Quadruple amputee, who is a professional cornhole player, accused of murder

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March 24, 2026
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Professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee Dayton Webber charged with first-degree murder.

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Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee and professional cornhole player ranked among the nation's top competitors, has been charged with first-degree murder. Webber's case has drawn unusual attention given his prominent status in the professional cornhole circuit, a competitive sport that has grown in popularity over recent years. The charges represent a significant legal matter for a public figure in what is otherwise a niche athletic community. Details of the alleged victim and circumstances surrounding the accusation have not been specified in available information. The case is likely to attract continued media scrutiny given the intersection of Webber's athletic prominence and the severity of the charges he faces.

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