Crime01 April, 20261 min read
Cornhole Champion Webber Charged After Killing Friend in Tesla
Dayton James Webber, 27, is a quadruple-amputee professional cornhole player. He fatally shot a car passenger during a heated argument in La Plata, Maryland.
Webber Shot Passenger, Dumped Body
Webber was charged after shooting and killing passenger Bradrick Michael Wells during a heated argument in his Tesla. Two other passengers witnessed the shooting. Webber drove Wells' body about 12 miles before dumping it.
He was arrested in Virginia and extradited to Maryland. The killing came after previous incidents involving a stolen gun.
Defense Claims Self-Defense
Webber's legal team argued he acted in self-defense. The shooting was sparked by an argument over a stolen gun.
Webber and Wells had a history of volatile interactions. Prosecutors argued Webber was a danger to society.
Ex-Girlfriend Alleges Dark Side
Webber's ex-girlfriend accused him of having an angry dark side. She said she was not surprised by the murder charge.
Witnesses described the shooting as the culmination of high school BS. Webber, Wells, and friends hung out earlier the same day.