The Jennifer Hudson Tragedy!

On Friday, Jennifer Hudson's whole life was turned upside down. Her mother, Darnell Donerson aka Doll, and her brother, Jason Hudson, were found murdered in their South Side Chicago residence. They were both victims of what appeared to be a domestic dispute and the coroner has reported that they were both killed by a multiple gunshot wounds. On top of all of this, there was an Amber alert put out that evening for her nephew, Julian King, who is the son of her sister, Julia. Unfortunately today, the news broke that the Amber Alert has been called off and they have found the missing boy's body in the stolen truck of Jason Hudson. This is just an awful tragedy that is so incredibly sad and heart breaking. I have prayed all weekend for her family and had hoped for the safe return of her nephew. I know that God makes no mistakes but at the same time, I can't help but cry for her and imagine the pain that has been afflicted upon her and her family.
The worst part about it all is that it appears to be the result of some serious foolery. The suspect in the case is Julia's estranged husband, William Balfour, 27, who had also just finished a seven-year stint for attempted murder, vehicular hijacking, and possession of a stolen vehicle. Reports are saying that the whole thing began because William sold Julia's car and it became a back and forth battle between the two over the car. This dispute led to several threats by William including one in which he said that "he would kill her whole family." Those threats were taken lightly and never reported. The murder scene also shows that it was apparently someone who knew all the victims because there was no force entry into the house. Three lives have now been taken over what appears to be a petty beef about a car...this is absolute nonsense to me and so many others.

(picture of the suspect and her sister, Julia)

This incident also makes you reflect on life and how in a blink of an eye, everything can change. Jennifer Hudson is an Oscar Award-Winning actress who has won critical acclaim for her roles in "Dreamgirls", "Sex and the City", and her latest project, "The Secret Life of Bees." She has just released her first album which was self-titled, Jennifer Hudson, and had also recently become engaged to David Otunga aka Punk from "I Love New York." Jennifer's father passed away when she was a teenager so she shared a "special bond" with her mother and siblings. Now she only has one remaining member of her immediate family but as Julia stated in her press conference, "We are a God-fearing family so all we can do is pray." I can't help but to pray that this test that God has given Jennifer and her sister will make them stronger as well as challenge Jennifer to strive even harder as a person and a performer. She is a talent that I know possess the strength to overcome this tribulation in time and eventually soar further than she ever imagined. My prayers remain with her and her family at this unforgettably melancholy moment of her life.

Here is a photo found on Julia's myspace page of her brother, Jason. (one of the victims in Friday's shooting)

The caption under this picture reads "Jason picking me up cause William bitch ass sold my car"

Neighbors say that Jennifer's mother home always welcomed visitors and she frequently hosted barbeques. Neighbors set up a memorial in front of their home where many have come to pray and congregate.


Julia Hudson and the son's father, Greg King, pleading for their son's safe return on Saturday.


Here is video of the news report of Julia's press conference:


The white truck were Julian's body was found being taken in custody by the Chicago police.


A picture of the suspect and estranged husband, William, with Julia and her son, Julian.


A HORRIFIC TRAGEDY...GOD BLESS THEM ALL!