The quiet town of Bonanza, Arkansas, was shattered on December 3, 2025, when deputies from the Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare check at a sprawling $760,000 mansion. Inside, they discovered Charity Powell-Beallis, 40, and her six-year-old twins—a boy and a girl—dead from apparent gunshot wounds. The grim discovery came mere hours after Charity had appeared in court for what was described as the final hearing in her divorce from Dr. Randall Beallis, a 56-year-old family medicine physician.
Charity had filed for divorce in March 2025, shortly after Randall’s February arrest for allegedly choking her in front of the children. He pleaded guilty in October to third-degree domestic battery, receiving a suspended sentence, fines over $1,500, and a no-contact order. In filings, Charity sought full custody and protection, citing fears for her and the children’s safety. She even confided in Arkansas State Senator Terry Rice about her terror, and posted publicly about feeling failed by the system protecting abusers.
Family members, including Charity’s father Randy Powell and adult son John Powell from a previous relationship, have been vocal in their grief and suspicion. Randy described overwhelming emotions, while John fights to finalize the divorce posthumously to honor his mother’s wishes. Randall’s attorney insists he is cooperating fully, denying any responsibility and stating Randall supports the investigation.
Adding layers of intrigue, Randall’s first wife, Shawna Beallis, died by gunshot in 2012, ruled a suicide—prompting her family to call for reopening the case. Federal agents, including Homeland Security and the Secret Service, have joined the probe, executing search warrants as autopsy results remain pending.
Victim advocates highlight the case as a stark warning about domestic violence risks during separations. Charity’s chilling months-old Facebook post about strangulation dangers now resonates deeply. As the community mourns and demands answers, the investigation continues—no charges filed, but shadows of abuse, custody battles, and past tragedies loom large. Will justice uncover the truth behind this devastating loss?
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