Jennifer Hudson’s Brother-In-Law Arrested
December 2nd, 2008

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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Lets keep in myind he’s been “charged” but not yet convicted of the crimes. Though I truly believe that he is the correct person or at least one of the correct person(s), it is not yet over thus not bringing “Much” closer to the family. My prayers are still with J&J I wish them the best.
Jennifer and her sister stay strong for each other. Everything will be okay.
I am glad that now Jennifer can put her family problems to rest knowin that they have found the killer…….they say the one you hold so dear will be the one that hurts you the most…I am glad they found out who did it and why would he do such a thing….especially to a 7 year old not even in to world good..but God knows best so I will be prayin for her strength
I also agree that Julia had something to do with this all. We don’t know the entire story…it made me really uncomfortable watching her on television when she was pleaing for Julian…was not much of a plea to me. But God knows and he will handle it all. I am still praying for the entire family.
All I have to say is thank GOD he is in jail where I hope he stay. My prayers are with the family God Bless.
I truly believe that the sister may ahve has something to do with the killings or at least knew about them. She has been vey very calm about the whole situation. I hope that the rest of this story hurries and come out because Jennifer’s family has suffered enough.
that is soooo sad…my prayers will go to jennifer and her family also..what kind of person will do something like that…
I feel so bad for Jennifer Hudson. After her sucess started to build up this happened to her. My prayers go out to her family.
It’s good that they have arrested a suspect, but there is no closure as of yet. This person has to have a trial and be found guilty before closure.
To Ms Jennifer Hudson and your entire family:
God has something planned for you and your families’ future, just hold on and listen to him speak to you. Keep praying and listen to what the angels are telling you. Just hold on to your faith and believe in Our Heavenly Father. He will make a way for all of you. Now Jennifer; you are a star and there is no turning back from the gift that God has given you. You are blessed and highly favored. Take your time, breath, look at the beauty around you, listen to your favorite music, talk to your friends, stay in contact with your pastor, watch a good movie, read the greatest book of all ages, start singing “How Great Thou Art” and listen to what God tells you to do THEN Jennifer……. SHINE, SHINE, SHINE and you’ll never walk alone.
My heart goes out to J-Hudson and her entire family. In regards to his arrest, I honestly believe that there is more to the story than what we’re hearing. This is not to say that he’s innocent but like someone wrote on here, “police have to make an arrest on a high profile case like this and it doesn’t neccessarily mean that they care if they get the right person just a conviction.” It makes one to wonder.
What some of you fail to realize is even though they had him in custody they had to make sure they had enough evidence to ensure his conviction. The one thing you don’t want is a trial where he could get off on a technicality. My heart and prayers go out to this family. We must realize that we are all here on a loan so please make the best of the time you have with loved ones
Anyway umlaw, I mean ummmmmmmmmclueless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are indeed RACIST, and I don’t know where you looked up your wrong as….. numbers but you need to redo it. Perhaps YOU SHOULD do the wright and PROPER research instead of looking at MOVIES and MEDIA OUTLETS!!!!!!!! For centuries whites have been lying, making excuses, and coving up their crimes but broadcast the crimes that blacks committ, even when some of them were innocent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!The FACT IS: WHITES COMMITT MORE CRIMES A WEEKTHAN BLACKS COMMITT IN A MONTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU PEOPLE ARE JUST GOOD AT HIDING YOUR DIRT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don’t give a damm what color you are, if a person committed a crime such as this man did above, YOU should pay!!!!!!!!!! He refused to take a lie dectector test, which is why I find him guilty, I do not feel sorry for this jerk, especially when you do harm to an innocent child of GOD!!!!!!!!
So srew you Umlaw, if this man was WHITE, YOU AND DAVID are the ones that would be saying he’s INNOCENT and I bet your ignorant racist as….. wouldn’t be showing the Hudson Family ANY compassion then!!!!!!!!!!!
May God Bless The Hudson Family:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RIP TO ALL THE HUDSON FAMILY VICTIMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am glad he was caught, he needs to suffer b/c he has caused others lives to suffer, why would you take someones family from them and a yung child who wasnt even able to enjoi life? He deserves wats comin to him. Ma sympathy and prayers goes out to Jennifer and her Sister etc God Bless
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Anyway umlaw, I mean ummmmmmmmmclueless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are indeed RACIST, and I don’t know where you looked up your wrong as….. numbers but you need to redo it. Perhaps YOU SHOULD do the wright and PROPER research instead of looking at MOVIES and MEDIA OUTLETS!!!!!!!! For centuries whites have been lying, making excuses, and covering up their crimes but broadcast the crimes that blacks committ, even when some of them were innocent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!The FACT IS: WHITES COMMITT MORE CRIMES A WEEKTHAN BLACKS COMMITT IN A MONTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU PEOPLE ARE JUST GOOD AT HIDING YOUR DIRT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don’t give a damm what color you are, if a person committed a crime such as this man did above, YOU should pay!!!!!!!!!! He refused to take a lie dectector test, which is why I find him guilty, I do not feel sorry for this jerk, especially when you do harm to an innocent child of GOD!!!!!!!!
So srew you Umlaw, if this man was WHITE, YOU AND DAVID are the ones that would be saying he’s INNOCENT and I bet your ignorant racist as….. wouldn’t be showing the Hudson Family ANY compassion then!!!!!!!!!!!
May God Bless The Hudson Family:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RIP TO ALL THE HUDSON FAMILY VICTIMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And Umclueless, come at me correct when you do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To John the Correctional Officer: Sad (in this case) but a GOOD Point!
I TOTALLY agree with you. Please SISTAS please (and brothers also) watch whom you bring into your life and your children’s lives. Not to discount those with jail records but check to see if they have REALLY changed for the better (i.e. has the person been on the straight and narrow CONSISTANTLY for YEARS, NOT JUST MONTHS??!!). Even those with no jail records-disrespectful non-responsible potential mates do you no good!! Don’t sacrifice your self worth and your children’s lives with someone who does not respect themselves. You don’t need the “drama”. To the Hudson family: Prayers and may the Lord give you peace during this time -
Galations 6:7, 8 – That scripture says it all.
Oh and to add to my comment: When I say sistas and brothers, I mean ALL races of men and women included. I have seen many races of men and women caught up with some no good mates!!
MY PRAYER’S GO OUT TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY, MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL. KEEP THE FAITH, AND TRUST IN THE LORD. THIS TO WILL PASS. GOD WILL HEAL ANY BROKEN HEART, AND EVERYTHING WILL BE OK IN THE END.
God is good.