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Couple Charged with Murder After Ignoring Child Abuse

12/11/2025

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Berg and Alexander Charged

Chelsea Berg and her boyfriend Christopher Alexander face capital murder charges after the death of Dawson Zamora on December 7 in McKinney, Texas.
Dawson Zamora had been hospitalized since October 14 for brain trauma and extensive bruising.
Evidence shows Berg and Alexander knew of the abuse but did not seek medical help, fearing a Child Protective Services investigation, and a six-page arrest affidavit is expected to be released soon.

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Charity's Tragic Death

Charity Beallis, 40, and her two children were found dead from gunshot wounds in their Arkansas home on December 3 after a welfare check.
The killings followed Charity Beallis's final divorce hearing with Randall Beallis, who has a history of domestic violence.
Charity had posted a warning about strangulation and protection failures.
Twelve search warrants have been executed by multiple agencies.
Randall Beallis's attorney says he is not a suspect.

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Berg and Alexander Charged

Chelsea Berg and her boyfriend Christopher Alexander face capital murder charges after the death of Dawson Zamora on December 7 in McKinney, Texas.
Dawson Zamora had been hospitalized since October 14 for brain trauma and extensive bruising.
Evidence shows Berg and Alexander knew of the abuse but did not seek medical help, fearing a Child Protective Services investigation, and a six-page arrest affidavit is expected to be released soon.

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