A professional cornhole player known for beating the odds now sits at the center of a murder case that has stunned Maryland and gone viral nationwide.
Dayton James Webber, 27, faces first-degree murder and second-degree murder charges after police say he shot and killed 27-year-old Bradrick Michael Wells during an argument in a car on March 22, 2026. Webber then drove off with the body still inside, according to authorities.
The details have left many scratching their heads because of Webber’s well-known physical challenges. Yet the Charles County Sheriff’s Office has laid out a clear timeline based on witness accounts and evidence.
The Night of the Shooting
It started shortly before 10:30 p.m. near La Plata Road and Radio Station Road in La Plata, Maryland. Webber was behind the wheel of a vehicle with three other people he knew.
Bradrick Michael Wells sat in the front passenger seat, and two others rode in the back. Police say an argument broke out between Webber and Wells. That’s when Webber allegedly pulled out a firearm and shot Wells, killing him on the spot.
Webber pulled the car over near Radio Station Road and Llano Drive. He asked the backseat passengers to help remove Wells from the vehicle. They refused. Instead, the two got out and flagged down a nearby police officer to report what happened.
Webber drove away with Wells still inside the car. About two hours later, a resident in the 10000 block of Newport Church Road in Charlotte Hall called 911 after spotting a body in their yard. Officers arrived and identified Wells, 27, from Waldorf. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Dayton Webber’s Incredible Story
Webber has lived in the spotlight for years as an inspiration. He lost both arms and both legs at just 10 months old after a severe streptococcus pneumoniae blood infection.
Doctors gave him only a 3 percent chance of survival and performed the amputations to stop the infection from spreading. He fought through months in the hospital and went on to live an active life.
By his teens, Webber competed in wrestling and other sports. He later became the first quadruple amputee to join the American Cornhole League as a pro.
He sits in a chair and uses his arm stumps to toss the bags with impressive accuracy. ESPN profiled him in 2023, and he wrote a personal essay for TODAY.com about his journey. Fans admired his determination, and he built a following through cornhole tournaments and social media.
The Arrest and What Police Found
Investigators quickly obtained a warrant for Webber’s arrest. They tracked his car to Charlottesville, Virginia. There, they found him at a local hospital seeking treatment for a medical issue.
Albemarle County police took him into custody when he was released. He was charged as a fugitive from justice and is now awaiting extradition back to Charles County, Maryland, where he will face the full slate of murder charges.
Police have not released details on exactly how Webber drove the car or handled the firearm, but his past online content offers some clues.
Videos on his YouTube channel from 2024 show him loading and firing a 9mm handgun using adaptive methods. Those clips have circulated widely since the news broke.
The Cornhole League Speaks Out
The American Cornhole League issued a short statement on social media Monday. It reads in part: “The ACL is aware of the reports regarding allegations involving Dayton Webber.”
It continued, “This is an extremely serious matter and our thoughts are with all those impacted, including the family and loved ones of Bradrick Michael Wells.”
The league added that the situation remains an active legal matter and they will not comment further while proceedings continue. Officials also noted that Webber has not been an active participant in the league since late 2024.
This case has drawn attention because it mixes Webber’s public image as a resilient athlete with the gravity of the accusations. Friends and acquaintances described all four people in the car as knowing one another, which adds another layer to the story.
As extradition moves forward and court dates approach, people are watching for more updates from Charles County authorities.
The investigation continues, and the charges against Webber remain allegations until proven in court. For now, the focus stays on the facts coming from law enforcement and the impact on the families involved.
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