A mother was laid to rest separately from her six-year-old twins following her tragic death, despite her family’s wishes to bury them together. Charity Beallis, aged 40, and her twin children were discovered shot dead in their residence in Bonanza, Arkansas during a welfare check on December 3. The incident occurred shortly after Charity engaged in a contentious divorce battle with her ex-husband. The mother was advocating for full custody of her children at a divorce hearing held just a day before the tragic event.
Close to the crime scene, personal items belonging to the family, such as framed pictures, children’s artwork, and a gold necklace engraved with the twins’ names, were found discarded in a dumpster three days later. Charity’s ex-husband, Dr. Randall Beallis, had a history of domestic violence, having previously been arrested for assaulting her. He pleaded guilty to third-degree battery and was prohibited from contacting Charity or her family without court authorization.
Subsequently, Randall sold custody of the twins’ remains, despite being granted joint custody the day before their deaths. Charity’s body was entrusted to her eldest son, John Powell, 24, who laid his mother to rest on December 29. John expressed his distress over the situation, stating that he was uncertain about the burial arrangements for the children due to Randall’s lack of communication, which he found heartbreaking.
Charity had confided in her son about feeling fearful during the custody battle and had voiced her frustrations publicly, indicating that she was being marginalized in seeking help. She highlighted the challenges victims face within the legal system, emphasizing the need for better protection and support. John recalled his mother’s apprehension about the custody battle outcome, acknowledging her concerns about the consequences if her ex-husband got his way.
Randall’s attorney defended his client, asserting his innocence in the deaths of Charity and the twins. The attorney stated that Randall had cooperated with law enforcement and was supportive of the ongoing investigation by the Sebastian County Sheriff’s office. While the circumstances surrounding the deaths remain under scrutiny, law enforcement has not identified Randall Beallis as a suspect.