Quadruple amputee charged with Maryland murder denied bail ahead of 2027 trial

Dayton Webber, a professional cornhole player who lost all four limbs as a baby, will remain in jail until his February 2027 murder trial.

Quadruple amputee denied bond in Maryland murder case, trial set for February 2027

Google News MT — Crime (en) reports that Dayton Webber, a professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee accused of killing his friend in Charles County, Maryland, will remain in custody until his trial next year, following a judge's ruling on Thursday.

Webber was denied both bond and a request for home detention at a hearing this week. He faces a murder charge in connection with the death of Bradrick Wells, who was shot in March.

According to Charles County Court officials, Webber was driving through La Plata with three passengers when an argument broke out inside the vehicle. He allegedly shot Wells in the head, then dumped the body miles away before fleeing to Virginia. He was subsequently arrested and extradited to Maryland.

Webber's attorneys maintain the shooting was an act of self-defence.

The trial was postponed after prosecutors were granted additional time to obtain DNA analysis results. In response, Webber's legal team sought his release on home detention, citing his physical disability — Webber's arms and legs were amputated following an infection he contracted as an infant.

The Charles County Sheriff's Office said the jail is complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act while Webber remains in custody, dismissing the medical grounds for his release request.

Wells' mother, Anita Stewart Murchison, spoke out last week in opposition to the home detention request. "It's like I'm being tortured. I want this to be over and justice to be served," she said. Murchison questioned whether the community would be safe if Webber were released, noting that her son left behind an infant daughter.

"The way I feel isn't about hatred or revenge; it's about justice and looking at the overall picture — is the community safe if he gets out?" Murchison said.

Webber's trial is scheduled to begin on 22 February 2027.

Source: Google News MT — Crime (en)