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Jennifer Hudson’s Mother And Brother Killed
Published by Marcus Vanderberg on Friday, October 24, 2008 at 6:23 pm.
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
dear mrs. hudson ii want to start off by saying that im really sorry about your mother,brother,and nephew. just pray and ask god to put his hands on you and to guide you through your hard times. he will do it if you trust and believe
i know im only 16 but i know that prayer changes things. I know that if you have faith and hope you then god will see you through. I want you know that my family and i are busy praying for you. don’t give in tell the lord that your life is in his hands and for him to guide you to the light. god loves you and so do i may god bless you and may he take good care of your family in heaven. dont 4get to keep the faith and believe and that god takes us through some so trials to open our eyes and see new things. just know that this is just a trial and that and that this is just a test and that god will see you through. i hope that these are some encouraging words remember this is just a test and that god will see you through. god loves you and i love you too! bye
All i wanna say is dat was messed up in so many ways. i just wanna let u no dat imma pray 4 yo family. When i heard it i felt so badd. but they r gone to a way better place. now your mother,brother, or nephew has nothing 2 worrie about. so keep yo head up.and congrats 2 your engament 2 punk. but i just pray 4 da best
I KNW HOW U FEEL CUZ I JUS LOST A BEST FRIEND THAT I WAS VERY CLOSE 2 I WILL KEEP U IN MY PRAYERS I LOVE U 4RM ASHLEY I WILL GIVE U MY NUMBA WEN U GET BAK 2 ME
My heart goes out to the family for the lost of your loved one’s. I will keep the HUDSON family in my prayers. Jenn we love you.
Newark, DE
I am very sorry to hear that. Its just not right how people take something away something from other people that they loved. I hope that you pull through Mrs. Hudson. You and your family are in my prayers. Keep your head up and the Lord will see you throough….
JENNIFER I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS AND ALL MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU…….FOR YOUR SISTER I CAN NOT EVEN UNDERSTAND WHAT SHE FEELS IF SOMETHING WAS TO HAPPEN TO MY SON,MY MOTHER AND MY BROTHER I WOULD COMPLETLY LOSE IT SO JUST KEEP YOUR HEAD UP AND JUST KNO THAT THEY ARE IN A BETTER PLACE AND THAT GOD SEEN SOMETHING COMING THAT YOU DIDNT SO JUST HOLD YOUR HEAD UP AND EVERYTHING WILL BE OKAY…….ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT GOD COULD SEE SOMETHING WORSE THAN WHAT HAPPENED COMING THEIR WAY SO HE HELPED THEM OUT…… PROBALLY NOT IN THE BEST WAY BUT IN SOME WAY…..MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY
DEAR JENNIFER HUDSON OUR HART GO OUTTA TWO U AND U R FAMIL AND ALL THE CITY OF CHI TOWN YA MOMMMA WAS A GOOD WOMEN JENNIFER SHE EAIZE A GOOD DAUTHER AND A SON HOW WAS BROTHE AND ON TOP OF THAT U RAZIE A GOOD YOUNG WHAT IS U R NEPHW LIL J WAS A SOUIJA IF HE WAS A LIVING HE WOODIE SAY AUNT J.H. R..I.P. TWO THE HUSON,S FAMILY THEY IN OUR HART JENNIFER FOEEVER AND ALL WAY LUV LEDERRICK T COLEMAN 1 LUV HOLD OUR HEAR UP MISS HUSON,S I NOW THAT THEY GOING TWO PUT HIM A WAY FOR A LONG TIME AND HE CAN NEVER GET HURT NOBODY ELIS NO MORE AND U CAN MOVE ON WAIT YOUR LIFE JENNIFER HUSON,S 1#
jennifer hudson i wont bring my respect 2 u and your family . i am trulr sorry for what have happen i know it hurts and i truly giving my respect to u and your family people is sick out here i dont know why people would wont to do somthing like this it hurt i know love mercedes 216
THIS IS A HORRIFIC TRAGEDY.MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO JENNIFER AND HER FAMILY……………STAY STRONG AND GOD BLESS
My prayers are with you and your family.
“Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal.”
He knows about your sorrow and your pain. Remember God is in control.
i just want to say say strong, and know that God will help you through this time. And know that they are in a better place.
Praise him in the good and in the bad god gave you that voice for that reason dont let the devil win
during this time my condolences go way far out to the Hudson family especially Jennifer and her sister Julia because they need the most support during this tragic time they are going through and hopefully by the grace and the power of god he will help heal this family to grief easily and hopefully bring their spirits up and have Jennifer keep doing what she does best. hopefully jennifer knows that i am always here with her and that she recovers to be the dreamgirls star everyone knew her as…
my safest condolences supportivley go out to the hudson family
My condolences to the hudson family, Sorry for your lost of the love ones that were in your life. God Bless You.
Jennifer and family,
I know this is a bad time for you all . But I also know who you serve. I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family in your time of greif. Just know that someone is always praying for you. My advice to you is…. go back to what you know best. JESUS ! Jennifer,you sing harder and stronger than you ever have before. As I struggle to deal with issues in my own life I felt the need to encourage you as a member of the body of CHRIST. Take your time to heal and always remember that GOD hears the cries of your heart that your mouth can never utter. I am there with you in spirit. I extend my love and prayers to you all in your time of need. GOD BLESS!
hope they catch who ever did this and all my prayers go out to the hudson’s family may god bless:(
you and your family r in my prayers iam sorry for loss words can not express this horrible tragedy that has happen to you at this time in your life.when i lost people in my family i took great comfort in knowing god neededmore angels.he will heal you and we all as your fans we willcontinue to prayer for you and your family. god bless
May you find strength in courage in the Lord. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope they will find out who did this and be punished to the extent of the law! God will see you thru!!!
God Bless
We would like to send our condolences to you the Hudson Family. Jennifer, you are so admired and loved so keep the faith and trust in God, He will heal all of your pain. He will take care of everything. We all in Key West, Florida are praying for The Hudson Family.God Bless You, All.
Our Prayers are with you and your family. My the God of peace comfort you and your family during your time of grief.
Blessings,
Tracy