‘Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular facing charges in apparent alligator shooting, records show

Nbcwashington · May 06, 2026 · 297 words · By NBC Miami staff

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Controversial "looksmaxxing" influencer Clavicular and two others are facing charges in Miami-Dade in connection with a video that showed an alligator being shot at in the Florida Everglades, court records show.

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Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Eric Peters, is facing a charge of unlawfully discharging a firearm in a public place or residential property, according to the information filed by the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office on April 29.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Smears: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that The records said the shooting happened at the Francis S. Taylor Everglades Wildlife Management Area boat ramp dock on or about March 26?
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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 11 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The records said the shooting happened at the Francis S. Taylor Everglades Wildlife Management Area boat ramp dock on or about March 26.”

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A single web search result explicitly confirms the location (Francis S. Taylor Everglades Wildlife Management Area boat ramp dock) and the date (March 26).

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Claim 2: “Last month, he was hospitalized after a suspected overdose in Miami, a representative said.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding a hospitalization or overdose in Miami.

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Claim 3: “Also facing charges in the incident are Andrew Morales, known on social media as "Cuban Tarzan," and Yabdiel Anibal Cotto Torres.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general Wikipedia entries for the name 'Andrew' and unrelated news about Prince Andrew; there is no evidence regarding Andrew Morales or Yabdiel Anibal Cotto Torres.

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Claim 4: “He's also being sued in Miami-Dade by a teen influencer who's accusing him of battery.”

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Claim 5: “The 20-year-old Clavicular is known online for “looksmaxxing,” the belief that appearance can be deliberately optimized through fitness, grooming and style.”

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Wikipedia confirms Braden Eric Peters (Clavicular) is an influencer known for 'looksmaxxing' content, which is described as extreme and controversial.

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Claim 6: “An arraignment was scheduled for May 20, records showed.”

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The evidence provided consists of general Wikipedia entries for 'Brian May', 'May' (the month), and 'May Day', with no mention of a legal arraignment for the individuals in question.

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Claim 7: “The influencer has been known to take this to the extreme, with "bone smashing," or using a hammer to intentionally break facial bones so they grow back stronger or looking better.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of corporate information about a company called 'Braden' specializing in air handling and emissions, which is entirely unrelated to the influencer Clavicular or 'bone smashing'.

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Claim 8: “Video posted on social media showed people on an airboat who appeared to be shooting at an alligator, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials said.”

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The evidence provided describes what the FWC is as an organization, but does not contain a statement from FWC officials regarding a specific video of people shooting an alligator on an airboat.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is a Florida government agency founded in 1999 and headquartered in Tallahassee. It manages and regulates the state's fish and wildlife reso…
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Claim 9: “Clavicular was arrested in Fort Lauderdale in March on battery charges out of Florida, after a 19-year-old woman accused a 24-year-old woman of battering her in a home that was rented by the influencer.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding battery charges in Fort Lauderdale.

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Claim 10: “Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Eric Peters, is facing a charge of unlawfully discharging a firearm in a public place or residential property, according to the information filed by the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office on April 29.”

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Wikipedia explicitly identifies Braden Eric Peters as 'Clavicular', an American online streamer and influencer, confirming the identity link.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Braden Eric Peters (born December 17, 2005), known online as Clavicular is an American online streamer and influencer. He became known in 2025 on TikTok and Kick for his "looksmaxxing" content, which …
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Claim 11: “Controversial "looksmaxxing" influencer Clavicular and two others are facing charges in Miami-Dade in connection with a video that showed an alligator being shot at in the Florida Everglades”

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While a web search result mentions 'Clavicular facing charges in apparent alligator shooting', there is only one specific news-like snippet provided. No multiple independent sources were found to corroborate the full set of charges in Miami-Dade.

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