Celebrity Justice
Hudson Murders - "Trouble in the Marriage"

The hunt for Jennifer Hudson's 7-year-old nephew continues to intensify. And we're told the operating theory among Chicago detectives is an "ongoing domestic dispute" between the suspect, William Balfour, and his estranged wife, Julia Hudson.

Chicago cops would not be more specific, other than to tells us there is an "underlying domestic aspect" to the investigation ... that there was "trouble in the marriage."

We're told cops continue to interview people, but no one other than Balfour is in custody. As for Balfour, so far no charges have been filed.

Chicago cops are now using flyers with Julian King's pic to find the missing boy.

The boy hasn't been seen since the bodies of Hudson's mother and brother were found Friday in her home in the South side of Chicago. The two had been shot to death.

The police will be handing out the flyers today all over Chicago, particularly on the South side.



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91. Quick call in the CIA, and the PENTAGON too!!! It's JENNIFER HUDSON'S nephew.

Posted at 5:31PM on Oct 26th 2008 by Mike Hunt

92. #81: Her behavior may have seemed strange to you, but I attribute it to shock. I think all of this is just too much to absorb and she was doing her best on probably no sleep and unbelievable grief and fear.

Posted at 5:42PM on Oct 26th 2008 by rainbow68

93. I think that was it, too, DLAS. Jennifer's mom was older and wanted to be near church, friends, and a familiar neighborhood.

Posted at 6:29PM on Oct 26th 2008 by rainbow68

94. Jennifer, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time, We are praying that your nephew will be
found soon. May God be with you and your family
Sincerely: Rosie & Jim

Posted at 6:37PM on Oct 26th 2008 by Rosie

95. What if this is a situation like the girl from C'ordelaen whatever whose family was buthcherd to death in front of her and she and her brother were abducted for rape. What if...I need more answers...more vodka because this is driving me to drink...

Posted at 7:09PM on Oct 26th 2008 by DAG

96. On the front: What is that stupid look thugs always have on their face like they holding vomit in their mouths when they take a picture?

Posted at 7:11PM on Oct 26th 2008 by What is it??

97. I am sorry, but I need to say something. What is going on with this country that we live in? I feel very bad that there is a little boy that is missing, he does not deserve to be going through what he is going through. Hopefully he is still alive.
That said, I cannot believe that I see comments saying that this is a time for waterboarding. I hope that the people making these comments are the same people that support waterboarding of terrorists... If they are then that is fine, if they are not, I have a huge problem with this. Ok, so waterboard someone to find a missing child is acceptable, but no no no dont waterboard someone who may know about a plot to kill hundreds or thousands of people. I just cannot believe anything anymore.

Posted at 7:24PM on Oct 26th 2008 by Amy

98. Jennifer's sister must be a real hoodrat to put her own child in harms way like that. She married a complete loser. A violent criminal. Her poor son doesn't stand a chance in that environment. What he must have witnessed in his seven years. Hopefully, they locate him safe and sound, but returning to that loser mother will assure more intense drama in his life.

Posted at 8:15PM on Oct 26th 2008 by Lysette

99. Love Julia's hair wonder where she got it did?

Posted at 8:41PM on Oct 26th 2008 by Ihma Khunt

100. What I don't understand is how she can bring that kind of vermin into her family/ He was a criminal when she married him. Julia must take some responsibility for this. To marry something like him and then to move him into your mother's house. That is the result of the chaos that the family now has to deal with. My heartfelt sympathies go out to Jennifer Hudson who was blessed enough to escape the horrors of the ghetto.

Posted at 8:42PM on Oct 26th 2008 by disgusted

101. I pray for the famiy and hope the police can find Jennifer's nephew safe. Jennifer I apologize for all these people who evidently doesn't understand. From what I know you(Jennifer) had tried or attempted to get your mother to move and unfortunately she declined. There was NO WAY you could have forced your mother to leave, you did the best you could by checking on her often. You know its sad that at a time like this people can be so mean and cruel to the situation. Jennifer, I LOVE YOU and keep praying and believing GOD HEAL's ALL WOUNDS you're a good-hearted, loving person and EVERYTHING will be JUST FINE you stay strong and keep your head up and believe in who made you JENNIFER HUDSON. GREATER IS HE THAT IS IN YOU THAN HE THAT IS IN THE WORLD and with GOD by your side its better than the world against you. love you, take care FAMILYand FRIENDS

Posted at 9:03PM on Oct 26th 2008 by Lesterbethea

102. #98: Have a heart! Julia is not worried about her hair right now. As for all of you posting about her choice of male companion, well I don't get it either. The only thing I can say is, I had a friend who was dating a loser. Everyone could see he was bad news but her. She married him (She was going to help/change him, you see). It was a disaster causing her years of anguish. I bet that's what happened to Julia. William just needed the right woman to love him and all would be well. The guilt she must be feeling now. I only hope if Julian doesn't make it, she doesn't do anything drastic.

Posted at 10:20PM on Oct 26th 2008 by rainbow68

103. THis is part of the hood that Obama was Community Oranizing for before he became State Senator. William Balfour is a convicted felon who tried to kill a person for their car. Kill a person for their dang ride. And the Hudson girl brings this trash home---something is very wrong when we have been given the public image of Jennifer and the Hudsons being so perfect, just your typical black family and then we learn this. Who would dare allow let alone let them keep bringing a convicted attempted murdering felon into their home and family.

Its an outrage and a social commentary on everything that is Black these days. I dont want Obama as President because I fear I will have to lower myself to start thinking and living this way. I'm scared and dont want to be that way.

Posted at 11:29PM on Oct 26th 2008 by Idiot

104. what the hell was Julia thinking why would she want to be with a man who was in jail for attempted murder and other crimes.
I don't understand how she bring him into her family. A mother should always think of her children first he was no role model for Julian. I pray to God that they find Julian and he is safe but it does not look good for him. If they find him and he is not alive she will have to take her part in this mess that her choices created. She will never be able to forgive herself and that will be her punishment life can be very long. I hope for the best for Julian.

Posted at 11:41PM on Oct 26th 2008 by staight girl

105. Some of you people freaking make me sick. There was a double murder here and a missing boy!!!! That is what we should focusing on and hopefully bring him home safe!! And solay needs to go back to school because she spells like a freaking 3rd grader and has no feelings for this family who is going through such pain right now. It doesnt matter where you come from This kind of tragedy is so horrible. She needs to shut her freaking mouth or tmz should block her its rediculous!!! I will be praying for the family that, the little boy comes home safely!!

Posted at 12:37AM on Oct 27th 2008 by ellen

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