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The murder of 29-year-old Jason Hudson and his mother Darnell Donerson, occurred on October 24, 2008. They were discovered shot to death inside Donerson's home in Chicago, Illinois. The victims were the brother and mother of singer Jennifer Hudson.
- William Balfour
- Chicago, Illinois
- Julia Hudson
Nov 8, 2016 · Jennifer Hudson honors her late mother, Darnell Donerson, on her 66th birthday with a touching tribute on Instagram. The Hairspray star shares a photo of herself and a vintage photo of her mom, who was killed in 2008 along with her brother Jason by her former brother-in-law William Balfour. Balfour was convicted of the murder and abduction of Hudson's 7-year-old nephew Julian.
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- Karen Mizoguchi
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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Apr 25, 2012 · William Balfour, 30, is accused of killing Julian King, Darnell Donerson and Jason Hudson on Oct. 24, 2008. He and Julia Hudson were married, but estranged, at the time of the killings, and...
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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 medical examiner's office confirmed Hudson, 27, identified the bodies of her mother, Darnell Donerson, 57, and 29-year-old brother, Jason Hudson. The deaths were ruled homicides.
Jun 29, 2010 · On Oct. 24, 2008, Hudson's mother, Darnell Donnerson, and brother, Jason, were found shot to death inside Donnerson's Chicago home. Her nephew, Julian King, was found three days later, dead...
