Dec 3, 2008
New York - Chicago police have charged Jennifer Hudson’s estranged brother-in-law for the murders of her mother, brother and nephew.
William Balfour faces three charges of first-degree murder and one charge of home invasion.
He has remained in custody since the singer’s mother and brother were found shot on October 24.
Her nephew’s body was discovered three days [...]
New York - Chicago police have charged Jennifer Hudson's estranged brother-in-law for the murders of her mother, brother and nephew.
William Balfour faces three charges of first-degree murder and one charge of home invasion.
He has remained in custody since the singer's mother and brother were found shot on October 24.
Her nephew's body was discovered three days later.
Balfour is the only suspect in the case, though his lawyer maintains his innocence. Read More
Nov 10, 2008
Chicago - The suspect in the Jennifer Hudson family slayings will remain in jail.
A judge decided that there was enough evidence to hold William Balfour in custody until a December 3 hearing.
Jennifer’s former brother-in-law has not been charged him with the murders, but he remains a "person of interest" in the October 24th murders of the actress' mother, brother and nephew.
Another parole hearing has been set for Dec. 3. Read More
Nov 4, 2008
New York (That Happened!) - Jennifer Hudson and her family finally had their chance to say good-bye to their family members that were brutally murdered on October 24th in her mother’s home in Chicago.
The private, invitation only, memorial service was held yesterday at a South Side Church.
During the three-hour service, American Idol” winner Fantasia Barrino sang a gospel song, and Chicago Mayer Richard Daley spoke as did the Reverend Jesse Jackson.
The Chicago Tribune reports that the composed Jennifer Hudson spent a few ... Read More
Oct 31, 2008
New York (that Happened!) - Jennifer Hudson has set up a charity foundation in honour of her family members who were murdered last week.
"The specific purpose of the Foundation is to care for the needs of families who have lost relatives to a violent crime," the family said in a statement. "This encompasses their basic needs of food, clothing and shelter as well as grief counseling."
A prayer vigil for Hudson’s slain mother, brother and nephew was held Wednesday night in Chicago. Read More
Oct 29, 2008
New York (That Happened!) - Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson has lost her mother, brother and nephew to a murderous rampage that happened on Friday in her mother’s Chicago home.
The only suspect, Jennifer’s former brother-in-law is in custody but no charges have been laid. After hearing the horrific news American Idol judges Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell offered words of condolence to the family.
Abdul stated Monday after the news of Hudson’s nephew being found murdered “This is a horrific tragedy and my ... Read More
Oct 26, 2008
New York (That Happened!) - Oscar-winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson's mother and brother were found shot to death in their Chicago home Friday.
Hudson's seven-year-old nephew is missing as well.
Chicago police spokesman Dan O'Brien says the search for King is citywide. But on Sunday residents and officers are focusing their search efforts "in the immediate vicinity" of Hudson's home.
Already a suspect has been taken into custody; William Balfour, reportedly the husband of Hudson's sister, is being questioned by Chicago police. Read More
Oct 20, 2008
Los Angeles (That Happened!) - The latest video game adaptation, "Max Payne" came in at the top of the box office this weekend with $18 million.
"Max Payne" stars Mark Wahlberg as a DEA agent whose family was killed as part of a conspiracy and Mila Kunis plays an assassin out to avenge her sister's death. The couple is being hunted by police, the mob and a ruthless corporation.
"Beverly Hills Chihuahua" dropped from the top spot last weekend into second this ... Read More
