Jennifer Hudson’s Mother And Brother Killed

Published by Marcus Vanderberg on Friday, October 24, 2008 at 6:23 pm.

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson’s mother and brother were found shot and killed inside her mother’s home this afternoon in Chicago according to WLS-TV.

A representative of the family’s church, Pleasant Gift Missionary Baptist, confirms that 57-year-old Darnell Hudson was one of the victims.

The second male victim is reportedly Hudson’s brother, Jason.

According to CBS 2 Chicago, police were searching for a man and 7-year-old boy. The man is known as William Balfour has braids in his hair, and could be driving a 1994 white Chevy with the license plate X584859, according to police. Balfour is married to Jennifer Hudson’s sister, Julia. Records show that Balfour has listed Hudson’s mother’s address as a place of residence within the last year and is currently on parole after serving jail time for attempted murder.

The boy, identified as Julian King, Hudson’s nephew, was wearing a tan jersey with the number 5 on it and tan slacks.

Update:

According to TMZ.com:

The suspect, William Balfour, has been taken into custody. Hudson’s nephew, 7-year-old Julian King is still missing, according to WFLD-Chicago. Balfour is refusing to cooperate with cops or supply info.

More on the Jennifer Hudson tragedy:

Hudson Family Offers $100K Reward 

Julia Hudson Pleads For Her Son

Suspect Identified 

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SHARLEAN Said on

Jennifer, I will keep you in my prayer. May God give you strength each day. Keep your head up and continue to preservance your career.
Love
Shar



Madison S. Palmer High School Said on

We, the music/choral students at the Madison Shannon Palmer High School of Marks, Mississippi (located in the Mississippi Delta), sends our deepest condolences. We have watched you grow and developed into a wonderful artist, music icon, and a well deserving example to the youth of today and tomorrow. You have truly been our role model and your losses have affected us as well. We, as a student body of one of the poorest counties in the state of Mississippi, have endured similar battles, but can only imagine what you are going through right now. God does things for reasons that we may not understand at times, but through it all we learn, grow, and continue to let our little lights shine. To us, you are our light. “Let God have His way”, says songwriter DeWayne Woods. (Song of hope)
Last, but not least, please don’t give up on yourself, your dreams, and your ambitions. You are our inspiration and our hope. We are counting on you to weather this storm in order to see the sunshine. In that, we can still believe that there is a light that continues to shine.
God Bless.
Thank You.
MSPHS Dragons



roxanne Said on

Sorry about your lost I send my condolences to you and your family.



Tonya D. New Haven,CT Said on

Jennifer my heart goes out to you and I’m very sorry for your losses. May you be strong during this difficult time and I know GOD will see you through this. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.



S.W. Said on

I can’t imagine how Jennifer is feeling now, but I just hope she has the strength and faith of God to get through this. May God bless the whole Hudson family…



Roosevelt Said on

My heart and prayer goes out to the wonderfull mrs. Jennifer Hudson. I would say that it was scensless, but there is a purpose for everything. Now what has to happen is that the authorities need to track down these monsters that literally took her whole family away, then put them away for life. SIMPLE AND PLAIN



MARIE HONEYSUCKER Said on

To Jennifer.

All I can say is I am so sorry what happend to your mother, brother, and nephew. Only a evil wicked possessed person would do such a hideous crime. I pray that the lord be with you and your family to help comfort you.

Regards,
Marie



Linda & Landy Said on

Our deepest sympathy to you Jennifer, Julia and your entire family during this time of bereavement. God has the answer to all of this and we are hopeful that they are all in a better place right now however nobody deserves to die this way. We will continue to pray for you and your family. May peace be with you forever.



KY KIM Said on

JENNIFER YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS I CAN TELL THAT YOU HAVE A SWEET SPERIT ABOUT YOU AND THE GOD WILL SEE YOU THROUGH, I HOPE THAT YOU JUST HOLD ON TO YOUR SISTER AND LEAD HER IN THE PATH OF SALVATION SHE IS PROBABLY BLAMING HERSELF RIGHT NOW BUT SHE MUST NOT AND KNOW THAT GOD HAS OUR LIFED PLANNED OUT FOR US BEFORE WE EVEN ENTER INTO HIS KINGDON. . . STAY STRONG AND REMEMBER THAT THERE IS NO GREATER LOVE THAN THE LOVE OF GOD. . . . . .



alex From da bean Said on

i am a lil taken back by all this if it was my baby will i get as much attention
as a supper star?



MicKelle Said on

my condolences to the hudson family. my heart really does go out to jennifer and her relatives. this is a truly sad and very tragic event. Everyone is in my prayers. i pray that justice will provail, that the murderers wont get away with foolishly taking the lives of your beautiful loved ones



Tracey L. Burton Said on

Hey Jennifer,

My heart goes out to you and your sister. You have my deepest sympathy, condolences and my prayers are with you. My heart aches thinking about your lose and I will be praying for you and asking God to do the same. Remember to stay strong.

Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.



Danaisha Said on

im so sorry to hear about your family when heard on the new i was so upset god bless and my message to u and your family is to hold on to godsunchanging hand my heart goes out to u and ur family



Melanie Said on

My heart and prayers go out to Jennifer and her sister. I was shocked and stun to find out that someone would be so heartless to do something like that. I know that God will see Jennifer and her sister thru this difficult time because thats the kind of GOD we serve. Keep you head up, be strong and I will continue to keep praying for you and your family.



Gabrielle Johnson Said on

Hello Jennifer I’m ju5t writing to give you my deepest condolences to you and your family. Ju5t keep your head up and stay focus on Jesus.He will make you smile when your sad.I just lost and uncle and the pain gonna hurt but you can overcome. Ju5t keep your head up………!!!!!!!!!!!! Love ya!!!!!!



Candice Said on

Remember to keep God first i know times are hard and i know what the family is going through and its so much ppl want to do but really cant but give their prayers and symathy.But God can give you the comfort you need to getthrough this time. I am truly sorry for the losts i couldnt do anything but cry bc i know the feeling to lose someone you trul love. Your family will bein my prayers.I love you all..It feels like family.



KI Ki Said on

My condencles just goes out to the hudson family because what happen on 10-24-2004 thats was a tragic death. j-hud i know that u didn’t expect to get that devasting phone call where ever you where at , at the time. Losing ur mom is like losing ur best friend and sister because no one can replace ur mother!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know that you are sadden about ur brother and especially ur 7 year old nephew thats ashame a boy that young had to suffer multiple gun shots. But you know what i believe in the lord jesus christ and i’m going to be praying that whoever done this to ur family that the lord deal with them. Give this sitution to the lord and he will most defendently take care of ur tragic loss of ur love ones. You are just now start to get in you carrer and this had happen to u i will be sure to keep u in my prayers ok. MAY THE LORD BE WITH THE HUDSON FAMILY AT ALL TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! STAY PRAYFUL AND TRY TO STAY STONG I KNOW THATS GOING TO BE HARD BUT DON’T LET THE SATAN BRING YOU DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!! TELL UR SISTER AND UR NEPHEW FATHER THAT I’M SO SOORY THAT THIS HAD TO HAPPEN TO A LIL BOY THIS YOUNG WHO DIDN’T EVEN GET A CHANCE TO ENJOY LIFE BUT HES IN A BETTER PLACE WITH HIS GRANDMA AND UNCLE.!!!!!!!!!!! gOD PLEASE BLESS THIS FAMILY AND GIVE THEM PEACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE YOU J-HUDSON AND THE HUDSON FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Jocelyn Said on

my prayers are with Jennifer hudson’s family for this horrible tragic God help them through this



Jarrett Goer Said on

jennifer i love you, i send all my love to your family,i understand what’s it’s like to lose a parent, my dad died years ago, i just pray that God will bring you through, and guess what Jesus promised you a home over there, your mom is singing with your brother and nephew, just remember God loves and he promised you a home over there, your mom is in heaven girl, you should shout, she did her work, there in heaven, smiling, and lord have mercy on your soul and whoever did this. I love you God bless



MEKA Said on

MS.HUDSON I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THIS HORRIFIC TRAGEDY THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAS EXPERIENCED. I CANT EVEN IMAGINE HOW YOU ALL MUST FEEL BUT GOD WILL SEE YOU ALL THROUGH. I HOPE THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE IS CAUGHT AND PUNISHED TO THE FULLEST. I PRAY THAT YOU ALL STAY STRONG AND MAY GOD BE WITH YOU. GOD BLESS