A mother was discovered deceased with her six-year-old twins, and despite her family’s wishes, she was laid to rest alone as her ex-husband, who had a history of abuse, took possession of the children’s remains.
Charity Beallis, aged 40, along with her twin son and daughter, were tragically found shot to death in their Bonanza, Arkansas residence during a welfare check on December 3. Beallis had been entangled in a tumultuous divorce battle with her ex-spouse, leading to the devastating incident occurring just one day after a court hearing where she sought full custody of the children.
In close proximity to the crime scene, some of the family’s belongings, such as framed pictures, children’s artwork, and a gold necklace bearing the names of Charity’s twins, were discarded in a dumpster and later recovered. The ex-husband, Dr. Randall Beallis, had a prior arrest for domestic violence against Charity, for which he pleaded guilty to third-degree battery and was issued a restraining order from contacting her or her family without legal authorization.
Subsequently, the ex-husband relinquished custody of the twins’ remains after being granted joint custody of the children just before their tragic demise. Charity’s body was entrusted to her eldest son, John Powell, aged 24, who laid his mother to rest on December 29, expressing deep dismay at the situation. He lamented the lack of information regarding the burial or cremation of the twins, highlighting the emotional turmoil caused by the ex-husband’s actions.
Charity had confided in her eldest son about feeling terrified during the custody battle and had publicly voiced concerns about being neglected by the authorities she sought help from. She emphasized the need for protecting victims over shielding offenders, underscoring the gravity of the situation. John recounted his mother’s apprehensions about the custody battle outcome, indicating her foresight about the potential consequences.
Randall’s legal representative conveyed his client’s sorrow over the tragic deaths of Charity and the twins, asserting Randall’s innocence in the matter. The attorney affirmed Randall’s cooperation with the investigation and expressed hope for a thorough inquiry by the law enforcement authorities to ascertain the truth behind the tragic incident. The investigation into the three deaths remains ongoing, with no official accusations made against Randall Beallis thus far.