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melanie 24-10-2008 10:29 PM
Jennifer Hudson\'s family murdered
 
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CHICAGO (CBS) ― The mother of Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson was reportedly found dead in a South Side home.

Two adults were found fatally shot at a home at 70th Street and Yale Avenue at 3 p.m. Friday, authorities said. A representative of the family's church, Pleasant Gift Missionary Baptist, confirms that 57-year-old Darnell Hudson was one of the victims. The other victim was a man, the Chicago Fire Department said.

The shooting is believed to be domestic.

The Cook County Medical Examiner's office has been notified of the deaths of two people from a home at the address, but additional information is unavailable.

Hudson became famous after appearing on "American Idol" in 2004. She went on to win an Oscar for her performance in the film "Dreamgirls."

The STNG Wire contributed to this report.
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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.

Story developing ...
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On FOX news, they're saying that Jennifer's nephew is being held for ransom

rip.

Hugo 24-10-2008 10:30 PM
:shocked::shocked::shocked::shocked::shocked::shoc ked:

OMG, NO.

RIP. :sad:

LemonJam 24-10-2008 10:31 PM
Oh my God thats awful! :shocked:

RIP.

Fom 24-10-2008 10:32 PM
This is terrible... I feel so sorry for Jen =/

Callum 24-10-2008 10:33 PM
Oh my god, poor girl. I really feel for her, she must be going through hell and back. Sick bastard whoever did this.

melanie 24-10-2008 10:33 PM
My heart goes out to her, this is so awful..

She was about to get married too, I can't imagine how shes feeling right now.

KKBL 24-10-2008 10:35 PM
:shocked::shocked::shocked:
i dont know what to say..RIP

Wildcat! 24-10-2008 10:37 PM
No way! that's absolutely awful! Poor thing!

Locke. 24-10-2008 10:38 PM
:shocked: RIP :shocked:

Hugo 24-10-2008 10:39 PM
Stuff like this makes me sick.

Hugo 24-10-2008 10:41 PM
But seriously WTF is wrong with the world. This was a normal girl from a nice family who went on a singing contest to get her shot at what she loves best. She succeeds and then some sick **** murders her family?!

Indierock&roll 24-10-2008 10:41 PM
omg thats so sad!
i cant believe that x

Dan_ 24-10-2008 10:47 PM
:shocked: just terrible.RIP :sad:

Hugo 24-10-2008 10:48 PM
Perez Hilton is sick.
He has posted this story but still manages to do a drawing on her picture.
:(

MarkWaldorf 24-10-2008 10:50 PM
Omg, that's so terrible. I feel sorry for her.
My mum is going to be devastated, she loves her.

Locke. 24-10-2008 10:52 PM
It's on Sky News now.

The breaking news bar says that "A relative of Hudson's is one of those killed, Hudson is not believed to be a victim."

Dan_ 24-10-2008 11:01 PM
I've heard that Jennifer's 7 year old Nephew has gone missing.

melanie 24-10-2008 11:04 PM
Yeah I should edit my first post, it's not her niece, it's her nephew.

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Xander 24-10-2008 11:06 PM
This is terrible, I can't imagine how shes feeling at this minute to know that some of her family have been killed, especially her mother. RIP, and thoughts go to Jennifer & family. :angel:
Some people are just sick to do this kind of stuff, cowards.

Locke. 24-10-2008 11:16 PM
The mother and brother of Oscar-winning Dreamgirls actress Jennifer Hudson were reportedly found dead at the home of Hudson's mother in the South Side neighborhood of Chicago, according to initial reports. Local television station CBS2 reported that two adults were found fatally shot at a home listed under the name of Hudson's mother, Darnell Donnerson; CBS2 also stated that the pastor of the Hudson's family church confirmed that one of the victims of was Hudson's 57-year-old mother. The website TMZ.com reported that a neighbor identified the other vicitm as Jennifer's brother, Jason, though there have been no official confirmations of the victims' identities. The Chicago police are searching for two suspects in the shooting, a man and a boy, and the crime was believed to have been committed around 3pm Friday afternoon. No further details were available at press time.

http://www.imdb.com/news/ni0590920/

Tom4784 24-10-2008 11:19 PM
How awful, I couldn't imagine what she must be going through. I hope her nephew turns out to be alright.

How awful...

Callum 24-10-2008 11:20 PM
Source: E! Online
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A nightmare for this Dreamgirl.

Sources confirm to E! News that Jennifer Hudson's mother, 57-year-old Darnelle Hudson, was found dead Friday afternoon in a house on the South Side of Chicago.

Officer John Mirabelli of the Chicago Police Department tells E! that officers were called to the 7000 block of Yale Avenue, where they discovered two unresponsive adults—one male, one female—who had apparently been shot to death.

Mirabelli could not confirm the victims' identifies, but a source close to Hudson confirmed a local TV report that identified Darnelle Hudson as one of the deceased.

Loukas 25-10-2008 12:16 AM
OMFG!!!! :sad:

Poor thing. I heard she was just about to get married too!!

Loukas 25-10-2008 12:23 AM
From Fox News:

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Actress and singer Jennifer Hudson's mother and brother were found shot to death Friday at Hudson's Chicago home, and police have issued an Amber Alert for Hudson's 7-year-old nephew.

Chicago Police Department spokeswoman Monique Bond says the deaths appear to be the result of domestic abuse.

Authorities think Julian King was taken from the home by William Balfour, a suspect in the double killing, and they think Balfour fled in a 1994 white Chevrolet Suburban.

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Sources tell FOXNews.com Hudson is on her way to Chicago.

Deputy Chief Joseph Patterson said a family member entered the home around 3 p.m. Friday, found a woman fatally shot on the living room floor and left to notify authorities. Responding officers found a man fatally shot in the bedroom, Patterson said. There was no sign of forced entry.

The Cook County medical examiner's office says officials were dispatched Friday afternoon to the house. Sources on the scene tell FOXNews.com police haven't released to the bodies.

Police tape blocked access to the large, white house, where a crowd had gathered outside.

Hudson grew up in Chicago, and public listings show the address registered to her and her mother, Darnell Donerson. Hudson's brother is Jason Hudson.

Calls to Hudson's representative and attorney were not immediately returned.

MarkWaldorf 25-10-2008 12:28 AM
:sad:

JOSHUAH! 25-10-2008 12:28 AM
Such a shame, poor Jen

RIP

Sticks 25-10-2008 05:17 AM
Link to BBC story

xDramatick 25-10-2008 08:49 AM
Woah.
R.I.P
Poor Jen =(

Annie 25-10-2008 08:58 AM
Thats horrible :puzzled:

supernoodles! 25-10-2008 08:59 AM
R.I.P

must be devastating

xDramatick 25-10-2008 09:10 AM
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In what can only be described as a nightmare come to life, Jennifer Hudson's mother and brother were brutally murdered on Friday by what appears to be a disgruntles family member.

Here is the latest on this horrific story:

- It was Jennifer's older sister, Julia Hudson, who made the gruesome discovery after returning home from her day shift at a bus company.

- She summoned the police and also reportedly told them that her seven-year-old son was missing.

- Authorities immediately issued an all points bulletin for the missing boy, Julian King.

- Police said the youngster might have been abducted from the home and could be in the company of William Balfour, a suspect in the double homicide, who should be considered armed and dangerous. Balfour is also Julian's step-father.

- Balfour reportedly stole Jason Hudson's car on Friday, a white Chevrolet Suburban truck.

- On his MySpace page, Balfour described himself as a "proud parent" and played up his links to Jennifer Hudson. "I might as well let you all know that Jennifer Hudson is my wife's sister. I'm proud of her and wish her nothing but the best in what she do. But don't hit me up asking about her, other than that it's on!" he wrote.

- Balfour is currently on parole after serving six and a half years for attempted murder. He also has a conviction for possession of a stolen motor vehicle.

- The ex-con was taken into custody by police late Friday.

- Balfour was not co-operating with investigators and was not disclosing the whereabouts of the seven-year-old boy.
Source - Perez.

Hugo 25-10-2008 09:12 AM
I really hope her nephew is ok :sad:

Lauren 25-10-2008 09:13 AM
Oh my lord, that is horrific!

Condolences to herself & the rest of the family :sad:

Locke. 25-10-2008 04:08 PM
Latest: Police have arrested a suspect in the double shooting of singer/actress Jennifer Hudson's mother and brother - but the star's seven-year-old nephew who was taken from the scene of the crime is still missing.

Authorities took William Balfour, who was once married to the actress' sister Julia, into police custody on Friday after the victims were found gunned down in their Chicago, Illinois home earlier in the day.

Neighbours allegedly heard gunshots between 8am and 9am local time on the south side of the city, but emergency services weren't contacted until 3pm, when another relative, believed to be Hudson's cousin, discovered the star's 57-year-old mum Darnell Donnerson shot in the head in the living room.

Officers subsequently found the body of Jason Hudson, 29, who had died from bullet wounds to the chest, in an upstairs bedroom.

Police launched a child abduction alert after quizzing Balfour, 27, over the whereabouts of Julia's missing son Julian King, according to Fox News' Chicago affiliate.

Balfour has not been charged with any offence as WENN goes to press, but police spokeswoman Monique Bond said the deaths appeared to be connected to domestic abuse.

Hudson, whose song Spotlight is currently number one on the U.S. hip-hop charts, shot to fame after appearing on U.S. TV talent show American Idol. In 2007 she went on to win an Academy Award for best supporting actress for her role in Dreamgirls.

http://www.imdb.com/news/ns0000002/#ni0591141

Jackie 25-10-2008 06:07 PM
Such sad news RIP to them both and i do hope they find her nephew alive and well.

Sticks 25-10-2008 06:45 PM
I suspect the nephew will be found dead

They usually are.

Conzors 25-10-2008 06:48 PM
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Originally posted by Sticks
I suspect the nephew will be found dead

They usually are.
So no sympathy towards her then?

RIP Jen's Family :(

Sticks 25-10-2008 06:50 PM
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Originally posted by Conzors

So no sympathy towards her then?

RIP Jen's Family :(
Sorry forgot about that, I was answering the narrow question about the nephew

Of course are sympathies are with the family at this time

Ruth 25-10-2008 06:50 PM
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Originally posted by Conzors
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Originally posted by Sticks
I suspect the nephew will be found dead

They usually are.
So no sympathy towards her then?

RIP Jen's Family :(
Unfortunately - and I hope I am wrong - the nephew probably will be found dead.

The whole thing is just so terribly terribly sad - I cannot begin to imagine how those left behind must be feeling. I hope the family are allowed to grieve in private.

Magic 25-10-2008 06:55 PM
Cant believe this.
RIP


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