NEWS: JENNIFER HUDSON’S MOTHER & BROTHER KILLED; (UPDATE) SUSPECT QUESTIONED; NEPHEW STILL MISSING
Friday, October 24, 2008

Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson’s mother and brother were found shot to death inside a home on Friday. According to reports, her nephew and sister are missing….
Police have confirmed Hudson’s mother, Darnell Hudson Donerson, is one of the deceased. The other victim has been identified as Jennifer Hudson’s brother Jason Hudson.
A search is under way for a young boy who is missing from the home. A child, possibly Jennifer Hudson’s 7-year-old nephew, Julian King, is missing, according to sources. Police are searching for an SUV that was seen in the area, a 1994 white Suburban, Illinois license plate number X584859. [ read more + video ]
FROM TMZ, ON FRIDAY (view photos):
UPDATE 7:35 PM ET: Police are looking for William Balfour, who they claim could be with the missing 7-year-old. According to records, Balfour listed Hudson’s mother’s address as a place of residence within the last year. According to the Illinois Department of Corrections website, Balfour is currently on parole after serving jail time for attempted murder.
UPDATE 8:35 PM ET: Lost in all this is Jennifer’s sister Julia, mother of the missing 7-year-old. We’re told she works as a bus driver in Chicago. Her employer told us she worked her shift today. She hasn’t been seen since.
UPDATE 11:26 PM ET: The suspect, William Balfour, has been taken into custody. Hudson’s newphew, 7-year-old Julian King is still missing. Balfour is refusing to cooperate with cops or supply info.
This is horrible news. We here are Concrete Loop extend our condolences to Jennifer Hudson and her family at this tragic time.






305 Comments
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76.
Hey Hey
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
If you are reading this I am so very sorry.
My heart goes out to you in this hard time for you.
Peace and Love.
77.
Classy
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
I’m so sorry to hear this terrible news. Jennifer is such a talent and warm spirit, it hurts to hear about a good person having to suffer through something like this. My heart goes out to her and her family. This is so heartbreaking.
78.
Ms. Flawless
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
my prayers are with j.hud cause like someone mentioned when u lose your mother it’s all over and may God be with her and her family at this horrible time
79.
KRAYZEE.
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
omg i can’t believe this. i feel like crying. my condolences. I hope they catch that bastard!!!
80.
ThinkAboutIt
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
Prayers for Jennifer and her family, and for the safe return of her nephew….
Losing your family is a terrible thing, and in such a violent and sudden manner makes it even harder. Lord, give them strength.
81.
brandy
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
im pray 4 her n her fam good pleaseget them to this
82.
ja
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
@Whew
No the Police that the people of chi-town pay taxes to employ should be watching the streets of this communities. They have a hard job I am told and it is in part isi because of the cowards that think they are above the law. Again I say Please vote in you local election with the same strengh that you do in the presidenial election. These are the folks that maKe laws on crimes
83.
Robert
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
This saddened me so much when I read about it. My condolences to her; hope the boy turns out okay as well.
84.
Joja86
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
UPDATE 7:35 PM PT: Police are looking for William Balfour (bottom left), who they claim could be with the missing 7-year-old. According to records, Balfour listed Hudson’s mother’s address as a place of residence within the last year. According to the Illinois Department of Corrections website, Balfour is currently on parole after serving jail time for attempted murder.
Man must be the father… I think he’s Jenn’s brother-in-law
85.
itzzzkimmm
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
That is horrible, horrible news. My condolences goes to Jennifer’s family. Why would an individual ever do such a heinous crime? I hope they find the evil idiot that did this.
86.
lilblackfan[needs an internship]
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
jennifer as well as her family are in my prayers tonight.
87.
ninabrown
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
O my…..i’m speechless….sorry for her loss-i lift her up in prayer
88.
lolajean
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
they looking for Jennifer Hudsons sisters husband… he is believe to have killed the brother and mother and took the 7 year old…. the 7 year old is not his son at all…. the domestic abuse was between the sister and her husband…. we havent heard from the sister at all so for all we know she missing too… and hopefully not killed
89.
ThatBKChick
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
You know, I cannot even imagine what Jennifer Hudson must be going through right now. It is so sad but goes to show the moral of her character and her mother, that they did not want to move out of the South-Side of Chi-town. It was noted that her mother wanted to stay there, despite her daughters fame and fortune. It just goes to show what beautiful souls/people she came from.
She must be sitting somewhere thinking she should had moved her family…..I just cannot even imagine….I know that I would be thinking this….but then again, this is what her mother wanted. She must have known the dangers of still living on the South Side after Jennifer’s fame and fortune…SMDH!!!!
My Sincere Prayers go out to her……DAMN!!! Her mother/brother are not going to even see her get married!!!!!
90.
RENARD 19
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
OMG!!!! THIS IS SO SAD MAN..IM BOUT TO CRY…WHY DID THIS HAVE TO HAPPEN WHEN I WAS LISTINING TO BRADY RIGHT HER DEPARTE….MAN LIFE IS CRAZY….WHO WOULD DO SOMTHING LIKE THIS…:(
91.
Nikki
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
R.I.P. to both. I hope they find the missing child too. This is too sad.
92.
lolajean
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
we will keep you in our prayers jennifer… lord she is going through a rough patch in her life right now… OI know you said all things happen for a reason but please lord put your hands around her during this trouble time.
Chicago….. we gotta do better forreal… chicago is becoming the murdering city now… I dont remember it being this bad at all
93.
Aniya
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
R.I.P. My concdolences go out to her and her family
94.
ECT8
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
Prayers and HUGS! I love you JEN!!!!!!!!
95.
mervs
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
wwwooooow. my prayers and condolences go out to her family….damn:(
96.
mellymel84
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
jennifer hudson is such a great person…why?
97.
In Tears
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
I am in tears. This is the saddest thing I have heard in a long time. Im prayin for her and her family. I know we are all crazy about the election and who’s going to win. But we gotta take time and address this crime problem in America. Everybody’s concerned about money and wall street, Who’s gonna step up and say we gotta protect our families FIRST. I rather be poor and safe then rich and scared to walk down the street. It’s prayin time family!!! and time to make these candidates address this issue.
98.
LOL
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
This is horrible, looks like you have to walk around in your house with a gun in the holster these days. Wonder did they kidnap the child for ranson. People are just evil and demon possessed. We must pray for this child!!!! This is why people move out of the hood immediately when they get success, not sure if this is the case.
99.
Truthfully Speaking
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
This don’t make no sense, I hope whomever did this is throw under the jail…RIP, too many innocent ppl are dying over foolishness
100.
Sweetheartlove
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
my prayers and thoughts with Jhud and her family.
101.
REBECCA
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
this is just terrible
102.
MANDY
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
OMG. This is so sad. Why would he kill that womans family? I hope that little boy is ok. I just read that the boy is not his son. Does anybody know if thats true? I hope they find him before his coward ass kills himself or hurt that poor child.
I’ll pray for Jennifer because I know she needs all she can get right now.
103.
MUSIC IS MY DESTINY
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
I feel so sad I wanna cry. I pray that GOD comforts her and her family at this time painful time. R.I.P
104.
whyyyyymeeeee
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
omg so, so, so sad. My condolences are with the Hudson family
105.
Joja86
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
Not his son.. he’s the stepfather.. he’s jenn’s brother-in-law
106.
dctrinigyal
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
rip to her mom and brother. also, let’s pray that her nephew is safe…some sick basterd got him still.
107.
Jamie872006
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
This is so sad
108.
whoawhoawhoa
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
my heart dropped so quickly…:(
i feel so bad.
109.
Bsquared86
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
This hurt me so much to hear. My prayers go out to the family!
110.
Trevor
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
Our Father who art in heaven
Hallowed be thy name
thy kingdom come
thou will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven
give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors
lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil
for thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory… forever
Amen.
God bless Jennifer Hudson’s family with strength, hope and love in this time of sadness. Please bless her family with your loving grace and spirit. Guide them, comfort them, shelter them Lord. Bless the young child that is missing.
In Jesus’ name I sincerely and truthfully pray… Amen.
111.
CHANIZZLE
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
Dang, this is sad. Her and her family are in my prayers. What has this crazy world come to?
112.
Spectator
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
Wow . . . damn . . . . . my condolences be wit you and the rest of your family jennifer
113.
Kortney
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
Wow, this is so sad. My prayers go out to Ms. Jennifer Hudson and her entire family during this trying time.
-God Bless
114.
Let me just say this..... (I don't care if you get mad)
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
Tragic….
My prayers go out to Jennifer and her loved ones.
115.
Nothing But Love
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
omg….that is so sad i really cant believe they called ole girls mother… people are just so heartless these days, imma keep Jennifer and her family in my prayers..
116.
me and you
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
May GOD bless and protect Jennifer and her family. They’re in my prayers.
117.
Chuck B-More
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
Chicago is getting crazy, this makes no sense. I feel really bad for her.
118.
OB4PRES ( IVOTED)
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
Does anyone know if her sister is okay.
119.
jjj (The Original JJJ)
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
This is beyond tragic…I hope she has the strength to get threw this.
120.
Kells
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
It’s not just chicago, obviously crimes happen all over this country. Some you hear about and some you don’t. Nonetheless, prayers go out to J-hud and her family. This doesn’t sound like gang violence, it sounds like a domestic situation which turned violent. So sad.
121.
NOT EASILY IMPRESSED
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
They’re saying it was “domestic” so… Was it someone either (of the deceased individuals) were involved with? Where is the sister? Isn’t it her son? Or was it Jennifer’s brother’s son? I want this worked out now!
122.
Jenda
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
TRAGIC!!!! Poor thing… My thoughts and prayers go out to her and her family. NO ONE DESERVES this
123.
LOL
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
My bad, this was not in the hood.
124.
Chris
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
My prayer’s are with you and your family, may your mother and brother rest in peace. Hope they find her nephew.
125.
MANDY
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
OK, so the nephew is her sisters son and the pshycos stepson. Where on earth is the sister? Is she still alive? Lord, this is a sad situation. God help this family.
126.
GEE
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
@ Thatbkchick,
That’s what I was thinking. But naw its much sadder than that. If what folks say is true this is what happens when you still have connections with these no good ex-con cowardly men. DBR GARBAGE.
My prayers goes out to Jennifer. May God bring her nephew and his mother home safe.
127.
CGJ
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
My prayers are with Jennifer Hudson and her family at this time. There are simply no words to express…
128.
lolajean
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
this is crazy she lost her mother and brother and this bastard may possibly kill her nephew and sister by tonight…. please find them… please…. thats all she has right now…. find the sister and nephew please
129.
MANDY
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
damn, I meant psycho
130.
Joja86
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
UPDATE 8:35 PM ET: Lost in all this is Jennifer’s sister Julia, mother of the missing 7-year-old. We’re told she works as a bus driver in Chicago. Her employer told us she worked her shift today. She hasn’t been seen since.
131.
MiMia
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
This is so sad…My heart hurts for this family in this terribly sad time. PEACE AND LOVE
132.
Elise
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
My prayers go out to Jennifer and her family.
133.
///////////SWEETS
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
Wow I can’t imagine not only losing my mother but also my brother and then on top of that a child is missing that is crazy what a shame my heart and prayers go out to Jennifer and her family doing this tragic times people just do crazy things these days Jennifer it may be hard to to be strong but hold on girl!
134.
Lena Bena
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
Jhud! My prayers are wit you. I hope its not ur sister or brother n law. That would b messed up. May God be with u. Be strong
135.
ATL
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
My condolences go out to Jennifer Hudson and her family. I hope they find him. Its such a senseless act.
136.
Hot Gal
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
Sincere condolences. May Jennifer and family find strength in God as they endure this difficult and tragic time. Please know that your fans are praying for you.
137.
Nika
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
Soo sad. RIP to them, and my prayers are with Jennifer.
138.
GEE
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
Here’s her sister’s Myspace Page. TMZ is reporting that something may have jumped off from her Myspace page:
http://profile.myspace.co...ile&friendid=95546805
139.
sup?
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
God is a deliverer and a healer. He will make a way for the Hudson family. He will deliver them out of this heartache and sorrow. He doesn’t make mistakes and He doesn’t put more on us than we can bear. I’m praying for the family.
140.
GEE
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
Here’s the suspect’s myspace page:
http://profile.myspace.co...le&friendid=174838208
141.
Greta
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
My Prayers are with jen and her family…Please LORD bring the her nephew home safe.
142.
Dani.
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
O wow; my heart dropped when i heard it a few hours ago.
J. Hud &her family are definitely in my prayers.
R.I.P
143.
Aleisha
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
Man this is deep.
My prayers go out to Jenifer n her family!!
This is so sad 4real.
144.
wow212
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
I am in complete shock! My thoughts and prays are with this Family. This is so horrible!!!!!!!
145.
Souley
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
My thoughts and prayers deeply and truely go out to Jennifer and her family. I will pray earnestly that her nephew is found in one, safe piece.
146.
joneblaze
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
This is horrible news.To lose your mother and brother in such a tragic way.My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.
147.
Sade
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
That is horrible. The devil truly lives in some people. I cant even imagine how Jennifer must feel. If it was me, I would have the sick ass n***a taken out in ice cold blood. Unbelievably devasting. Jennifer Hudson, your in my prayers girl…………
148.
kenzy
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
dam, whats really good with our community, man?? seriously…..just really upsets me that people continue to live like this..
RIP…and i am very sorry to hear that..May God continue to look after you and heal you at a time like this…
149.
DOB
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
my thoughts and prayers are with her and her family
this is a horrific and tragic ordeal
she must be inconsolable
150.
E=MC²
Friday, October 24, 2008 /
WTF what kinda sick person would kill a person’s whole family like that!?!
i hope they lock his ass up and torture him
i will pray for Jen Hud and the rest of the family
this is so sad there’s no word to verbalize how sad this situation is.
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