Jennifer Hudson’s Brother-In-Law Arrested

December 2nd, 2008

William Balfour  

William Balfour

Chicago Police have arrested William Balfour,  the estranged brother-in-law of R&B Singer and actress Jennifer Hudson.  He will be charged with three counts for the October slayings of Hudson’s mother, brother and young nephew, authorities said today. “He was released to Chicago detectives,” Chicago Police Department spokeswoman Monique Bond said. Balfour, 27, who was married to Hudson’s sister Julia, was a person of interest after the slayings and was detained and questioned by police but not charged. Balfour, who was also imprisoned for violating his parole on a previous attempted murder conviction, was scheduled to have a hearing on Wednesday. Police did not reveal the evidence that led to Balfour’s arrest but he now faces charges for the slaying that tore the Oscar winner’s family apart and grabbed the attention of the nation in late October. Balfour will be charged for the shooting deaths of Hudson’s mother, Darnell Donerson, 57, brother, Jason Hudson, 29, and 7-year-old nephew, Julian King. Donerson and Jason Hudson were found shot to death on October 24 in Donerson’s home on the South Side of Chicago. Four days later, Hudson’s young nephew’s body was found in a stolen sport utility vehicle parked and abandoned on the West Side of the Windy City. A gun reportedly used in the slayings was found close to the SUV.

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"Alicia 03" Said on

wonder why so long to arrest this guy. I do not believe that he acted alone in this horrific crime. I also believe there is more to this story than meets the eye. My heart goes out to Jennifer and her family, I just lost my daddy the day before thanksgiving, and I can relate. We all must keep her in our prayers daily.



Maddie of Arkansas Said on

My Prayers go out to Jennifer and the remainder of her family, especially to the sister Juilia, I lost a child in death, not a violent death, but to lose a child under any circumstance, is a thing that should but the will of God. Thank him for the (7) seven years God blessed you to be with your son, and keep your faith in God himself, He will bring you through this. I know he will I am a living witness, always remember that God said in his word, ” that vengence
is mind saith the Lord”, I will repay. turn it over to the Lord and let hime handle it. I will forever Pray for you & your entire family, Put this thing behind you, thats all you can do, what’s done is done, and you can’t change it.
Remember that God Loves you, and So Do I.



ms pretty Said on

thank god they got the killer… and to jennifer and family god loves you and i do to stay strong and keep pushin i know it ain’t easy but that what your love ones would want….forever keep yal’ in my prayers



Mr. Lucky Said on

This is one of the most poorly written articles I have ever read. The sentence structure and continuous use of the same words and phrases is a slap in the face to the Hudson family. If you are going to report news to the public in a way that does not befit the seriousness of the topic.

Besides that, I am not too shocked that he was arrested. He has been suspect #1 since the day I even heard they were missing. I didnt want to jump to conclusions or assume that the police had not fully done everything in their power. Due to the sensetivity of the case, I understand not releasing what made them arrest Balfour, it is respectable.



Jessica Said on

I am very glad that the police have finally brought some sort of closure for Jennifer Hudson and her family. It was a tragic event. It took a while but the police were diligent and finally got the evidence they needed—I hope justice is served (life sentence-never seeing the light of day again)! My prayers are with Jennifer Hudson and her family for strength to make it through this difficult time in their lives.



ashley Said on

my prayer goes out to jennifer and her family stay strong and ibet everything will fall and place love always ashley



Micki Said on

Justice is served. I prayed for the Lord to guide and strengthen her. She has alot of suppport. He took her family away from her. Criminally insane…………



dee Said on

i want to say to da family my prayers r with u. but just remember 1 thing they r in a better place but there spirts will always be with u . i must say this throw da book at his ass n throw away da dam key. cuzz what he did was out of line n i also feel for u. i got kids myself and if anyone ever hit them hell with da police they will have to answer to me. why i say that is cuzz i brought my kids in this world and its up to me to take them out noone else. but anyways jennifer u stay strong gurl. cuzz u is a black women and u is strong cuzz i seen u in dream girls and u played da role. i take my hat off to u.

may god be with u though this. as for ur so called brother inlaw he better get on his hands n knees and ask god to for give him for what he did and all da drama he has brought to ur family.

god bless u my sista.



Bottom Line!!!! Said on

Bottom line is we (USA) need to resort to the punishment enforced in the third world countries. Put that on the voting ballot to be considered! The crime rate is down in other countries because of capital punishment. If we STOP rewarding the criminals for unacceptable behavior, just MAYBE they might think before acting out!
I don’t want my hard earned dollars to lodge, feed and clothed this murdering FOOL and none of the rest! There is no regard for life! The knuckle heads have no limitations. They cross all lines! There is no respect for the law officers, elderly or children.
My prayers are with this bereaved family and with those who are to come.



MsGMC Said on

Stay strong Jennifer, God is with you.



Gary Said on

My prayers are with the family. He should receive the DEATH Penality not life behinds bars without the possibility of PAROLE.

Good Job 50



amy branch Said on

SUCH A JERK, HE WILL GET HIS IN THE END THAT WAS UN CALL FOR JERK.



Patty Said on

I am so sorry that that happen. we just don’t no what may go on in other peoples houses all over the world. But, I do no that we need to look at ourselves and pray that it doesn’t happen in ours. my God Bless you and keep you and your family safe.



bl4ckbutterfly Said on

This is great news, but when you think about it it’s sad day for the family still. Can you believe someone you cared or loved once upon a time would do that to your family. Anyway my heart goes out to Jennifer, Julia and the rest of the family. I uplift the you in my prayers.



sandra Said on

Just want to say, happy hey got him. he did not have to do that to that baby.or any of them. i pray for U gurl. stay strong……



Roberta Said on

I just hope and pray… that they got the right guy. I know that they had a lot of pressure on their department to find the killer… and I feel so sorry and sad for Jennifer’s loss’s. I just hope that they did not just pick someone to try and convict to put the case behind them.



Amy P Said on

I’ve read some of the comments and we shouldn’t rejoice in this. Thank God they got who did it but it doesn’t make it easier on their family. Three precious lives were still taken from them and no arrests made will replace the lives lost. Lets just pray that they find peace. Keep them ALL in your prayers. The Balfour family included because they have lost someone too. Horrific and sad it is but we shouldn’t rejoice in others sorrow. God bless you Jennifer and Julia….keep the faith.



babycakes Said on

My God! My God! This has really been an ordeal for Jennifer and her family. My prayers are with her, in fact, with all the bereaved families. Jennifer honey, you know God for yourself. Stay rooted and grounded in his holy word. And remember this. Earth has No Sorrow, that Heaven cannot heal. God Bless and keep you and your family in his care. May God Keep us all in his care. Blessings to everyone.



Ieashia Said on

Jennifer I am so happy that the police has finally got the person who has destroyed your family. You or I would never have believed that someone that close to the family would have done this but one thing for sure is that is has some closure. And we are kind of relieved that we know who has done this even though its not going to bring back your love ones. Jennifer, Julia and to the rest of you all you are still in my prayers.



UMLaw Said on

Add another young Black man’s name into the criminal file…wait, he already has a rap sheet. This is a terrible story…a story about innocent individuals killed for no good reason.
Question: if 3 white people were killed (allegedly) by this Black man, would you even care? No, you would be saying ‘he innocent y’all…why they arrest a Black dude?’ LOOK UP THE PERCENTAGES ON BLACK YOUNG MEN A VIOLENT CRIMES IN THE US…IT IS OUT OF CONTROL.