Update in Jennifer Hudson Family Murder Case

Suspect Claims Family Tie to Jennifer Hudson
Copyright 2008 / Chicago Police Department
Prosecutors in the murder case related to Jennifer Hudson's late family members reveal their theory as to why William Balfour allegedly killed three members of the Oscar-winning singer's family.

A Cook County prosecutor told a Chicago court hearing today that Balfour came to the family's home the morning of the Oct. 24 killings and confronted Julia Hudson -- his estranged wife and Jennifer's older sister, the Associated Press reports. The prosecutor said Balfour was angry that Julia was dating another man.

The prosecutor said that Balfour and Julia left together but Balfour later returned to the home and the bodies of Hudson's mother and brother were found there later that day, according to the AP. The body of Julia Hudson's 7-year-old son was found in an SUV three days later.

A judge Wednesday also denied bail for Balfour, who has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder and previsouly was incarcerated on a parole violation. Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis denied on Tuesday that Balfour had confessed to the murders.

Published 12/3/08 by the Insider

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  • I was listening to Jennifer's new cd and it brought tears to my eyes. With all that has happen to her in life, she still was able to create a WONDERFUL cd. Jennifer, I can't say I feel your pain, or been down the same road that you have. What I can...
    Anonymous 2/10/09 Reply
  • do you ever wonder if Jennifer Hudson has any idea of who killed her family? i think this was over money and/or drugs i heard on tv j hud's brother was involved in drug dealing or either Jennifer's ex had something to do with this for revenge...
    Anonymous 2/1/09 Reply
  • i personally think that he should be convicted for all these murders because who else was in the house later on that day with her mother and brother besides her sisters enstranged husband so therefore he should be prosecuted....n jennifer hudson i...
    Anonymous 1/19/09 Reply
  • my prayers are with you and your family.His mother need too take the blame for her son action. An she was so getto on tv. Talking about his girlfriends , what up with that ; who cares. She has lost her family
    Anonymous 1/12/09 Reply
  • I wish Jennifer and her family a Merry Christmas and will keep them in my prayers in the up coming year. I hope that she finds the strength to make it through and keep on going because I bet that is what her family would have wanted. GOOD WILL ON...
    Anonymous 12/26/08 Reply
  • my prayers goes out to Jennifer i couldnt amagine how she feels. So sad!
    Anonymous 12/23/08 Reply
  • i believe he should get life in jail. i strongly believe he killed jennifer's family. who he think he is...then the most sad part about is a 7yr old r u seriously that cold hearted. my prayers goes out to jennifer
    Anonymous 12/23/08 Reply
  • i think her sister had something to do with it because it dont add up as to why he would do something like that it was all over money in if they did'nt kill the lil boy he would of told . Cause her sister said her jennifer would do anything for her...
    Anonymous 12/15/08 Reply
    • Unless you know the family personaly you can't asssume nothing. as far as the statement she made that because she loved someone it cost her family life, she was saying cause she had a husband she loved but he turned out crazy. She loved him, married...
      Anonymous 12/16/08
  • Hes a very sick monster, needs to be in cage 4-ever
    Anonymous 12/6/08 Reply
  • Im so sorry for u and your family.God is good just stay in prayerand remember the good times.We all have to go one day its hard to let go and u will miss them dear,just remember god want put no more on u then u can handle.U and ur family are and...
    Anonymous 12/6/08 Reply
  • that iz good cuz he should have not killed them
    Anonymous 12/3/08 Reply