Tragic Outcome of Arkansas Mother’s Custody Battle

In a heartbreaking turn of events, an Arkansas mother, along with her 6-year-old twins, was found dead at the end of a contentious divorce. Despite her family’s wishes, the children’s remains were given to their estranged and abusive father.

The bodies of Charity Bearis, 40, and her twin children were discovered during a welfare check on December 3, just a day after a divorce hearing where she sought full custody. Sadly, all three had suffered fatal gunshot wounds.

Charity’s ex-husband, Dr. Randall Bialis, has a troubling history, having been convicted of domestic violence after attacking a previous girlfriend. He pleaded guilty to third-degree assault and was supposed to have no contact with Charity or her family unless permitted by the court.

Remarkably, he was awarded joint custody of the twins the day before their tragic deaths, and he now holds sole custody of their remains.

Charity’s body was given to her oldest son, John Powell, 24, and she was laid to rest on December 29. John expressed his frustration, stating, “It’s disgusting. I wanted them all in the same place, like they deserved and they wanted. It was really hard.”

Randall was tasked with managing the burial arrangements for the children, but details remain unclear about when and where this might have occurred. John further lamented, “We don’t know if the children were buried, cremated, or even where they are. [Randall] hasn’t told me anything. It’s heartbreaking.”

Charity had previously voiced her fears during the custody battle, mentioning feeling isolated and concerned for the safety of her son. “I’m living this fight right now. I’m a victim, but I’m being treated like a problem,” she wrote to a local news outlet.

She criticized the system, saying, “As a victim, my voice is being cut off. This is about a system that protects criminals and denies victims. Lives are at risk, including the lives of young children.”

Adding to the tragedy, just three days following the deaths, a bag containing family belongings was found in a trash can. When recovered, it held poignant items like a gold necklace engraved with the children’s names, alongside family photos and artwork.

Randall’s attorney maintains his innocence, and the investigation into the three deaths is ongoing, with authorities yet to name him as a suspect.

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.