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Tragic Deaths Unravel Domestic Violence and Family Secrets

12/27/2025

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Charity Beallis, 40, of Bonanza, Arkansas, and her six-year-old twins were found dead during a welfare check on December 3.
Days later, a dumpster diver recovered items from family, including an engraved necklace and children's artwork.
Beallis had sought protection from her estranged husband, Randall, who has a history of domestic violence.
On the day of the murders, Randall's attorney filed to dismiss the divorce case due to Beallis' death.

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Story summary

Charity Beallis, 40, of Bonanza, Arkansas, and her six-year-old twins were found dead during a welfare check on December 3.
Days later, a dumpster diver recovered items from family, including an engraved necklace and children's artwork.
Beallis had sought protection from her estranged husband, Randall, who has a history of domestic violence.
On the day of the murders, Randall's attorney filed to dismiss the divorce case due to Beallis' death.