Chapman, daughter of Dog the Bounty Hunter star Duane “Dog” Chapman, best known for their marriage from 2009 to 2011.

Do Brahman Galanti and Lyssa Chapman have children? Yes, they have one daughter together, Madalynn Grace Galanti.

Why did Brahman Galanti go to prison? Following his 2011 divorce from Lyssa Chapman, he was sentenced to four years in prison, reportedly connected to issues stemming from his addiction struggles.

Is Brahman Galanti still in Hawaii? Yes, reports indicate he returned to Hawaii after his release and continues to live there privately.

Did Brahman Galanti appear on Dog the Bounty Hunter? He made occasional appearances alongside Lyssa Chapman on the show during their relationship, though he was never a main cast member.

More real-life stories behind the headlines: read about Mary Ryan Ravenel’s life beyond the spotlight or browse more Celebrity biographies on Vivid Magazine.