New Jersey Father Dies After Confronting Alleged Assailant of Daughter

Louis Serbeck, a New Jersey father, died after confronting a 17-year-old boy who had allegedly assaulted his daughter. The confrontation escalated into violence, with the teenager striking Serbeck multiple times in the head with a metal baseball bat, and Eric Hannah, the boy's father, reportedly joining in and hitting Serbeck with a flashlight. Serbeck's daughter was also struck during the incident. Both Eric Hannah and the teenager have been arrested and charged with homicide, aggravated assault, and weapons offenses, while the teenager also faces an additional aggravated assault charge for the alleged prior attack on Serbeck’s daughter. Serbeck was remembered by family as a devoted and protective father, and a GoFundMe has been set up to support his daughters. The tragic event highlights the dangers of confrontational attempts at personal justice and the severe consequences that can follow.