Quadruple Amputee Cornhole Pro Denied Bond in Maryland Murder Case
Dayton Webber, a 27-year-old professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee, has been denied bond as he awaits trial on murder and felony assault charges in Maryland. The charges stem from the fatal shooting of Brad Wells, also 27, during an incident in La Plata on March 22.
Court Appearance and Allegations
Webber appeared via video stream from Charles County Jail in his first courtroom appearance since being extradited from Virginia earlier this week. Prosecutors allege that Webber shot and killed Wells while the two were driving with two passengers in the back seat. According to police reports, Webber allegedly asked the passengers to help dispose of the body, but they refused, exited the vehicle, and called 911. Wells' body was later discovered in a yard in Charlotte Hall, Maryland, where he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators say they found a gun in Webber's car consistent with the murder weapon. Additionally, Virginia police have obtained a search warrant for footage from the car's exterior cameras, as noted in court records. Webber's attorney has claimed self-defense, stating that Webber feared Wells at the time of the shooting.
Witness Accounts and Personal Relationships
Charging documents reveal that witnesses told police Webber and Wells were arguing over "drugs, guns and a woman" moments before the shooting. Tori Mattingly, Webber's ex-girlfriend, recently disclosed to TMZ that she was romantically involved with Wells and described Webber as having an "angry dark side." Mattingly expressed that she "isn't surprised" by the murder allegations.
In an emotional Facebook post, Mattingly criticized those sympathizing with Webber, writing: "Watching people say 'this doesn't sound like him' or 'he would never do that' is honestly sickening. You didn't live with him. I did. For four years, I saw the side of him that nobody else wanted to believe existed. The anger. The control. The abuse." She added that she felt unsafe and is not shocked by the charges, given her experiences.
Background and Cornhole Career
Webber became a quadruple amputee as a baby due to a severe blood infection that led to sepsis. His mother, Natalie, told ESPN in 2023 that doctors initially suggested last rites, but he survived. His arms were amputated just above the elbow, allowing him to pin objects between his upper arms—a skill that enabled his cornhole career.
Webber's passion for cornhole began around age 8, and he joined the American Cornhole League in 2023. He told ESPN, "At first, it took me a little while to get it there to the board consistently. I was able to compensate the grip on the bag by just grabbing the corner of it with me propelling myself forward. It's something I've been doing my whole life, is overcoming things that people didn't think I can do."
The case continues to unfold as legal proceedings advance, with Webber remaining in custody pending trial.
