A mother, Charity Beallis, and her six-year-old twins were tragically found dead together at their residence in Bonanza, Arkansas. Following the disturbing discovery during a welfare check on December 3, Charity was laid to rest separately from her children against her family’s wishes. Charity, engaged in a tumultuous divorce with her ex-husband, Dr. Randall Beallis, met this tragic fate just a day after a contentious custody hearing where she sought full custody of her twins.
At the site of the incident, personal belongings of the family, including framed photos, children’s artwork, and a gold necklace inscribed with the names of Charity’s twins, were discovered discarded in a dumpster three days later. Dr. Randall Beallis, who had a history of domestic violence and a prior arrest for third-degree battery against Charity, was legally barred from contact with her and her family without court authorization.
Despite being awarded joint custody of the children shortly before their deaths, Dr. Beallis relinquished custody of the twins’ remains. Charity’s eldest son, John Powell, took charge of his mother’s burial arrangements on December 29, expressing profound dismay at the situation. He mentioned his uncertainty regarding the final resting place of his siblings and the lack of communication from his father, describing the experience as heartbreaking.
Charity had confided in her son, expressing fear and frustration during the custody battle while feeling abandoned by those she sought help from, including local authorities. She voiced concerns about being sidelined as a victim, highlighting systemic flaws that prioritize offenders over victims. Her son recalled her apprehension about the custody battle outcome, emphasizing the need for support due to her apprehensions.
Randall’s legal representative, Michael D. Pierce, maintained his client’s innocence, asserting that Randall was devastated by the tragic events and cooperated fully with the investigation. While the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Charity and her twins remain under scrutiny by law enforcement, Randall has not been officially named as a suspect.
The investigation into these tragic deaths continues, with authorities working diligently to uncover the truth behind the heartbreaking incident.