In a somber discovery, Charity Beallis, 40, and her six-year-old twins were found deceased from gunshot wounds in their Bonanza, Arkansas home. The Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office made the heartbreaking find during a welfare check at approximately 9:30 a.m. last Wednesday. This tragic event occurred less than 24 hours after a court ruling that finalized Beallis' divorce from Dr. Randall Beallis, her now estranged husband.
The Beallis family had been the subject of public attention following Charity's filing for divorce in March. Her decision came after Randall's arrest in February for an incident of alleged domestic violence, wherein he was accused of choking Charity in the presence of their children. He later entered a guilty plea for third-degree battery in October, resulting in a one-year suspended sentence and fines exceeding $1,500. A no-contact order was also issued, prohibiting him from contacting Charity or her family.
The couple, who wed in 2015, had been embroiled in a custody battle over their twins, with Charity seeking full custody after the domestic violence incident. Court documents reveal that on the day following the gruesome discovery of their bodies, Randall Beallis' attorney submitted a motion to dismiss the divorce case.
Charity had previously expressed her fears for her safety and dissatisfaction with the legal system. In a comment on a 5NEWS article covering her story, she identified herself as a victim who felt marginalized by a system that, in her view, appeared to protect the perpetrator. Her attempts to reach out to Prosecuting Attorney Daniel Shue were unsuccessful, as he reportedly refused to accept correspondence from her.
Republican Arkansas Senator Terry Rice acknowledged that Charity had met with him to discuss her safety concerns. "She expressed real concerns about her safety and that of her children," Rice stated, emphasizing the gravity of the situation she found herself in.
The investigation into the deaths is ongoing, with the Sheriff's Office executing search warrants and conducting interviews. No formal suspects have been identified, and officials continue to call for anyone with information to step forward.
The family's loss has been described as overwhelming, with Charity's father and her eldest son, John Powell, expressing their deep sorrow. Family members have also suggested that Charity likely fought fiercely in her final moments, a testament to her protective nature as a mother.
Dr. Randall Beallis, who remains a licensed medical practitioner in Arkansas, has reportedly cooperated with the investigation. The deaths have heightened awareness among local and state officials about the issues of domestic violence, victim protection, and child safety, as authorities earnestly work to uncover the details of this tragic case.
