Jennifer Hudson's Mother & Brother Found Dead
Sad news out of Chicago. Jennifer Hudson's mother was found dead in her Chicago home at around 3 this afternoon. Two people were found fatally shot in the South Side home. The family's church confirmed that one of the victims was 57-year-old Darnell Hudson. The identity of the other victim hasn't been confirmed yet.
Condolences to Jennifer Hudson and her family.
UPDATE: The other victim has been identified as Jennifer's brother, Jason. They were found by Jennifer's cousin. Police believe the shooting was the result of a domestic dispute. Police are reportedly looking for a man and a 7-year-old boy. (Source)
UPDATE II: The boy is Jennifer's nephew, Julian King. An Amber Alert has been issued. Police believe Julian was taken from the home. They are looking for a 1994 White Chevy Suburban with license plate: X584859. (Source)
UPDATE III: Jennifer Hudson's brother-in-law, William Balfour, was arrested by police. JHud's nephew Julian is still missing. William isn't cooperating with police or giving any kind of information. They believe William kidnapped Julian from the home after the murders. Police are still looking for Julian.
William has a long, long criminal history. He has served 7 years in prison for attempted murder.
Neighbors are saying that William and Julia had been fighting for the past two weeks over a car. They say William sold her car without her permission. (Source)
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Thanks for the updates M.K. I am having a hard time reading this story. It's just so horrific and tragic. My prayers to the Hudson family and for the nephew to be returned safely. Hubby and I were going to move to Chi-town, but hell to the naw.
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Submitted by dramaqueen365247 on October 25, 2008 - 4:08pm.
Submitted by Sheeps on October 25, 2008 - 11:18am.
If the missing kid is 7 and Balfour was in prison from 1999 till 2006, when he was paroled, it's not likely he's the father. I guess they might have had conjugal visits if they were married?
Excellent point. I've said it before, & I'll say it again -- I'm not a math girl! LOL
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The child is the son of Julia Hudson and Greg King, not the guy wanted for the murder. I hope that little boy is all right though God only knows what he saw :(
sorry... got it wrong. It was a cousin who found the bodies.. it was julia, that first called the police to report her son missing.
Good God. I hope that baby comes home safely... or else I will be that jail myself ready to rock that guy across the Las Vegas desert with a bullet in both kneecaps...
I think I heard he was out on parole for attempted murder. He already served time in prison. Why did her sister have this "man" around her child and family?? Now her child is missing and her mother and brother are dead because she was desperate to keep a man around.
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poor Jennifer..she got away from this crap and now her life is ruined by it. UGH She's gonna hate her sister in a while once she thinks this one through.
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ok where is the kid??????? praying for all the children in danger tonight....
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that is really terribly awful- sadness. i hope that jennifer and the rest of her family is alright through such a tradgedy.
Such a awful story. Poor Jennifer. I really hope that the little boy is alive and safe.
Sending light, please God bring the boy back safely.
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Submitted by dramaqueen365247 on October 25, 2008 - 9:36pm.
I realize the 1 thing I haven't said is this: God be with you, Jennifer. I can't imagine being in your shoes right now. I'm praying for you, & I hope you can stay strong & find some positive in all this. Remember the wonderful things about your mother & brother, & believe that your nephew is unharmed & will be back with your family soon. My heart aches for you & your family.
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Exactly. I visited the 'suspect's' myspace page and he last logged in on the 22nd of OCT. and his mood was "forgotten"... Yaknow what? If you feel like shit off yourself and leave the rest of us alone.
I realize the 1 thing I haven't said is this: God be with you, Jennifer. I can't imagine being in your shoes right now. I'm praying for you, & I hope you can stay strong & find some positive in all this. Remember the wonderful things about your mother & brother, & believe that your nephew is unharmed & will be back with your family soon. My heart aches for you & your family.
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all my condolences to jennifer hudson. be strong young lady and may god be with you.
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Submitted by dramaqueen365247 on October 25, 2008 - 4:08pm.
I think the alleged murderer and sis had been married for less than two years, after he got out, so the missing boy is his stepson.
Clarity: This is a tragic situation. I appreciate it so much that most everyone commenting here is keeping comments to a very intelligent, mature level. Kudos. And continued love sent out to the Hudson family. : (
This is a very high level of comments and I appreciate that. You don't get the same on every gossip blog, that's for sure.
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Submitted by loric on October 25, 2008 - 1:29pm.
Have they located Jennifer's sister, Julia? If they haven't, she could also be dead.
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She's the one who found the body and called the police. Her son is the one who is missing.. she must be shattered right now.
That asshole is refusing to tell the cops what happened to the little boy. That's not good.
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I thought a cousin found the bodies. Maybe I read it wrong though.
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Submitted by Sheeps on October 25, 2008 - 11:18am.
If the missing kid is 7 and Balfour was in prison from 1999 till 2006, when he was paroled, it's not likely he's the father. I guess they might have had conjugal visits if they were married?
Excellent point. I've said it before, & I'll say it again -- I'm not a math girl! LOL
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He killed 2, maybe 3 people over a damn car..unbelievable. It's sick when people have more respect for material things and money then human life.
Submitted by loric on October 25, 2008 - 1:29pm.
Have they located Jennifer's sister, Julia? If they haven't, she could also be dead.
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She's the one who found the body and called the police. Her son is the one who is missing.. she must be shattered right now.
That asshole is refusing to tell the cops what happened to the little boy. That's not good.
Thanks very much for the kind words all of you. Leaving a career I have been in for 13 years is hard but my sanity and the sanity of my family needs to come first. I just wish I could do my job and not be up to my eyes in paperwork, then the successes might make up for the horror you se. I’ve had to call an ambulance for someone who is overdosing before my eyes and then get told off for not filling on my stat sheets and electronic diary. Even if we weren’t run by wannabe Microsoft execs- why go into social work if that’s what you want?- I don't think I could have done it much longer.
I hope the child in all this is OK. I feel for all involved.
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This wasn't some random street crime that had anything to do with the neighborhood.
Domestic crimes happen wherever you live - duh.
Most crimes are from people who know the victims.
I hope that asshole didn't kill the little boy....
And it's got nothing to do with guns either. People are killed with everything from bare hands to baseball bats to knives to cars (remember the dentist's wife in Texas?) If they want to freak out and kill someone, they will.
Have they located Jennifer's sister, Julia? If they haven't, she could also be dead.
Tragin story that should have never happened-killing innocent people over a car? It's sad that human life has no value to some people....
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Im a little late....But this is really sad and me being from Chicago a little scary! Yesterday I heard a guy say "Sje (J Hudson) had so much money and she couldnt get her out of the hood? Thats what she gets" I was like WTF so if you live in the hood then you should just expect to die any day...like no one is surprised...
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According to his My Space page, Balfour says he is married to Julia Hudson, Jennifer Hudson's sister. Michele Davis Balfour said her son and Julia Hudson had been married about two years, but had problems as recently as two weeks ago.
On the Web site, Balfour also talks of having a stepson and wanting to "experience everything."
"I don't tolerate bullshit," he wrote. "So don't come to me with it."
(Sun-Times)
Submitted by lizzieb on October 25, 2008 - 11:14am.
I have just resigned from a job in the criminal justice system and whilst there are many reasons sitting opposite a man who stabbed his 7 year old daughter for 'not showing enough respect' was one of the many straws that broke this camel's back. Some people have no respect for life and they live everywhere, sadly.
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Wow, lizzie - harsh. We have a man, here, who killed his 15 year old for the same reason. Kudos to you for lasting so long - I can barely look at a newspaper, myself...altho the headlines always get me.
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Another problem is people need to use their damn heads. Now I'm not saying it's the victim's fault.... This man, Mr. Balfour, should be taken into the streets and shot like an animal, ESPECIALLY if he hurt that little boy. If he did, I'd do it myself...
But I digress... This man has an EXTENSIVE criminal history. FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER!This may sound harsh but.... why are you allowing this person near your child? Why is your son's stepfather a convicted felon? Are the pickings that slim? Because you LOVE HIM? Well, love yourself and your son more. That little boy had one person protecting him.. and that's his mother. And that mother should've known better than this. It just pisses me off that we don't take care of our kids better.. because they are the ones who suffer the most.
That being said, I PRAY TO GOD they find that little boy alive.
My heart and prayers to you Ms. Jennifer, and those who been and are going through this nightmares.
Submitted by lizzieb on October 25, 2008 - 11:14am.
Submitted by oklahoma on October 25, 2008 - 9:11am.
@Lizzieb.. I meant to tell you on Thursday that I LOVE your lil Kitty, Frog costume!!! Too cuuute! *pinches its cheeks*
Thanks, my eight year old found it for me!
On topic, we could debate UK and US law all day but the comment that struck me the most on here was how often the people who hurt us are the closest- at least in theory- family, partners and so on.
I have just resigned from a job in the criminal justice system and whilst there are many reasons sitting opposite a man who stabbed his 7 year old daughter for 'not showing enough respect' was one of the many straws that broke this camel's back. Some people have no respect for life and they live everywhere, sadly.
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That is so sad. :( This kind of fuckery is what happens when violence is planted in the heart of any human being. Guns are not the problem. The real problem stems from the crumbling family structure that we are experiencing around the world. This is going to sound trite but I think it all comes down to love. If people were more concerned about how much love their children (and family in general) receive instead of how many $$$ they get for the weekend. It would make a HUGE difference. Trust.
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Submitted by lizzieb on October 25, 2008 - 11:14am.
Just saying "thanks" for all the years you did put into that job.
I would have lasted half a day.
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What a terrible thing to happen, mny heart goes out to Jennifer, her sister & her remaining family.
R.I.P Jen's mom & brother.
I hope that the little boy is found safe & well.
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If the missing kid is 7 and Balfour was in prison from 1999 till 2006, when he was paroled, it's not likely he's the father. I guess they might have had conjugal visits if they were married?
LizzieB.. That is terrible! I understand how you could not put up w/ dealing w/ that stuff anymore. So Sad!
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Submitted by oklahoma on October 25, 2008 - 9:11am.
@Lizzieb.. I meant to tell you on Thursday that I LOVE your lil Kitty, Frog costume!!! Too cuuute! *pinches its cheeks*
Thanks, my eight year old found it for me!
On topic, we could debate UK and US law all day but the comment that struck me the most on here was how often the people who hurt us are the closest- at least in theory- family, partners and so on.
I have just resigned from a job in the criminal justice system and whilst there are many reasons sitting opposite a man who stabbed his 7 year old daughter for 'not showing enough respect' was one of the many straws that broke this camel's back. Some people have no respect for life and they live everywhere, sadly.
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Snowy.. I will share tho!! And Drama, That is totally cute!!! *pinches cheeks*
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another UPDATE!
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drama: that is soooo cute! Has he seen Frosty The Snowman?
it's safe for him to come, okie has no drugs for me, LOL
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snow.. hahaa.. Even muh husband makes fun of ole deafy.. she looks like a skanky John Leguizamo.
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Snowy: He'll be on the next flight from the 'ville. Thanks for the break! He just told me to "Tell your fwiend 'the snow' to stay where it's cold, or she will melt."
Off to get the finishing touches for his Halloween costume. If I don't see all you lovelies later, have a great rest of weekend.
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Snowy.. *looks at weed, then looks at you, looks at weed, then looks back at you* I just don't smoke cigarettes!! Bad for the lungs.. hahahah!! Fuck, the only thing I have is..roxies.. mmm a lil less potent then oc..
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aww DRama, I'm jelly, send him to NJ and you and the hubby can have a day to yourselves!
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Submitted by snowpiece on October 25, 2008 - 10:44am.
give "the child" a kiss for me. say it's from snowy, LOL
Just did. He's very puzzled as to how snow can kiss. LOL
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okie: you can't come in unless you got DROGAS! I have nada, LOL
the other day I was wanting to tell you how I wanted to get high and watch ANTM with you and have you do your Jaslene but then I was thinking you don't smoke, right?
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drama: I got the impression he wasn't but I'm not 100% on that now that you say it
I was reading about it on CNN
give "the child" a kiss for me. say it's from snowy, LOL
ugh, this is so sad and scary. When I think of a 7 year old going thru this. My niece at 7 was so innocent.
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