A mother discovered deceased alongside her six-year-old twins was laid to rest separately from her family’s wishes following her ex-husband’s possession of the children’s remains. Charity Beallis, aged 40, along with her twin son and daughter, were found fatally shot in their residence in Bonanza, Arkansas during a wellness check on December 3. Beallis had been engaged in a contentious divorce with her ex-spouse, and the tragic incident occurred just a day after a court hearing where she was striving for full custody.
In the vicinity of the crime scene, some of the family’s possessions were discarded in a dumpster and found three days later, including framed pictures, children’s drawings, and a gold necklace inscribed with the names of Charity’s twins. The ex-husband, Dr. Randall Beallis, had a history of domestic violence and had previously been arrested for assaulting Charity. He pleaded guilty to the charges and was prohibited from contacting Charity or her relatives without a court order.
Subsequently, the ex-husband took control of the twins’ remains after being granted joint custody of the children the day prior to their demise. Charity’s body was released to her eldest son, John Powell, 24, who laid his mother to rest on December 29. He expressed his dismay to the Daily Mail, stating, “I was hoping to have them all together, as they deserved and as they would have wanted. It’s been incredibly difficult. I have no information regarding the children’s burial or cremation, as Randall has not disclosed anything. It’s truly heartbreaking.”
Before her passing, Charity confided in her eldest son about her fears during the custody battle and shared her frustrations about being marginalized by those she sought help from. She emphasized the need for support, foreseeing a grim outcome if her ex-husband’s desires were fulfilled.
Randall’s legal representative conveyed to the New York Post that his client was devastated by the deaths of Charity and their children and maintained his innocence. The attorney assured that Randall had cooperated with the authorities and supported the ongoing investigation by the Sebastian County Sheriff’s office. The circumstances surrounding the three fatalities are still being probed, and law enforcement has not identified Randall Beallis as a suspect.