Gene Leonhardt, whose odd threats in defense of his daughter Jessi "Slaughter" spawned several internet in-jokes, has died of a heart attack at 53. In March, he was arrested for punching Jessi, who now lives in foster care. [via @Beschizza]

Anyone hoping the harrowing saga of Florida 11-year-old Jessi Slaughter might have a happy ending will be sorely disappointed.