The revelry of a New Year’s Eve party in Ohio shattered into chaos in 2025 when a woman, fueled by betrayal and rage, unleashed a hail of gunfire. Olivia Clendenin, 29, arrived at the Clearcreek Township gathering armed and determined, a storm brewing within her after discovering a devastating truth.
Earlier that evening, a shocking realization had dawned on Clendenin: both her husband and her boyfriend were aware of each other’s involvement with her. The discovery ignited a volatile mix of anger and desperation, culminating in a reckless decision that would irrevocably alter lives.
After a futile attempt to convince her husband to leave the party, Clendenin escalated the situation, retrieving a .40-caliber handgun. She then approached the residence and, without warning, fired eight shots into the night, unleashing a violent outburst born of heartbreak and fury.
The gunfire wasn’t directed solely at those involved in the tangled relationship. A man, an innocent guest simply enjoying the New Year’s celebration, was struck in the abdomen, suffering a near-fatal wound. He was an unwitting bystander caught in the crossfire of Clendenin’s emotional turmoil.
The Warren County Prosecutor described the scene as a terrifying intrusion of violence into a festive occasion. The victim, he emphasized, had done nothing to provoke the attack, becoming a tragic casualty of another’s personal drama.
A jury swiftly convicted Clendenin of attempted murder, alongside charges of felonious assault and illegal discharge of a firearm. The verdict marked the end of one chapter and the beginning of another – one defined by incarceration and accountability for her actions.
While Clendenin began 2025 as a free woman, her future now stretches out behind bars. She faces a lengthy sentence, likely extending well beyond 2026 and into the following decade, a stark consequence for attempting to inflict harm on those who had betrayed her, and for nearly taking the life of an innocent man.
A pre-sentence investigation is underway, which will determine the full extent of Clendenin’s punishment. The case serves as a chilling reminder of how quickly passion can turn to violence, and the devastating consequences that follow.
