Tragic Aftermath: Belongings of Murdered Arkansas Family Found in Dumpster

In a chilling development to an already devastating case, the personal belongings of an Arkansas mother and her six-year-old twins were discovered discarded in a dumpster just days after their brutal murders. Charity Beallis, 40, and her young twins were found dead from gunshot wounds in their $760,000 Bonanza home on December 3rd during a welfare check. The family had been in the midst of a contentious divorce between Charity and her estranged husband, Randall Beallis, a 56-year-old physician with a documented history of violence against his wife. The discovery of their personal items carelessly thrown away has added another layer of heartbreak to this tragic story, giving us a glimpse into the lives that were so cruelly cut short and raising disturbing questions about who might have wanted to dispose of these meaningful mementos.

Three days after the killings, a local woman who had been dumpster diving in Fort Smith, approximately 10 miles from the Beallis home, made the disturbing discovery. Inside a large black garbage bag, she found touching personal items including an engraved gold necklace bearing the names of Charity’s twins, framed family photographs, children’s artwork and homework, various documents with Charity’s name and address, and what appeared to be a religious painting. Recognizing the significance of these items, the woman immediately contacted local police and led detectives to the dumpster, which was located on a side road near an apartment complex. Understanding the profound importance of these belongings, she also met with Charity’s oldest son from a previous relationship, John Powell, and his attorney to share details of her discovery. When Powell later informed the investigator handling the homicide case about this development, he was reportedly met with a surprising response: “How did you find out?” – suggesting authorities may have already known about the items but had not disclosed this information.

The murders occurred just one day after a significant court hearing in the Beallis divorce proceedings, where Randall had been awarded joint custody of the twins despite a troubling history of domestic violence. The couple, who married in 2015, had separated in March after a violent incident in which Randall choked Charity, resulting in his arrest on domestic violence charges. He subsequently pleaded guilty and received a one-year suspended sentence along with court fees exceeding $1,500. Court documents reveal that Charity had been seeking full custody of their children as part of the divorce settlement, highlighting the high-stakes nature of their legal battle. Disturbingly, on the very day Charity and her twins were found murdered, Randall’s attorney filed a motion to dismiss the divorce case, citing that “the plaintiff passed away” – a technically accurate but chillingly detached legal maneuver in the wake of such a tragedy.

The depth of Charity’s fear for her family’s safety had previously led her to seek help from Arkansas Republican State Senator Terry Rice, who confirmed that Charity had approached him earlier in the year desperately seeking protection from her estranged husband. Senator Rice stated that he had connected her with resources available through the Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Division, though tragically, these measures proved insufficient to prevent the horrors that unfolded. This revelation paints a picture of a mother who recognized the danger her family faced and actively sought help from authorities – raising profound questions about whether the system failed to adequately protect a vulnerable woman and her children despite clear warning signs of potential violence.

Despite the circumstances surrounding the case, no arrests have been made, and police have not publicly identified any suspects in the murders of Charity and her twins. The investigation appears to be ongoing, with authorities remaining tight-lipped about potential leads or persons of interest. This silence has created a vacuum filled with speculation and concern in the community, particularly given the timing of the murders in relation to the divorce proceedings and the history of domestic violence. The discovery of the family’s personal items discarded in a dumpster adds another unsettling element to the case, suggesting a possible attempt to remove sentimental evidence or perhaps even a symbolic act of erasure of their identities and memories.

Through his attorney, Randall Beallis has maintained his innocence in connection with the deaths of his estranged wife and children. “Mr. Beallis was not responsible for the death of Mrs. Beallis nor his children’s deaths,” his attorney Michael D. Pierce stated, adding that his client has been cooperative with law enforcement and fully supports the ongoing investigation by the Sebastian County Sheriff’s office. “We hope that the sheriff’s office finds the truth about what happened to Mrs. Charity Beallis and their children,” Pierce concluded. Meanwhile, a community remains in shock and mourning for the three lives cut tragically short, as the discovered belongings – a child’s homework, family photos, and a necklace engraved with the twins’ names – serve as poignant reminders of the ordinary, beautiful lives that existed before violence tore them apart. The investigation continues as authorities work to bring justice to Charity and her children, while loved ones are left to grapple with both grief and unanswered questions about how such a tragedy could have occurred.