A Maryland man known for winning pro cornhole titles faces murder charges after a shooting. Dayton James Webber, 27, was arrested following the incident.
Webber, a quadruple amputee and professional cornhole player, has made headlines for competing without prosthetics. The shooting occurred in Maryland, where authorities quickly moved to charge him.
From Cornhole Champion to Crime Suspect
Webber gained recognition by beating able-bodied opponents to win two Maryland state cornhole championships. He qualified for the World Cornhole Championships and played on the American Cornhole League circuit for two years.
That’s when his name appeared in police reports after a fatal shooting in Maryland. Officials charged him with murder connected to the case.
Unseen Challenges on and off the Board
Webber lost all four limbs due to a streptococcus pneumonia infection at 10 months old. Despite this, he mastered driving go-karts and adapted to many activities without prosthetic limbs during cornhole matches.
He doesn’t wear prosthetics while playing, relying on direct contact to control his throws. That’s when his unique story earned ESPN coverage during his first nationally televised match in summer 2023.
Legal Action Moves Forward
Authorities arrested Webber and formally charged him with murder related to the Maryland shooting. The case is now pending in court as legal proceedings begin.
That’s when the situation changed from sports headlines to criminal charges, marking a new chapter in Webber’s life.
This case presents an unexpected turn for a figure once celebrated for overcoming physical limits in competitive sports. What happens next will determine both his future and how this story unfolds beyond the cornhole community.