Jennifer Hudson’s Family Murderer ARRESTED

The vicious killer of Jennifer Hudson’s mom and brother has been arrested in Chicago, 29-year-old William Balfour named in an Amber Alert for Julian King.

Hudson’s nephew still is missing! The boy was thought to be at the home where the murders took place, then kidnapped as Balfour fled the scene.

Jennifer Hudson considered her mother’s Chicago home a haven, a place where she could find respite from Hollywood’s occasionally brutal and superficial ways. That South Side sanctuary, however, was violently shattered Friday when her mother and brother were gunned down during a domestic disturbance, law-enforcement officials said. About 3 p.m., a relative found Darnell Donerson, 57, fatally shot in her living room, law enforcement officials said.

The family member notified authorities, who then found Jason Hudson, 29, dead in a bedroom. The actress’ 7-year-old nephew, Julian King, remained missing Saturday. A suspect in the slayings was believed to have abducted the boy, but when the man was arrested Friday night the boy was not with him. “I just can’t fathom something like this happening,” said Ethel Grisom, a longtime family friend. “The entire family were just real friendly people who enjoyed being together. This is going to be devastating for them.”

Our hearts go out to the family.

Published 10/25/08 by

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  • This story is sad I lovee uu jennifer hudson and your songss makee me cry and ii havee mad lovee for uu and ur famss
    Anonymous 6/5/09 Reply
  • i love you and sorry for your loss my prayers go out to you every night and day
    Anonymous 4/28/09 Reply
  • THERE IS NOTHING THAT A STRANGER CAN REALLY SAY TO MAKE THIS A EASIER LIFE FOR YOU DURING A TIME LIKE THIS IN YOUR LIFE. YOU NEED TO FIND PEACE WITH YOURSELF. ALL OF LIFES' STRONGEST SUGGESTIONS IN THE WORLD WILL NEVER WORK UNTIL YOU HAVE FAITH IN...
    CodieH 12/2/08 Reply
  • Hearts go out to Jennifer Hudson and her family from the entire 2008-2009 eighth grade class at Robert L. Merritt Middle school in Indianola, MS.
    Anonymous 11/10/08 Reply
  • Hearts go out to Jennifer Hudson and her family from the entire 2008-2009 eighth grade class at Robert L. Merritt Middle school in Indianola, MS.
    Anonymous 11/10/08 Reply
  • Hearts go out to Jennifer Hudson and her family from the entire 2008-2009 eighth grade class at Robert L. Merritt Middle school in Indianola, MS.
    Anonymous 11/10/08 Reply
  • Hearts go out to Jennifer Hudson and her family from the entire 2008-2009 eighth grade class at Robert L. Merritt Middle school in Indianola, MS.
    Anonymous 11/10/08 Reply
  • Hearts go out to Jennifer Hudson and her family from the entire 2008-2009 eighth grade class at Robert L. Merritt Middle school in Indianola, MS.
    Anonymous 11/10/08 Reply
  • Hearts go out to Jennifer Hudson and her family from the entire 2008-2009 eighth grade class at Robert L. Merritt Middle school in Indianola, MS.
    Anonymous 11/10/08 Reply
  • I think that the murders of her family is a real tradjady and that individual who did need to be prosecuted and should never get to see a nother light of day. the young lady didnt eveb get the chance to really join the superstar mode of succes and...
    Anonymous 10/29/08 Reply
  • My heart truly goes out to Jennifer Hudson and her family,,Stay strong and keep your head up, Im someone who has been in that position..
    Anonymous 10/29/08 Reply
  • im so sad thats not right
    Anonymous 10/27/08 Reply
  • My heart goes out to Jennifer and family. Who could do such a terrible thing? I will be praying for you. Keep your head up and look for the Lord to comfort you. The Lord is the only one that can guide you through this.
    Anonymous 10/27/08 Reply
  • My heart goes out to Jennifer and family. Who could do such a terrible thing? I will be praying for you. Keep your head up and look for the Lord to comfort you. The Lord is the only one that can guide you through this.
    Anonymous 10/27/08 Reply
  • May God continue to keep you strong. I am a big fan.
    BubbleCat 10/26/08 Reply