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Apr 26, 2012 · Balfour, 30, Jennifer Hudson's former brother-in-law and is accused of killing her mother, Darnell Donnerson; her brother, Jason Hudson, and her nephew, Julian King. He's pleaded not guilty.
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- What Has Jennifer Done Since The Heartbreaking Murder?
The star's first break came on talent show American Idol. Despite wowing the judges and viewers at home with her impressive voice, she came in seventh place in 2004. But Jennifer then went on to star in Dreamgirlsin 2006 and nabbed as Oscar for her role as Effy in the process. MORE: Jennifer Hudson's heartbreaking conversation with son David: 'You ...
Just two years later, the star's mother, brother and nephew were tragically murdered. The 41-year-old's mum Darnell Donnerson, 57, and brother Jason, 29, were shot and killed at Darnell's home in October 2008, while Jennifer's seven-year-old nephew Julian King was reported missing. He was found dead of gunshot wounds three days later, and Jennifer'...
Jennifer opened up about their deaths after William's conviction in 2012, revealing that she had decided to forgive her brother-in-law for his actions. Speaking to Oprah Winfrey on Oprah's Next Chapter, she said: "I feel like for the most part it's not his fault. It's how he was brought up. We tried to offer love, but you were so far gone, that you...
Following the tragedy, Jennifer and her sister Julia created The Julian D. King Gift Foundation which aims to provide stability, support and positive experiences for children in honour of Julian. The charity also hosts an annual 'Hatch Day' in tribute to Jennifer's nephew. On the charity's site, Jennifer writes: "He always wanted to hatch things. H...
Oct 27, 2008 · The little boy was reported missing Friday afternoon, when his mom Julia Hudson came home to find her son gone - and her mother Darnell Donnerson and brother Jason Hudson shot to death. By...
May 11, 2012 · Jennifer Hudson wept in a Chicago courtroom Friday after her jilted former brother-in-law was found guilty of killing three members of the Oscar winner’s family. She furiously shook her head …
Nov 24, 2011 · On Oct. 24, 2008, Hudson’s 57-year-old mother, Darnell Donnerson, and 29-year-old brother, Jason Hudson, were found shot to death inside the Chicago home Donnerson shared with the singer’s ...
Oct 8, 2015 · Jennifer's mother Darnell Donnerson and brother Jason were found shot dead in their home in Chicago in October 2008, and the body of her seven-year-old nephew Julian was found days later. View ...
Apr 27, 2012 · Charlie Wojciechowski reports. The man accused with killing three of Jennifer Hudson's family members confessed to a girlfriend about the crimes, she testified Friday. Shonta Cathey told jurors...
