Jennifer Hudson's Mother Found Dead

Jennifer HudsonUPDATE 11:26 PM ET: The suspect, William Balfour, has been taken into custody. Hudson's nephew, 7-year-old Julian King is still missing, according to WFLD-Chicago. Balfour is refusing to cooperate with cops or supply info.

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.

UPDATE 6:40 PM ET: An all points bulletin has been issued for a boy, believed to be Hudson's 7-year-old nephew (right), who may have been taken from the scene. Police are looking for 1994 white Suburban with the license plate X584859.

UPDATE 7:35 PM ET: Police are looking for William Balfour (left), who they claim could be with the missing 7-year-old. According to records, Balfour listed Hudson's mother's address as a place of residence within the last year. According to the Illinois Department of Corrections website, Balfour is currently on parole after serving jail time for attempted murder.

UPDATE 8:35 PM ET: Lost in all this is Jennifer's sister Julia, mother of the missing 7-year-old. We're told she works as a bus driver in Chicago. Her employer told us she worked her shift today. She hasn't been seen since.

UPDATE 9:20 PM ET: A WBBM reporter is saying that neighbors have said a family member in the Hudson household apparently tried to steal a car a few weeks ago, an argument ensued, and he vowed revenge. A photo on Julia's MySpace page (bottom) posted prior to today's events alludes to some kind of dispute with William over a car.



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511. My prayers go out to you Jen. Girl I do hope they find that bastard and hang him by the "u know what". I also hope that your newphew is safe and that God is taking care of him where ever he is. I have a 9yrs old child and cannot imagine the thought of she being kidnapped. I hope your sister is really holding up through this devasting time. GOD BE WITH YOU ALL.

LUV

Posted at 7:43PM on Oct 26th 2008 by Sad Face

512. It was domestic and domestic situaitions happen in all neighborhoods and yes it was a poor neighborhood but her mom was happy there and had plenty of friends that she has known for decades. As for poor people wanting to steal nice things when rich people are high on there pills and cocaine they steal too.

Posted at 9:02PM on Oct 26th 2008 by UsedToBePoor

513. Jennifer is still so strong. Even when she was on American Idol and just getting her share in the Hollywood scene, so great!
Then the movie she was so great in the show! Now it is so sad that the Homeys' wanted to ruin her only shot at happiness. Why did they have to pick that family to fight with? jealosy ? envy? Mad that she got something they will never get. Everyone in the neigborhood shoulda just been happy with that, my goodness, Jennifer is still Jennifer, she just got a chance to show it to the world. and so what? next car please... next car at the same old car wash....You mean people from her home street, you mean people, there will NOT be a place set as side at the banquet table for you when Jesus says...enter in you faithful servant. looks like you tried to take your spot, now you lost it 4-ever. No, no, no, cowards, idoloratos, theieves, liars, and all the rest will NOT I say....will NOT inheret the Kingdom of Heaven, at this point in life no one has the time to mess-up!

Posted at 9:44AM on Oct 28th 2008 by annie

514. this makes me sick to my stomach. i cant even imagine what shes going through. this should never happen to anyone. my heart is hurting for her and i wish there was something i could do. she is definitley in my prayers. btw is there anyway to offer support or a kind word to her?

Posted at 12:15PM on Oct 27th 2008 by tiffyferry12

515. I feel sorry for ANYONE this happens to... This thing happens all the time to someone, but since she is a star, we give all this attention to the story? WTF?

Posted at 2:47PM on Oct 27th 2008 by Colworth

516. THIS IS INCREIDIBLE, THAT THIS KIND OF THINGS HAPPENS ON 2008. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HER AND HER FAMILY. HOPE JUSTICE WILL BE SERVE.

Posted at 4:14PM on Oct 27th 2008 by RICKY

517. My heart and prayers go out to this family. I hope the person (s) who committed this horrible tragic get theres!!!!

Posted at 4:52PM on Oct 27th 2008 by Harduirl Higgins

518. I am so sorry for your loss - although this is very hard for you now, just remember that your precious nephew has seen the sweet face of Jesus and is now with Him forever. I pray you find peace and comfort in the coming days, weeks and months as you face this horrific, needless crime! You are a strong individual; you have already proved that. Keep your faith!

Posted at 7:51PM on Oct 27th 2008 by Praying for You!

519. This is truely a tragedy and my heart goes out to Jennifer and Julia Hudson, My sincere prayers to the entire Hudson family. God Bless you all.

Posted at 10:04PM on Oct 27th 2008 by La'Quyet

520. My condolences go out to the King family for their loss as well as the Hudson family for their loss. Let us remember that a man name Greg King lost a son, a woman name Julia Hudson lost a child her mother and brother, Jennifer hudson lost her mother brother and nephew.

Remember to pray for all of the above mentioned as unknow as some of their names were yesterday their lives have become an open book wiith lost that no one can ever replace so although only one is famous many are hurting. Remember everyone in your prayer tonight that justice will be done and know that GOD does not make mistakes although the weep tonight Joy cometh in the morning we have to know that GOD has prepared a place with many mansions if it were not true he would have told you so. May the victims rest in peace and may GOD have mercy on the soul of the killer.

Posted at 4:45PM on Oct 31st 2008 by ificouldsay

521. People often wish for money and fame; I know I do. Jennifer saw her dreams come to reality only to have her soul ripped away and no amount of money can undo what is done. I’m so very sorry. I wish the Hudson family a divine peace that only God can provide.

Posted at 12:49PM on Oct 29th 2008 by JustPlainSad

522. Leave it to god! The sweetest revenge will come from him. I will pray for you.

Posted at 12:02AM on Oct 28th 2008 by dmagna

523. Jennifer, You are such a beautiful, wonderful person. I am SO sorry for your loss. I am 59 and my daughter is 22. I can't imagine how painful this must be for you. Just know that you will make it through this tragedy. All we can do is continue on and do our best. Much love and peace and strength to you at his hard time. Time will heal. Love, Trish

Posted at 10:21PM on Oct 28th 2008 by Trish Gale

524. My heart goes out to the family.I pray the GOD will reveal everything that happend,and show the police who did this to this family.This should not have happen to anyones family .We as an community have to stop and think lets help one another.Lets refer to back in the day when everyone knew everyone and we look out for each other.Lets not become num to letting people come into our neighboorhoods and do anything to any of us.Lets get nosey.lets be a true neighbor like the BIBLE says we should be.So i pray that we can all pray on one accord the this violence everywhere has and must stop.So GOD bless the Hudson family as they go through a very hard time lets respect them and their wishes keeping in mind still loveing all of them.To all the family GOD loves you.GOD bless you.Hang on to eachother.

Posted at 9:40PM on Oct 28th 2008 by dimples

525. Lashandra you should not post your address and phone on a public forum like this. Hopefully TMZ will remove it before it falls into the wrong hands.

Posted at 10:46AM on Oct 28th 2008 by Ohmyachingbody

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