A champion cornhole player, once celebrated for his resilience as a young athlete, is now facing murder charges in a case authorities say began with a roadside argument and ended with a body left in a Maryland yard.
According to KOMO News, Dayton James Webber, 27, of La Plata, was arrested on Monday, March 23, in Charlottesville, Virginia, in connection with the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Bradrick Michael Wells.
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office reports that the incident unfolded Sunday night, March 22, just before 10:30 p.m., when two individuals flagged down police near La Plata Road and Radio Station Road.
They told officers they had been riding in the backseat of a car driven by Webber when he allegedly got into an argument with Wells, who was in the front passenger seat. Investigators say Webber shot Wells during the dispute.
Authorities allege he then pulled over and asked the backseat passengers to help remove the body. When they refused and fled, Webber drove off.
Roughly two hours later, a resident in Charlotte Hall reported finding a body in their front yard.
Webber’s arrest marks a dramatic and deeply unusual turn for someone who had long been known for defying physical limitations. As a child, he lost his hands and feet after a severe bacterial infection but went on to compete in youth wrestling and football, drawing attention for his strength and determination.
In a 2010 ESPN interview, coaches described him as “very, very strong,” noting that he adapted his technique to compete against able-bodied opponents.
“I like using my strength and being fit,” Webber said in that same interview. “I just try to do things my own way.”
That mindset carried into adulthood, where he became known in competitive cornhole circles.
Investigators say Webber was located after his vehicle was tracked to Charlottesville, where he was found at a hospital receiving treatment for a medical issue.
He was taken into custody after being released and is now awaiting extradition to Charles County. He also faces charges including first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and other related offenses.
