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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.


NEXT: Whoopi: 'No Personal Digs'

 

Jennifer, my prays are with you, I know this is a difficult time and their are no words that can take the pain away, but always remember, God, himself will walk you through this.

God, Bless you
Mrs. Robinson


- Mrs. Robinson
Posted 10/24/08 04:32 PM
 

It’s so awful how people do one another in this world anymore…


- Sheryl
Posted 10/24/08 04:24 PM
 


My prayers are with you in this sudden
and difficult time..God is with you..


- Kenneth.Hudson
Posted 10/24/08 03:48 PM
 

My heart and prayers go out to you Jennifer and your family.


- Alana
Posted 10/24/08 03:39 PM
 

Jennifer we will pray for you and your family


- Amy
Posted 10/24/08 03:36 PM
 

My prayers go out to Jennifer. This is a very sad time for her and the family. May God give her the strength to get through this..


- icorrea
Posted 10/24/08 03:35 PM
 

my heart goes out to her may god bless her.


- Amy
Posted 10/24/08 03:34 PM
 

my heart goes out to jennifer


- doris
Posted 10/24/08 03:24 PM
 

Thats terrible to hear. My thoughts and prayers are with Hudsons family.


- jon
Posted 10/24/08 03:13 PM
 

My heart goes out to Jennifer on this sad family tragedy.


- Sheryl
Posted 10/24/08 03:11 PM

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