A disturbing find by a dumpster diver in Arkansas: Days after the murder of Charity Beallis and her twins, a dumpster diver finds personal pictures, jewelry and more in black trash bag miles from Murder Mansion!
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Crime Lord hourly update, Breaking crime news Now, I'm Dave mac.
Weeks after Charity Blis is found shot to death with
her six year old twins in their Arkansas mansion, still
no arrest, still no person of interest, but a shocking
new discovery. Charity be Alis was finally reaching the end
of a bitter divorce and custody battle with her abusive
(00:21):
doctor husband when she has found murdered with her children. Now.
Local news station KNWA Fox twenty four reports personal belongings
from the slain family were found discarded in a dumpster
miles from their home. Days after the killings. A dumpster
diver in Fort Smith, Arkansas, about fifteen miles from that
(00:41):
family home in Bonanza, finds a black trash bag with
intimate family keepsakes, printed photographs of Charity Blis with her children,
framed portraits, a child's painted artwork, handwritten notes, and medical
paperwork bearing her name and home address. Also found inside
the personal items a delicate gold necklace engraved with the
(01:04):
names of the Bealist children, along with a religious or
spiritual art print depicting a woman embracing a robed figure.
The dumpster diver says she did not look inside the
bag she pulled from the dumpster until the next day,
and when she realized what she found, contacted police immediately.
Detectives then returned to the dumpster site, located near an
(01:26):
apartment complex, and searched again. Charity's oldest son, John Powell,
corroborated the woman's account, saying he met her at his
attorney's office and she repeated the same story to him
so he would have a first hand account of what
took place. Poul mentioned the discovery to a detective assigned
to the case and was shocked by the response. The
(01:46):
detective asked the grieving son how he found out about
the discovery of personal items in the dumpster. The discovery
comes as the case remains under intense scrutiny following bitter
divorce proceedings between Charity Vialis and her estranged husband, doctor
Randall Bialis, which had already reached a critical stage days
before the killings. Charity filed for divorce weeks after Randal
(02:09):
Biallis was convicted of third degree battery for allegedly strangling
her in front of the children earlier this year. He
was originally charged with aggravated assault on a family member
third degree domestic battery and two counts of third degree
endangering the welfare of a minor, but the charges were
amended in October to only include third degree battery and
(02:30):
Biallis pleaded guilty to the charge and received a one
year suspended imposition of sentence and was ordered to pay
more than fifteen hundred in court fees. A judge also
barred him from having contact with Charity or any members
of her family unless authorized by a court order. She
had obtained a restrating order and sought sole custody of
the twins, telling the court she feared for her safety
(02:51):
despite protective measures being in place. Following her death, attorneys
for Randal Bellis moved to dismiss the divorce on the
grounds that it had not been finalized, a move that
would legally classify him as a widower. Attorneys representing Charity's
eldest son, John Randall Powell, later saw it to have
the decree entered and to appoint him administrator of her estate.
(03:15):
Charity Biali's father, Randy Powell, talking about what the death
of Charity could mean to the estate, said this to
k and Wa.
Speaker 2 (03:23):
Luke Roxton's supposed to sell house within sixty days, and
she got her new BMW ten thousand dollars and half
the earnings of the property Bob, which he would go
to him with her dad. Now he gets to keep that,
plus their insurance she had on her, her life at
Charon City had on her. He's the only one that
had anything to gain.
Speaker 1 (03:44):
When asked about the multi agency investigation into the death
of his mother, brother, and sister, John Randall Powell had
this to say, a lot of hope. I'm glad they
have looked into it and are taken the time to
pursue this case and bring justice for what has happened.
Speaker 2 (04:03):
I'm very, very grateful.
Speaker 1 (04:05):
So far, no arrests have been announced. More Crime and
Justice News Next. At one time in cable television history,
meetings were held and a show was green Lid that
(04:25):
would focus on the reality of the swinging lifestyle in
a suburban Ohio town. The show was called Neighbors with Benefits.
Don't be too surprised if you don't remember the show.
It lasted a little longer than Hello Larry or Joni Loveschachi.
Just two episodes were aired before the show was pulled
by A and E. Even though several episodes were ready
(04:46):
for broadcast. Now the show is back in the spotlight
as one of the show's resident swingers. Tony McCallister, who
flaunted his suburban swinging lifestyle on cable, is now sitting
in an Ohio jail, accused of felony sex crimes involving
a miner and animals. The former reality star is in
(05:07):
the Warren County jail charged with pandering, obscenity involving a miner,
and engaging in sexual conduct with animals. McCallister is accused
of uploading child sexual abuse material to a Google account.
The swinger is also charged with committing sexual acts involving
two dogs he owned at arrayment. McAllister was hit with
a two hundred and fifty thousand dollars pond and remains
(05:30):
in jail. The arrest of McAllister has brought a and
e some unwanted attention to the failed DONCU series Neighbors
with Benefits, a show focusing on following married couples in
an Ohio suburb who openly lived the swinging lifestyle while
raising kids, holding jobs, and coaching Little League teams. The
show was yanked from screens after the second episode drew
(05:51):
serious viewer backlash. At the time of the show's production,
McAllister and other cast members claimed the show was going
to challenge sti tereotypes about the swinging lifestyle and would
portray the swingers as ordinary families with ordinary lives. At
the time, the network description of the cast was parents, professionals,
(06:11):
and neighbors navigating unconventional relationships in a traditional setting. The
description of the show doesn't match up with the allegations
outlined by prosecutors. Investigators uncovered evidence tied to McAllister's online
accounts during their investigation, but authorities are not publicly stating
how the investigation began or when the alleged crimes occurred.
(06:34):
Prosecutors have not said if additional charges are expected or possible,
but McAllister's charges are serious felonies under Ohio law and
could carry significant prison time if he's convicted. For the
latest crime and justice breaking news, be sure to followed
the Crime Alert hourly update on your favorite podcast. Out
With this crime Alert, I'm Dave Mac
Crime Lord hourly update, Breaking crime news Now, I'm Dave mac.
Weeks after Charity Blis is found shot to death with
her six year old twins in their Arkansas mansion, still
no arrest, still no person of interest, but a shocking
new discovery. Charity be Alis was finally reaching the end
of a bitter divorce and custody battle with her abusive
(00:21):
doctor husband when she has found murdered with her children. Now.
Local news station KNWA Fox twenty four reports personal belongings
from the slain family were found discarded in a dumpster
miles from their home. Days after the killings. A dumpster
diver in Fort Smith, Arkansas, about fifteen miles from that
(00:41):
family home in Bonanza, finds a black trash bag with
intimate family keepsakes, printed photographs of Charity Blis with her children,
framed portraits, a child's painted artwork, handwritten notes, and medical
paperwork bearing her name and home address. Also found inside
the personal items a delicate gold necklace engraved with the
(01:04):
names of the Bealist children, along with a religious or
spiritual art print depicting a woman embracing a robed figure.
The dumpster diver says she did not look inside the
bag she pulled from the dumpster until the next day,
and when she realized what she found, contacted police immediately.
Detectives then returned to the dumpster site, located near an
(01:26):
apartment complex, and searched again. Charity's oldest son, John Powell,
corroborated the woman's account, saying he met her at his
attorney's office and she repeated the same story to him
so he would have a first hand account of what
took place. Poul mentioned the discovery to a detective assigned
to the case and was shocked by the response. The
(01:46):
detective asked the grieving son how he found out about
the discovery of personal items in the dumpster. The discovery
comes as the case remains under intense scrutiny following bitter
divorce proceedings between Charity Vialis and her estranged husband, doctor
Randall Bialis, which had already reached a critical stage days
before the killings. Charity filed for divorce weeks after Randal
(02:09):
Biallis was convicted of third degree battery for allegedly strangling
her in front of the children earlier this year. He
was originally charged with aggravated assault on a family member
third degree domestic battery and two counts of third degree
endangering the welfare of a minor, but the charges were
amended in October to only include third degree battery and
(02:30):
Biallis pleaded guilty to the charge and received a one
year suspended imposition of sentence and was ordered to pay
more than fifteen hundred in court fees. A judge also
barred him from having contact with Charity or any members
of her family unless authorized by a court order. She
had obtained a restrating order and sought sole custody of
the twins, telling the court she feared for her safety
(02:51):
despite protective measures being in place. Following her death, attorneys
for Randal Bellis moved to dismiss the divorce on the
grounds that it had not been finalized, a move that
would legally classify him as a widower. Attorneys representing Charity's
eldest son, John Randall Powell, later saw it to have
the decree entered and to appoint him administrator of her estate.
(03:15):
Charity Biali's father, Randy Powell, talking about what the death
of Charity could mean to the estate, said this to
k and Wa.
Speaker 2 (03:23):
Luke Roxton's supposed to sell house within sixty days, and
she got her new BMW ten thousand dollars and half
the earnings of the property Bob, which he would go
to him with her dad. Now he gets to keep that,
plus their insurance she had on her, her life at
Charon City had on her. He's the only one that
had anything to gain.
Speaker 1 (03:44):
When asked about the multi agency investigation into the death
of his mother, brother, and sister, John Randall Powell had
this to say, a lot of hope. I'm glad they
have looked into it and are taken the time to
pursue this case and bring justice for what has happened.
Speaker 2 (04:03):
I'm very, very grateful.
Speaker 1 (04:05):
So far, no arrests have been announced. More Crime and
Justice News Next. At one time in cable television history,
meetings were held and a show was green Lid that
(04:25):
would focus on the reality of the swinging lifestyle in
a suburban Ohio town. The show was called Neighbors with Benefits.
Don't be too surprised if you don't remember the show.
It lasted a little longer than Hello Larry or Joni Loveschachi.
Just two episodes were aired before the show was pulled
by A and E. Even though several episodes were ready
(04:46):
for broadcast. Now the show is back in the spotlight
as one of the show's resident swingers. Tony McCallister, who
flaunted his suburban swinging lifestyle on cable, is now sitting
in an Ohio jail, accused of felony sex crimes involving
a miner and animals. The former reality star is in
(05:07):
the Warren County jail charged with pandering, obscenity involving a miner,
and engaging in sexual conduct with animals. McCallister is accused
of uploading child sexual abuse material to a Google account.
The swinger is also charged with committing sexual acts involving
two dogs he owned at arrayment. McAllister was hit with
a two hundred and fifty thousand dollars pond and remains
(05:30):
in jail. The arrest of McAllister has brought a and
e some unwanted attention to the failed DONCU series Neighbors
with Benefits, a show focusing on following married couples in
an Ohio suburb who openly lived the swinging lifestyle while
raising kids, holding jobs, and coaching Little League teams. The
show was yanked from screens after the second episode drew
(05:51):
serious viewer backlash. At the time of the show's production,
McAllister and other cast members claimed the show was going
to challenge sti tereotypes about the swinging lifestyle and would
portray the swingers as ordinary families with ordinary lives. At
the time, the network description of the cast was parents, professionals,
(06:11):
and neighbors navigating unconventional relationships in a traditional setting. The
description of the show doesn't match up with the allegations
outlined by prosecutors. Investigators uncovered evidence tied to McAllister's online
accounts during their investigation, but authorities are not publicly stating
how the investigation began or when the alleged crimes occurred.
(06:34):
Prosecutors have not said if additional charges are expected or possible,
but McAllister's charges are serious felonies under Ohio law and
could carry significant prison time if he's convicted. For the
latest crime and justice breaking news, be sure to followed
the Crime Alert hourly update on your favorite podcast. Out
With this crime Alert, I'm Dave Mac
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