Suspect's Mom: He Didn't Do It

William Balfour's mom, Michele Davis-Balfour, refuses to believe he had a part in yesterday's double murder, saying, "Out of no means did my son do this. This heinous crime to this family is unbelievable. It's unbearable."

Cops don't seem to have her same sentiment, as William is the prime suspect for the murders of Jennifer Hudson's mother and brother, and is currently being held by Chicago police.

Michele went on to voice her concern for Hudson's missing nephew Julian King to CNN affilitate WLS: "Whoever has Jennifer Hudson's nephew or Julia Balfour's son, please, I'm begging you, me and my family are begging you to return that son."



Tags: julian king, JulianKing, william balfour, WilliamBalfour

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16. his mother is an idiot.

Posted at 3:14PM on Oct 25th 2008 by shebakescheesecakes.com

17. TO POSTERS "HOLYCRAP" AND "OBAMA '08": FOR YOU TO SPIN THIS HENIOUS CRIME, AS A POLITICAL PLOY AGAINST BARACK OBAMA, SHOWS THAT THE GOP ARE VERY DESPARATE. LET'S ALSO KEEP IN MIND THAT SAMUEL JOSEPH WURZELBACHER (AKA JOE THE NON-PLUMBER), AND ASHLEY TODD (BACKWARDS "B") ARE GOP LIARS, SO WHAT DOES THIS SAY ABOUT JOHN MCCAIN?! LOL!! YOU MIGHT WANT TO THINK ABOUT WHEN YOU SLING MUD, THAT YOU CAN GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY IN THE PROCESS.

Posted at 3:28PM on Oct 25th 2008 by Terry

18. Its sad that we still live in a world of hatred this is a tragedy what has happen to this mother , grandmother ,uncle, son ,brother
and also the child that has been abducted lets not loose focus on this situation theres a child still missing and all I read is Obama Haters BS sad sad sad sad this forum here today is to speak upon the horrible crime that has happen to this family
Hudson Family I will continue to pray for answers

Posted at 3:56PM on Oct 25th 2008 by Ms.Me

19. WTF??????????????? WHAT does Jennifer Hudson's mom and brother being MURDERED and her nephew being KIDNAPPED have to do with Barack Obama? Really its pathetic that this is a RACE issue. Also to Michelle Balfour...IF your son is innocent then why doesn't her tell the poilce WHERE the kid is? For your sake I hope he isn't guilty because he murdered an OSCAR winner's family and kidnapped a kid...THAT's the DEATH penalty or FOREVER in prison...

Posted at 7:04PM on Oct 25th 2008 by Natasha

20. its really a pity that such devastating crime could still happen in this time of age. where r we head to? thank god for obama. at last , there is hope for complete positive change.

Vote OBAMA for good.

good citizen

Posted at 4:47PM on Oct 25th 2008 by jeff

21. I FEEL THAT IT WAS JUILIA FAULT HE THREATEN HER FAMILY AND SHE DIDNT TAKE IT SERIOUS AFTER THE FACT THAT THIS MAN WAS N PRISON FOR THE EXACT SAME THING COME ON WHY DO U WOMEN FALL FOR THESE TYPES OF MEN.
TO THE MOTHER U KNOW SOMETHING THAT LITTLE BOY JUST MIGHT BE AT UR HOUSE TRUST ME UR SON WILL BE DEALT WITH LUCKY FOR JUILA OR JENNIFER THAT THEY WASNT THERE AINT NO TELLING WHAT MIGHT HAVE HAPPENED HE SO HARD UP FOR MONEY

Posted at 7:35PM on Oct 26th 2008 by the truth hurts

22. What does Obama have to do with this? Because he's a BLACK MAN. Get over it. He WILL be America's next President. Get ready for a change! It's crazy how you white people are so stupid and ignorant. Why do I say this? Because, you would rather have another 4 years of what we just had so a black man wont become President. That's stupid and ignorant. I am a african american, thank you "Nov 8th" for the support! The truth is we can't afford another George Bush and you all know it. Your being evil and prejudice and it's sad. Stand up for a cause. Barack Obama is OUR next President. So get prepared. Because Election Day is going to be the biggest day in America. We're ready Barack. Lead this country the right way,

Now back to the topic, Mrs. Balfour, your son is a murderer!!!! Why are you taking up for him? Son or no son! You don't know your kids once they become adults. Once they are out of your hands you have no way of knowing what they will become and you cannot save him. He is your son, this is true, but that doesn't mean he isn't a murderer. Your son commited a heinous crime and he should NOT be sentenced to death. Want to know why? That is the easy way out. William Balfour should rot in a jail cell, get his ass whooped everyday and get bent over every night for the remainder of his life. Killing him is too easy. He doesn't deserve that. He deserves to spend the rest of his natural life in prison. He murdered someone's 57 year old mother. For what? This story is one of the saddest I've ever heard about. Jennifer Hudson you are in my prayers and your family/friends. GOD please be with her and her family/friends. May GOD show NO mercy to William Balfour.

BRING HOME JULIAN KING!!!! I PRAY HE'S OKAY!!!

Posted at 5:19PM on Oct 25th 2008 by Obama for President 2008!

23. "Records from the Illinois Department of Corrections show Balfour,27, is on parole and spent nearly seven years in prison for attempted murder, vehicular hijacking and possessing a stolen vehicle." from the Daily Herald...

What makes his Momma think that her son is innocent????? He's been in jail ALREADY for attempted MURDER. I bet she thinks he didn't do that either...

Someone give his Momma a paddle...seems like she's going down that "river of denial" and needs a bit of assistance.

Posted at 5:47PM on Oct 28th 2008 by Not in Denial!

24. LOL! that's what they ALL say! we'll see...

Posted at 5:33PM on Oct 25th 2008 by MP

25. i love all the Obama support, BUT maybe you should look at his (and any official you might be voting for) voting record instead of listening ti the rhetoric and make an informed decision. IF he does get elected be prepared for all the "i told you so"s...he a liberal Dem...and that means tax, tax, tax! do you think the businesses that he wants to tax pay that tax? they pass it on to the consumer! so get ready for the '09 Depression!

Posted at 5:43PM on Oct 25th 2008 by MP

26. Hey #20! I hate to break it to you, but Obama is HALF-WHITE! His mom and grandparents who raised him are white. His black father walked out on his mom and him. What really makes me feel bad is that when we truly have the first TRUE black president, nobody will give him or her credit for that.

Posted at 5:50PM on Oct 25th 2008 by um... hello!!

27. I completely agree with nsaustin and was going to say the exact same thing. On another note, I hope they find the child alive and well but unfortunately I don't think that will happen.

Posted at 6:11PM on Oct 25th 2008 by blueangel

28. So sad and horrendous. My thoughts and prayers are for that little boy and for Jennifer. And I'm sad to hear all these comments on here that are racist towards both races, white and black. So people when you pray to God, ask for forgiveness for your sins first and then pray for the little boy's safe return. Also, when posting, remember not all white people are bad or racist nor are all black people bad or racist. We need to come together as one, as Americans. I can't stand this division we still have in this country. The above comment #20, "It's crazy how you white people are so stupid and ignorant," to me that's offensive. That's lumping an entire group of people together as stupid and ignorant when you don't know all white people. So next time maybe say, "some white people are....." Otherwise, to me, it sounds racist and I doubt you want to sound racist. BTW, if Obama wins don't you think alot of white people are going to be voting for him? otherwise he couldn't win without the white vote. God Bless America! Peace.....

Posted at 6:16PM on Oct 25th 2008 by diaz

29. Excuse me, I meant to say some white people and blacks too. so let me rephrase myself. i am no in any way a racist and don't want to be portrayed that way. i apologize and if i offended anyone i am truly apolgetic. god bless everyone.

Posted at 6:40PM on Oct 25th 2008 by Obama for President 2008!

30. To #20, I wrote before that I agree with everything else you wrote. I don't know why that post didn't show up before.

Posted at 6:48PM on Oct 25th 2008 by um... hello!!

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