A Maryland man once celebrated for defying the odds is now at the center of a shocking murder case.
Dayton James Webber, 27 — a professional cornhole player known for competing without arms or legs — has been charged with first- and second-degree murder in the death of his friend, 27-year-old Bradrick Michael Wells.
According to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, the two men were riding in a car when an argument broke out. Investigators say things escalated quickly.
Police allege Webber shot Wells while two other passengers sat in the backseat, witnessing the entire incident.
After the shooting, authorities say Webber pulled over near Radio Station Road and Llano Drive in La Plata and asked the passengers to help him dump the body. They refused, got out of the car, and flagged down police around 10:30 p.m.
Hours later, a nearby resident made a grim discovery.
A body was found in a yard on Newport Church Road in Charlotte Hall. Deputies responded and confirmed it was Wells. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators quickly identified Webber as a suspect and tracked his vehicle to Charlottesville, Virginia. He was later located at a hospital, where he was receiving treatment for an unrelated medical issue, and taken into custody.
Webber is currently being held in Virginia on a fugitive charge as he awaits extradition back to Maryland.
The case has stunned many who followed his story.
Webber became a quadruple amputee as a baby after a severe blood infection, with doctors giving him just a small chance of survival. He went on to build a name for himself in the American Cornhole League, competing professionally and inspiring others with his journey.
In a past essay, he described overcoming the odds and teaching himself how to adapt to everyday life, even learning to drive and compete at a high level.
Now, that story has taken a dark turn.
The American Cornhole League acknowledged the allegations in a statement, calling the situation “extremely serious” and offering condolences to the victim’s family.