BONANZA, Arkansas — A quiet Sebastian County town is reeling after the tragic discovery of 40-year-old Charity Beallis and her 6-year-old twin children, who were found shot to death inside their home earlier this week during a welfare check. The heartbreaking case has shaken the small community and underscored a year marked by escalating domestic conflict documented in court filings.
Authorities arrived at the residence after friends and loved ones reported being unable to reach Charity. Upon entering the home, deputies encountered a scene that investigators have since described as “deeply complex,” though they have declined to provide further detail. No manner of death has been publicly confirmed, nor have officials identified any suspects or indicated whether they believe the killings may be connected to Charity’s ongoing divorce proceedings.
A Year of Turmoil Before a Tragic End
Court records reveal months of intense, volatile conflict between Charity and her husband, Dr. Randall Scott Beallis. Earlier this year, Randall was arrested on domestic abuse charges, including allegations of physical assault and strangulation. Charity soon filed for divorce, sought full custody of their children, and requested a protective order citing fear for her safety.
The divorce case, filed in March, remained active and contentious. Randall denied the abuse allegations and filed counterclaims, reflecting a relationship marked by ongoing disputes, repeated emergency motions, and emotionally fraught hearings. In October — just weeks before the fatal shooting — Randall pleaded guilty to third-degree domestic abuse connected to the earlier incident.
Emergency Plea Filed Days Before Deaths
Two days before she was found dead, Charity filed an emergency motion in Fort Smith court regarding new concerns involving Randall. The details of that filing have not been made public, but its timing has drawn the attention of those familiar with the legal battle.
Charity never arrived for the emergency hearing scheduled shortly after the filing. Friends who routinely checked in on her became increasingly worried when they could not reach her, prompting the welfare check that led to the heartbreaking discovery.
Her adult son later confirmed that the children found in the home were his younger twin siblings.
Investigators Withhold Details as Questions Mount
The Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office has not revealed whether investigators believe the deaths resulted from a murder-suicide, a triple homicide, or another scenario entirely. They have declined to comment on whether the killings may have stemmed from domestic violence or whether any individuals — including Randall — are being considered persons of interest.
Officials emphasize only that the investigation remains active, ongoing, and “extremely sensitive.”
A Community in Mourning
Bonanza residents have described the news as “unimaginable” and “devastating beyond words.” Domestic-violence advocates note that Charity did everything she could to protect herself and her children — filing for divorce, seeking custody, obtaining protective orders, and pursuing emergency court intervention.
Now, as investigators work to piece together what happened inside the Beallis home, the community is left waiting for clarity — and mourning a mother and two young children whose lives ended far too soon.
Authorities are expected to release additional information as the investigation progresses.