Armless Champ’s Murder Charge Shocks Nation

Quadruple amputee cornhole champion, once celebrated for defying odds, now charged with cold-blooded murder—exposing how inspiration can mask deadly danger in our communities.

Story Snapshot

Dayton James Webber, 27, a professional cornhole player with no arms or legs, allegedly shot Bradrick Michael Wells twice in the head during a road rage argument in La Plata, Maryland.
Webber dumped the body in Charlotte Hall, fled to Virginia, and faces first- and second-degree murder charges plus assaults and firearm offenses.
Backseat witnesses refused his order to remove the corpse, flagged police, and identified him as the lone shooter.
American Cornhole League distances itself, sending “thoughts” amid tarnished inclusivity image for disabled athletes.

Shocking Incident Unfolds on Maryland Roads

On Sunday night, March 22, 2026, Dayton James Webber picked up two witnesses from work in his vehicle, with Bradrick Michael Wells in the front passenger seat. An argument erupted near Radio Station Road and Llano Drive in La Plata. Webber allegedly shot Wells twice in the head, pulled over, and demanded the backseat passengers remove the body. They refused, fled, and flagged down police around 10:30 p.m. Charles County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Webber acted alone, with no accomplices involved.

Victim’s Body Discovered, Suspect Flees State Lines

At approximately 12:41 a.m. on March 23, a resident found Wells’ body in a yard at 10115 Newport Church Road in Charlotte Hall; medics pronounced him dead at the scene. Webber drove off with the corpse, later dumping it there. Authorities located his vehicle in Charlottesville, Virginia, that day. Hospital staff alerted police when Webber sought treatment; officers arrested him as a fugitive upon release. He appeared for arraignment in Charles County District Court by March 24, awaiting extradition.

Webber’s Remarkable Rise Contrasts Violent Allegations

Webber lost all four limbs at 10 months old due to a severe blood infection, given just a 3% survival chance yet triumphed to become a pro in the American Cornhole League. He won the Maryland State Championship, appeared on ESPN’s “SC Featured,” and competed in ACL events televised since 2016. Social media videos show his firearm proficiency, raising questions on how he drove and shot. No prior incidents link to this spontaneous dispute with acquaintances, per investigators.

Charges include first- and second-degree murder, two counts of first-degree assault, and use of a firearm in a felony. A possible “Bradwick Webber” assault connection remains unclear. Witnesses positively identified him, bolstering the case.

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Community and League Grapple with Fallout

Charles County residents face heightened safety concerns in their rural-suburban areas. Wells’ family mourns a 27-year-old from Waldorf, while witnesses endure trauma from the ordeal. The ACL, pushing cornhole toward Olympic status under Commissioner Stacey Moore, stated it is “aware of the charges and sending thoughts to those impacted.” This incident challenges the sport’s “anyone can play, anyone can win” inclusivity narrative, potentially harming ESPN visibility and Webber’s career.

Short-term legal battles disrupt lives; long-term conviction could end his athletic pursuits and spark debates on disability accommodations in law and sports. Sheriff’s Detective M. Bigelow and spokesperson Diane Richardson urge tips via Crime Solvers. Investigation continues with no trial date set.