A Maryland cornhole champion who once inspired millions with his story of overcoming quadruple amputation now faces first-degree murder charges after allegedly shooting a passenger in his vehicle and attempting to recruit witnesses to dump the body.
Story Snapshot
- Dayton James Webber, 27, a quadruple amputee and professional cornhole player, charged with fatally shooting 27-year-old Bradrick Michael Wells during a vehicle argument on March 22, 2026
- Two back-seat witnesses refused Webber’s request to help dispose of the body and immediately reported the incident to La Plata Police
- Webber fled to Virginia where he was arrested at a hospital after his vehicle was located at a Charlottesville gas station
- American Cornhole League issued statement respecting judicial process while expressing condolences to victim’s family
From Inspiration to Accusation
Dayton James Webber overcame extraordinary odds to become Maryland’s top cornhole player in 2020 after losing all four limbs to sepsis at just 10 months old. The ESPN-featured athlete called cornhole his “calling” and competed nationally through the American Cornhole League starting in 2021. Now that same determination faces scrutiny as Webber sits in a Virginia jail awaiting extradition to Charles County, Maryland, on first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and related charges stemming from the fatal shooting of Bradrick Michael Wells on March 22, 2026.
Fatal Argument Turns to Flight
The incident unfolded around 10:25 p.m. near La Plata Road and Radio Station Road in La Plata, Maryland, when Webber allegedly shot Wells, his front-seat passenger, during an argument. According to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, all four vehicle occupants knew each other, suggesting a personal dispute escalated into deadly violence. Webber pulled over near Radio Station Road and Llano Drive and asked the two back-seat witnesses to help remove Wells’s body from the vehicle. When they refused, Webber drove away with the victim still inside while the witnesses flagged down La Plata Police.
Body Discovered, Suspect Apprehended
Wells’s body was discovered at approximately 12:25 a.m. on March 23 in a yard on the 10000 block of Newport Church Road in Charlotte Hall, Maryland, roughly two hours after the shooting was reported. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, Webber fled to Virginia, where the Albemarle County Police Department located his vehicle at a Charlottesville gas station. Officers found Webber at a nearby hospital seeking medical treatment. He was arrested upon release and held as a fugitive from justice, awaiting extradition back to Maryland to face murder charges.
Community Shock and League Response
The American Cornhole League, which had previously celebrated Webber’s inspirational journey, issued a cautious statement acknowledging the gravity of the charges. “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 stated, adding that it would respect the judicial process. The contrast between Webber’s triumphant 2023 ESPN feature highlighting his resilience and this shocking allegation has left fans and the cornhole community grappling with how an athlete who overcame such adversity now stands accused of taking another’s life. ABC News sought comment from Webber’s representatives but received no response.
Investigation Continues
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding Wells’s death, with Detective R. Johnson serving as the primary contact for tips from the public. The two witnesses who refused to help dispose of the body proved crucial to the rapid resolution of the case, providing investigators with immediate testimony about the shooting and Webber’s subsequent actions. No trial date has been set as authorities work to extradite Webber from Virginia. Details about the nature of the argument that preceded the shooting, Webber’s medical condition requiring hospital treatment, and whether he has secured legal representation remain unclear as the case moves through the judicial system.
Sources:
Quadruple Amputee Cornhole Champion Facing Murder Charges in Fatal Shooting – ABC News
La Plata Man Found in Virginia Faces Murder Charges After Passenger Shot, Dumped – TheBayNet
