Lil Bit Special Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081025/ap_on_en_mu/chicago_bodies_hudson CHICAGO – The mother and brother of Jennifer Hudson were found shot dead Friday at a South Side home, and police were seeking a missing child who is the nephew of the singer and Oscar-winning actress. "We can confirm that there is an ongoing investigation concerning the deaths of Jennifer Hudson's mother, Darnell Donerson, and her brother, Jason Hudson," Hudson's personal publicist, Lisa Kasteler, said in a statement. "No further comment will be made and the family has asked that their privacy be respected at this difficult time." Police spokeswoman Monique Bond said the deaths appeared to be the result of domestic abuse. Deputy Chief Joseph Patterson said a family member entered the home around 3 p.m. Friday, found a woman shot on the living room floor and left to notify authorities. Responding officers found a man shot in the bedroom, Patterson said. There was no sign of forced entry. Police tape blocked access to the large, white house, where a crowd gathered outside. Authorities issued an Amber Alert for 7-year-old Julian King, and were seeking a 1994 white Chevrolet Suburban. The child was the grandson of the female victim, Patterson said. The alert said the child was possibly abducted, and could be accompanied by a man named William Balfour — considered armed and dangerous — who was a suspect in the double homicide investigation. Records with the Illinois Department of Corrections show Balfour, 27, who has not been charged with a crime, is on parole and spent nearly seven years in prison for attempted murder, vehicular hijacking and possessing a stolen vehicle. The two could also be in a teal or green Chrysler Concord with a temporary license plate, a left front headlight hanging out and scratches on the left side of the vehicle, police said. The tragedy comes as Hudson, who grew up in Chicago, continues to reach new heights in her career. Her song "Spotlight" is No. 1 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop charts and her recently released, self-tiled album debut and has been a top seller. She was featured in this year's blockbuster "Sex and the City" and is also starring in hit movie "The Secret Life of Bees." She won an Academy Award for best supporting actress in 2007 for her role in "Dreamgirls." In an interview last year with Vogue, Hudson credited her mother with encouraging her to audition for "American Idol," which launched her career. The singer, whose father died when she was a teenager, described herself as very close to her family. In a recent AP interview she said her family, which includes older siblings Julia and Jason, helped keep her grounded. "My faith in God and my family, they're very realistic and very normal, they're not into the whole limelight kind of thing, so when I go home to Chicago that's just another place that's home," she said. "I stand in line with everybody else, or, when I go home to my mom I'm just Jennifer, (so she says), 'You get up and you take care of your own stuff.' And I love that; I don't like when people tell you everything you want to hear, I want to hear the truth, you know what I mean." Hudson recently announced her engagement to David Otunga, best known for his stint on VH1's reality show "I Love New York." Hudson's representatives would not disclose her whereabouts Friday. She had been scheduled to appear Monday in Los Angeles to collect an ensemble cast honor at the Hollywood Awards for "The Secret Life of Bees" with co-stars including Alicia Keys, Queen Latifah and Dakota Fanning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 We live in a ****ed up world. Horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergen Jet Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 We live in a ****ed up world. Horrible. Horrible pretty much sums it up. My thoughts go out to the family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETS_for_life Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Unbelievable...I watched the season she was on, this is horrible news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piney Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 shocking, saw it on the news when they knew nothing...this is real tough for her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Horrible story. God bless to JH & the rest of her family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyjet69 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 wow, sucks to hear stuff like this. My thoughts are with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 this sucks God Bless her and family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gg Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 how totally heartbreaking. sometimes you just wonder about how people can do those things.. just horrid and unbelievable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhinHater Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Mods - please delete this. Did not realize that it was posted already. (it was on the second page) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Morals Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Mods - please delete this. Did not realize that it was posted already. (it was on the second page) Horrific, haunting story. Hello PhinHater How can I donate to the Human Fund, can i receive a receipt? Warm Regards Mister Morals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Horrific, haunting story. Hello PhinHater How can I donate to the Human Fund, can i receive a receipt? Warm Regards Mister Morals So, it is moral to quote Seinfeld re-runs. I'm starting to catch on now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gagoots Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I didn't know Jennifer Hudson grew up in Chicago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 wow! how tragic. Jennifer Hudson is on the highest to lowest rollercoaster ride of her life. can it get worse than this for her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBIII Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets Babe Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Kerry rhodes and hudson have been dating for quite sometime now. Sad story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Moses Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 That is just horrible. Sometimes we gain so much, and then just like that it is all taken away. What is the cost. What is the cost... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gagoots Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Kerry rhodes and hudson have been dating for quite sometime now. Sad story... Great. Now he's gonna be all distracted for the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets Babe Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Great. Now he's gonna be all distracted for today's game. tomorrows game...and I hope he's not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gagoots Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 tomorrows game...and I hope he's not. I'm in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verde Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I'm in Australia. Anywhere near Adelaide, by chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gagoots Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Anywhere near Adelaide, by chance? IS this another sausage joke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verde Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 IS this another sausage joke? No. I know of a crazy man that lives in Adelaide, Aus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gagoots Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 No. I know of a crazy man that lives in Adelaide, Aus. Can we just talk about sausage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verde Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Can we just talk about sausage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 No. I know of a crazy man that lives in Adelaide, Aus. New banana smiley, V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadLover Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Kerry rhodes and hudson have been dating for quite sometime now. Sad story... i just read she got engaged to some other guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets Babe Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 i just read she got engaged to some other guy well i guess kerry hit it and quit it then. but seriously...what a downgrade. you go from this: to this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadLover Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 well i guess kerry hit it and quit it then. but seriously...what a downgrade. you go from this: to this: Ugh, definitely a downgrade. Kerry is a hottie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gg Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Ugh, definitely a downgrade. Kerry is a hottie. i am glad she has someone who loves her to lean on during this trying time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 i know this is probably inappropriate given that this is a condolence thread.. but got to love men who appreciate curves in women. either way, i am glad she has someone who loves her to lean on during this trying time. You're right, it's inappropriate Brutal story. It's an eff'ed up world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gg Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 You're right, it's inappropriate Brutal story. It's an eff'ed up world. i knew it was.. ok time to edit. i hope they find the nephew. my thoughts are with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 i knew it was.. ok time to edit. i hope they find the nephew. my thoughts are with them Where's that damn stupid smilie when you need it! That makes this tragedy even worse - where is the nephew? Makes you think though. One moment your on top of the world - the next you are forced to realize that "fame" doesn't mean your immune to the sh*t. Sometimes it actually attracts the sh*t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 New banana smiley, V. I love banana smilies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 What a horrible story. RIP. What is up with Chicago and celebrities/ball players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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