A chilling tale has emerged from southern Maryland, involving a professional cornhole player, a Tesla, and a fatal shooting. Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee known for his skill on the cornhole circuit, stands accused of murder in the death of Brad Wells.
The tragedy reportedly stemmed from a volatile argument, a clash fueled by drugs, guns, and a woman. Court documents reveal a “heated” exchange between Webber and Wells, setting the stage for a confrontation that would end in death.
On March 22nd, while driving his Tesla, Webber allegedly shot Wells. Two passengers in the backseat witnessed the escalating argument and the subsequent act of violence, later recounting the events to police.
At the heart of the dispute lay a shared connection – a woman named Tori Mattingly. Reports indicate both Webber and Wells had dated Mattingly, Webber for approximately four years, and Wells for a brief period afterward. Whether she was the specific focus of the argument remains unclear.
Following the shooting, Webber allegedly asked the backseat passengers to assist in removing Wells’ body from the vehicle. They refused and left the scene as Webber drove away. Wells’ body was later discovered miles away, abandoned in a yard.
Webber’s defense centers on a claim of self-defense. His attorney anticipates a protracted legal battle to prove this assertion, arguing that Webber acted to protect himself during the encounter. He currently awaits trial, denied bail and held in jail.
The investigation took an unusual turn when authorities attempted to obtain Webber’s fingerprints. Due to his quadruple amputation, traditional fingerprinting was impossible, leading police to take an impression of the ends of his forearms instead – standard procedure in such cases.
The case quickly captivated the public, raising questions about how a person with no limbs could operate a firearm while driving. However, videos surfaced online, dating back to earlier this year, demonstrating Webber’s proficiency in loading and firing a 9mm handgun without assistance.
Remarkably, Webber informed authorities upon his arrest that he had not used his prosthetic limbs for several months and did not require them while incarcerated. He lost all four limbs as an infant, succumbing to sepsis following a severe blood infection.
The American Cornhole League, while acknowledging the gravity of the situation, has refrained from commenting on the specifics of the case, citing the ongoing legal proceedings and expressing sympathy for all those affected by the tragedy.
