Suspect William Balfour
As an update to the story reported earlier about the brutal murder of Jennifer Hudson’s Mother and Brother, the suspect that was on the run has been taken into police custody. Unfortuately, the 7 year old nephew has not been found.
According to TMZ:
“The suspect, William Balfour, has been taken into custody. Hudson’s nephew, 7-year-old Julian King is still missing, according to WFLD-Chicago. Balfour is refusing to cooperate with cops or supply info.”
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Jennifer Hudson’s mother was one of two victims shot and killed in Chicago earlier today.
A neighbor tells TMZ the other victim was Jennifer’s brother Jason. A cousin who lived nearby discovered the bodies.
We’re told the two bodies were found dead on the scene at 2:44 PM. When the fire department arrived and discovered the bodies, police were brought in and the home was declared a crime scene.
A call to Hudson’s rep was not immediately returned.
UPDATE 6:40 PM ET: An all points bulletin has been issued for a boy, believed to be Hudson’s 7-year-old nephew (right), who may have been taken from the scene. Police are looking for 1994 white Suburban with the license plate X584859.
UPDATE 7:35 PM ET: Police are looking for William Balfour (top), 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 9:20 PM ET: A WBBM reporter is saying that neighbors have said a family member in the Hudson household apparently tried to steal a car a few weeks ago, an argument ensued, and he vowed revenge. A photo on Julia’s MySpace page (bottom) posted prior to today’s events alludes to some kind of dispute with William over a car.
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- Suspect William Balfour
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- Jason Hudson – Brother
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- Jennifer and Her Mother
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- Jennifer’s Missing Nephew
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Heavenly Father,
I ask that you look upon the Hudson family in their time of need. Lord only you can see them through their pain. We ask that you bless the souls of Darnell and Jason because we know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. And God, be a fence around Julian. Protect him lord. Keep him safe in your loving arms until he returns home safely. Lord, I claim that he will be okay because all things are possible in your holy name. We need you lord. Not just the Hudson family, but all of your children. We are living in a rough world, and the devil is on a rampage. Help us to look towards the hills from which cometh our help. Help us to continue to hold on to your unchanging hand. We know that you have your hand in this situation and you are our rock, our sword, our strength, and our shield. In Jesus’ name we pray,
Amen! Amen! Amen!