Leighton Labute

Leighton Allen Labute (September 11, 2000), better known online as DollyFlesh (formerly MiseryMagic), is a Canadian former YouTuber, animator, vlogger, and sculptor known for uploading clay animations often featuring sex, gore and other disturbing content.

Leighton Labute
Born	Leighton Allen Labute 11 September 2000 (age 25) Kelowna, Canada
Other names	DollyFlesh MiseryMagic
Citizenship	Canadian
Occupation	Former internet personality
Years active	2016 - 2020
Known for	Animal murder and endangerment Online animations
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Criminal charges	cruelty to animals

Crimes

On May 1, 2019, Labute uploaded a video in which he tortured and murdered three hamsters in a video titled "One Kid Three Hamsters". The video gained significant attention through websites like reddit^[1] and eventually led to the termination of his main YouTube channel^[2] and sparking outlash from big animal rights companies like PETA.^[3] He would be arrested on May 22, 2020, with 3 charges of animal cruelty^[4] but was bailed out on May 25, 2020, for a $1,000 fine.^[5] Labute would appear in court again in August 2021 where his punishment would be reduced from 3 charges to a singular charge classed as "cruelty to one or more hamsters", he would also face additional charges of "publishing obscene material online".^[6]

The final terms of his sentence included not being allowed to own any pets or step foot in a store that sells weapons or animals.

Assessments

After the trials, Labute was examined by doctors, who said he was "severely autistic" and "had a low IQ". ^[7] Doctors also said: “It is clear that he was bullied throughout the school years and I have no doubt have contributed to some of the issues he struggled with today,” and “His offending behaviour appears to have resulted primarily from a grossly misguided attempt to gain social attention if not infamy online”.^[7]