A professional cornhole player, who has overcome the challenges of being an amputee, has been moved from a prison in Virginia to face charges in Maryland. He is alleged to have fatally shot the passenger in the front seat of a car he was driving during a dispute.
Dayton James Webber appeared via video at a court hearing in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Thursday, where he waived his right to an extradition hearing.
During the brief session, the 27-year-old, dressed in a bright green jumpsuit, calmly stated, “I’m trying to move back to Maryland.”
His lawyer, Alexander Goodman, didn’t offer any comment on the case.
It’s still unclear when Webber will actually go back to Maryland.
He was arrested in Albemarle County, Virginia, as a fugitive following a shooting that occurred on Sunday night in Charles County, Maryland.
According to a police indictment, he allegedly shot 27-year-old Bradrick Michael Wells from Waldorf twice in the head during a heated argument.
Details of the argument have not been revealed to the public.
After the incident in La Plata, Maryland, Webber reportedly stopped the vehicle and asked two backseat passengers for help getting the victim out, but they refused and instead exited the car to contact the police, according to the indictment.
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office stated that Webber fled the scene with the victim still in his car.
Two hours later, a resident from Charlotte Hall, which is about ten miles away, discovered Wells’ body in a roadside garden and notified authorities.
Detectives traced Webber’s vehicle back to Charlottesville, Virginia, where they found him at a hospital, “seeking treatment for a medical issue,” as noted by the sheriff’s office.
Authorities in Charles County have stated that he is facing several serious charges, including first-degree murder.
Previously, Weber was featured on ESPN’s Inspiration Story in 2023, which highlighted his journey before becoming a professional cornhole player, showcasing his background in dirt biking, wrestling, and soccer.
That same year, he wrote an essay for the Today show detailing his path to becoming a professional competitor, including how he adapted to throwing bean bags using his amputated arm.
