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Investigative journalists discuss the strange similarities between the deaths of Dr. Randy Beallis' second and third wives.

On today's episode, investigative journalists ⁠Mandy Matney⁠ and ⁠Liz Farrell⁠ share their latest reporting on the Charity Beallis case out of Bonanza, Arkansas. In December — just a day after her final divorce hearing from Dr. Randy Beallis — Charity was found dead in her home next to her two 6-year-old twins, Maverick and Eliana. Dr. Beallis denied any involvement in the deaths of his soon-to-be ex-wife. And information about the investigation has not only been sparse … It's bizarre. Today — as they continue to seek answers in Charity’s case — Mandy and Liz look at the 2012 death of Shawna Beallis, Dr. Beallis’ second wife who also died of a gunshot wound. Shawna’s death was ultimately ruled a suicide. A look in the case file, however, raises serious questions about how the investigation into her death was conducted. Let's Dive in… 🥽 🦈 Episode Links “Sheriff: Charity Beallis' death ruled a suicide, her children's deaths ruled homicides” - 5News Online, Updated March 4, 2026 📰 “Death After Divorce” Charity Beallis Playlist on Spotify 🎧 We’ve got more on the Charity Beallis case - head to the Members Lounge to dig into the full case documents. ☀️ Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and…

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Guests: Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell

Topics covered

• true crime
• investigation
• mysterious deaths
• divorce
• gunshot wound
• suicide ruling
• family tragedy

Keywords

• Charity Beallis
• Shawna Beallis
• Dr. Randy Beallis
• Bonanza Arkansas
• true crime
• investigation
• gunshot wound
• suicide
• divorce

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Places: Bonanza, Arkansas

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