Influencer 'Clavicular' Braden Peters arrested in Florida on battery warrant

Controversial 'looksmaxxing' online personality also under investigation for alleged alligator shooting in the Everglades

Mar. 28, 2026 at 5:04am

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Braden Peters, a popular online influencer known as 'Clavicular' for his 'looksmaxxing' content, has been arrested in Florida on a warrant for alleged battery. Peters is also under investigation by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for a video that appears to show him and others shooting at a dead alligator in the Everglades.

Why it matters

This arrest and investigation highlight the growing influence and controversies surrounding certain online personalities, especially those promoting potentially harmful 'looksmaxxing' ideologies. It also raises concerns about the treatment of wildlife in Florida's delicate Everglades ecosystem.

The details

According to officials, Peters was arrested on a warrant from Osceola County for misdemeanor battery and criminal conspiracy to commit battery. The warrant was issued after an incident on February 2 at an Airbnb near Kissimmee, where Peters allegedly instigated a fight between his girlfriend, Violet Marie Lentz, and an unnamed 19-year-old woman. Peters reportedly posted a video of the interaction on social media. Lentz also has an active warrant for misdemeanor battery, but remains at large. Separately, Peters is under investigation by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for a video that appears to show him and others shooting at a dead alligator in the Everglades.

  • On February 2, deputies responded to an Airbnb near Kissimmee in reference to an alleged battery incident.
  • On March 28, Braden Peters was arrested by the Fort Lauderdale Police Department on the battery warrant from Osceola County.
  • The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission became aware of the video depicting the alleged alligator shooting on Thursday.

The players

Braden Peters

A popular online influencer known as 'Clavicular' who is known for promoting 'looksmaxxing' content. He was arrested on a warrant for misdemeanor battery and criminal conspiracy to commit battery.

Violet Marie Lentz

Peters' girlfriend, who also has an active warrant for misdemeanor battery related to the February 2 incident at the Airbnb near Kissimmee.

Unnamed 19-year-old woman

The woman who reported being battered by Lentz during the February 2 incident at the Airbnb.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)

The state agency investigating Peters for the video that appears to show him and others shooting at a dead alligator in the Everglades.

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What they’re saying

“Is it dead?”

— Braden Peters

“Let's just test really how dead it is.”

— Braden Peters

What’s next

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said it is investigating the video of the alleged alligator shooting and will provide more information when available. Authorities are still searching for Violet Marie Lentz, who has an active warrant for misdemeanor battery.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing influence and controversies surrounding certain online personalities, especially those promoting potentially harmful ideologies. It also raises concerns about the treatment of wildlife in Florida's delicate Everglades ecosystem and the need for stricter enforcement and oversight in such sensitive natural areas.