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 

  • SEND TO A FRIEND
  • Digg It
  • Delicious


Comments

Pages: « 181 82 83 84 85 86 [87] 88 89 90 91 »

Etosha Lane Said on

Hi. I just want to say that my heart and prayers go out to the Hudson family. I could only imagine what they are going through and I just want to say that be strong and know that Our Father will provide the family with the strength they need to move forward. Thou has not forsaken thee. just continue to Praise Him in Jesus’ name and you will see the light at the end of the road.



sharon Said on

Jennifer I know first hand what it is like to loose your mother and brother I lost both of mine as well but not in the terrible, terrible way you lost your’s but it’s still a great lost and, now to hear about your nephew my heart sunk and I cried when I heard the terrible news that they found him deceased. I know that theres nothing no one can say to ease all your pain ,but please beleive that time will help with the pain and God will get you and your family this sad time. You and your entire family are in my prayers



Sugababiegrl Said on

Jennifer, Julia please know that the pain will never go away but as time goes on, it will get easier to cope with your pain. To lose a loved one in such a senseless, tragic way is most difficult. The only consolation is knowing that heaven was missing 3 angels and God called them home. Their earthly time was up but their heavenly time is just beginning. Julia, I lost my son at the age of 2 months and it’s been 16 years now and I still grieve for my son but I know he’s watching out for me and his siblings. He is a part of everything I do each and every day. Julian will always be a part of you and your everyday life, so make it a good one in his name. Live your life but never forget those who made an impact and I know you will not forget because God won’t let you. I am grateful that you are going to provide the public with a chance to say farewell but I was disturbed to learn that you will not be there. I think you should be there because the public is mourning the losses with you and you should mourn with those who has enriched your lives in such the way where you have the choice to have public or private ceremonies. Not only are you opening a forum for loyal fans but you are remembering it is those fans who made “Jennifer Hudson” what she is today.



Ashleigh Said on

My prayers are definitely with Jennifer and her family. Although we usually can’t see it, there is always purpose in our pain. Stay strong, girl. God will take care of you!



danaesia Said on

sorry for ur lose ,
i really do feel bad,
and im keepin u in mii payers.
god bless



courtney Said on

my heart and prayer goes out to jennifer and her family. i ask that the Lord be with you guys in your serious time of need and that in time your hearts will heal.



El O HIM Said on

Jennifer,Julia: Words cannot express the heartfelt pain you are experiencing at this time. We are praying for your loss and in God;s time He will heal the pain. Stay strong and hold on to God’s unchanging hand. I know waht it is to lose a mother, but not in the way you both have. Out of tragedy there is triumph. To God be the Glory, His Love is eternal. You aare in our prayers always.

God Bless



C.Gray Said on

As a child of God, we were taught to be there for one another, sending condolances from our family to yours, we want you to remember that our hearts are with you at this time and we will continue to pray that God will provide for you as you go through this terrible time. JOHN 3:16 tells us : ” for God so loved the world that he gave his only forgotten son that who so ever believed in him shell not parish but have ever lasting life”. Keep believing and never lose your faith… God is walking with you every step of the way !… ” FOR THE BATTLE IS NOT YOUR’S IT’S THE LORDS” … God Bless



aprill Said on

jennifer i’m so sorry about what happened. My sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. I know you loved your brother and nephew but god loves them more than you ever could. you’ll see them again one day. just keep your head up and remember god makes no mistakes!!!!!!!!



BUFFY Said on

there are somethings in life we may not understand the full meaning of, but when you walk in the ram of GOD everythings seems bareable. First, I would like to give my condolences in the spritial form, I would like to lift up the name of God and give him the honor and the glory that he deserve. Ms. Hudson, i say to you keep your Lord and Savior first and ask him for the strenght you will need to coupe with the lost of your loved ones. May god keep you. You are a tru believer of faith,and you know how the hands of the Lord can comfort your every need. Keep the Lord our Savor first and he will grant you all the desirers of you heart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! With Much Much Love,



mazoe Said on

i WIlL 2WO say srry N KEEP PRAYIN 4 ur family. iam very srry u have such a lost like that i will hope thing get better i know how thing are but everthing happen for a reason wish u the best



choiceyt Said on

2 Sisters
You have come to the fork in the road, there are no words or flowers, cards, or anything that can fill this path in the hearts of you and your family, With a special thought to your sister for the lost of her young son. God has his arms holding u all together at this time. Let him do his work. We as humans can only think that we know how it feels. There is nothing like loosing a loved one to a Murder. All of your being changes. you start to question and blame yourself and others. You ask God to show u the way, to help u make it day by day. U never stop talking to him, Because through this he is the only one that can surely touch the part of u and your family that needs to be touched in the way we has humans can never understand. I lost my brother to murder and still I can’t say I know how u feel. I continue to ask God to carry me through each day because its gets hard sometimes. Continue to keep the Happy sad and Bad times in your mind never let that go, U need all of that for God to help u and your family through this. God is the family u have now. So to u and your sister and other family members. Nothing or no one can Love u like the Lord.. U continue to be in my prayers as all of the other tragic situations that happens to our Loved ones everyday.. An u and your faith in god must also pray for us.,Like u didn’t know us as we never really knew u and your family. But we need to pull together at sometime because we really do need each other, whether rich or poor. I have never met u personally but your presence seems that u Have God in your heart and life. I see it when I look into your eyes on pictures, Never forsake him and he will never forsake u Love to U your Sister and the rest of your Family…..Your sister needs u now 2 times as much.. Cherish that. God will
LOVE U



betty Said on

I can say I ‘ve been there heart, mind, and soul is gone. Look to God and baby he will give you what u and ur sister what you need. one day at a time



Tanesha Said on

My heart goes out to you, I cannot imagine the pain you are going through. No one deserves to bear such a loss. My dear hold on to Jesus, Lay down your burden at the foot of the cross, cast your cares upon him, He will comfort you, He will lift you up out of this very troubled time you are facing. Remember you are a child of the King. Call upon him and He will deliver you. I am so sorry that you have to be going through this but always keep in mind that you are not and never will be alone because the one who hears and sees all things is there to carry you through. You are in my thoughts and my prayers, may the Good Lord bless and keep you. May he guide and give you strength to go on always.



Tanisha Said on

dearest hudson family
there will never be enough words or compassion to ease your pain. You all are in my prayers and just know in your hearts that they are watching over you from now on as your personal angels. They are in a better place and god will be with you all always. I think about you every day since the tragedy jennifer and how i would be if i were in your shoes. God will set you free just believe in him and he will believe in you.



Kendra Said on

My condolences to the Hudson family… May God give you the piece no man on earth can provide. Stand on the word and promise of the Lord that he may see you and your family through this terrible ordeal! I and my family are praying for you and your family. May God bless and keep you… Take care Kendra M. Jackson in Cleveland, Ohio



The Gray Family Said on

May God continue to hold and keep you during this time and season. You are in our thoughts and prayers! Remember, “weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning”! Be encouraged in knowing that “blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted”.

Sincerely,
The Grays



Willa Barker Said on

Our prayers are with Jennifer Hudson and her family. This is such a horrible tragedy. I pray that God gives you and your family a sense of peace that only He can give you in your time of need. I also want to encourage the family to read Revelations 21:4. “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” This is God’s promise to His children. Your mom, brother, and nephew are resting with God now. Vegence will be our God’s! I pray for your family. God, please give them the strength they so desperately need right now. In all things we ask in your Son Jesus’ name. Amen. We love you!!!



Vanessa Said on

You just keep your faith in the lord and he will get you through I am truly sorry for your lost.



Tyeisha Dorsey Said on

Iam so sorry about your family i see how you feel i can really relate cause when my cousin and her baby died in that Hovey Street murder with her friend i was every mad and upset i miss them so much i wish you and your family the best of luck just keep your head up and you will get through it much love you will be in my thought’s …………….. I WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK YOU ARE A STRONG BLACK WOMAN JUST DONT LET THIS GET YOU TO DOWN .