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October 24, 2008

Report: Jennifer Hudson's Mother Murdered

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Dreamgirl Jennifer Hudson's mother and another victim believed to be Jennifer's brother Jason were found shot to death in a South Side Chicago residence on Friday in what has been preliminarily labeled a domestic shooting. (Hudson's father died when Jennifer was a teenager.)

The Chicago Tribune reports that according to public records, the home is owned by Darnell Donerson, Hudson's mother. Hudson, has not been injured, said her bodyguard to the Tribune before referring to a publicist.

A Chicago police spokeswoman said a young boy, either 6 or 7, is missing. Police identified the child as Julian King, but would not say if he is a relative of the star. Police are on the lookout for a white 1994 Chevrolet Suburban with Illinois license plate No. X584859, missing from the home, and the missing child may be in the vehicle. A source says the actress' sister reported the boy missing from the home.

Police are looking for suspect William Balfour, who may have abducted Julian. Balfour is considered armed and dangerous.

Jennifer, 27, appeared on "American Idol" in 2004 and won an Oscar for "Dreamgirls" in 2006. Jennifer announced her engagement to reality star David Otunga last month.

Hudson appears in "The Secret Life of Bees," which opened last Friday, and her song "Spotlight" is at the top of Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop charts.


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God Bless you and your family!

I also have had tragedy in my life and I know what it is like to lose a loved one from violence.

It does get easier, but it never goes away.

Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, and let the light of the Holy Spirit envelop your heart and give you peace through this tragic time.

God Bless


- missourigirl
Posted 10/25/08 06:03 AM
 


Remember the song you sang on your new CD! It is a place in Heaven for your love ones! You just hold on and keep the faith yo,Julia and the rest of your family. My prayers are extended for GOD to give you peace, love,contentment ,and forgiveness. I pray that little Julian is safe in God’s will. Just lean not to your own understanding & he will see you and your sister through!!!


- lashanta
Posted 10/25/08 05:58 AM
 

My prayers go out to the family.


- dtucker
Posted 10/25/08 05:16 AM
 

Jennifer my prayers goes out to you and your family. Sometime things happen for Reasons. It took me awhile to realize it and also to accept it. But when you pray to LORD that’s when things starts getting better. I loSt my dad when I was three years old in west Africa during the War. I can relate but I don’t know what I will do if my mom passes too. Keep praying to our farther he answer everything. He might be slow but he’s also sure.. May their soul rest in peace in the name of the Lord…..

Love
T.A.R


- Angeline
Posted 10/25/08 05:09 AM
 

Jennifer my prayers goes out to you and your family. Sometime things happen for Reasons. It took me awhile to realize it and also to accept it. But when you pray to LORD that’s when things starts getting better. I loSt my dad when I was three years old in west Africa during the War. I can relate but I don’t know what I will do if my mom passes too. Keep praying to our farther he answer everything. He might be slow but he’s also sure.. May their soul rest in peace in the name of the Lord…..

Love
T.A.R


- Angeline
Posted 10/25/08 05:06 AM
 

My prayer goes out to you and your family.


- Anonymous
Posted 10/25/08 01:02 AM
 

Jennifer,
Will pray for you and your family.


Buffy Bristol Pa


- Anonymous
Posted 10/25/08 12:11 AM
 

My prayers are with you from a daughter’s point of view and a mother’s…may their soul rest in peace.


- Anonymous
Posted 10/25/08 12:10 AM
 

My heart goes out to Jennifer and the rest of her family. I lost my mother and I know the emptyness that it left in my life. Also, my brother was killed about three weeks after my mother passed. I miss them both. I pray that God will send angels to encamp all around Jennifer and the rest of her family.
Sassette


- Anonymous
Posted 10/24/08 11:36 PM
 

i lost my mom as well so i feel your pain. GOD knows best, just trust in him. whenever in doubt about anything, just call his name “JESUS”


- harmonia jackson
Posted 10/24/08 11:11 PM
 

God is watching us.-Sunny


- Anonymous
Posted 10/24/08 11:06 PM
 

God be with you at this season of your life. He is the only one that can comfort you, like you would need to be comforted. My Heartfelt sympathy.


- Temilola
Posted 10/24/08 10:14 PM
 

I AM SO SORRY jennifer about you family. I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYER.AND KEEP HOLDING ON.WE LOVE YOU!


- marilyn
Posted 10/24/08 10:01 PM
 

Jennifer,sorry to hear about your mother and brother,I’ll keep you and your family in prayer. It’s very hard when you lose a mother. I lost my mother a month ago. Still cannot believe she’s gone.Safe return for your nephew. Stay strong.


- rea
Posted 10/24/08 09:53 PM
 

Julian King (7 yrs) is the missing child — Jennifer’s nephew.

William Balfour, Jennifer’s brother-in-law, is now in CPD custody for questionning….still no sign of the nephew.

and yes, it was her brother, Jason, that was the other victim…he lived with his mother.


- eric
Posted 10/24/08 09:11 PM
 

My heart goes out to the Hudson family, God is with you he never left he will help you to endure this tragedy and he will bring you through. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS

Claire


- Claire
Posted 10/24/08 08:34 PM
 

Jennifer, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.


- KH
Posted 10/24/08 08:26 PM
 

I am so sorry for your loss Jennifer Hudson. My prayers will be with you and your family. I pray for the safe return of your nephew. I know what is like to lose someone so close to u my brother was murdered 7 years ago it is still hard but the days will get better in time, but justice will be served. This individual will not go unpunished. My heart is with u.


- Jenn
Posted 10/24/08 08:12 PM
 

Hi Jennifer,

I am truly sorry for your loss and I know exactly what you are going through. My younger brother, Christian Harris 19, was murdered recently in March of this year and it is still hard to this day. Just pray and things will be ok. God will definitely get you through this tragic time in your life because he helped me. I will keep you in my prayers and I love you. You are great and keep making beautiful music.


- Tiffany
Posted 10/24/08 08:02 PM
 

Many prayers and sincere condolences to Jennifer Hudson and her family. The Lord will lead the authorities in the direction of Julian King and with the hopes that he is found alive, well, and in good health. Much love to you Jennifer, stay strong!


- Deidre
Posted 10/24/08 07:59 PM

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