Celebrity Justice
Chicago PD -- Body Is Hudson's Nephew

Chicago police have confirmed the body they found earlier in the day was in fact Julian King, Jennifer Hudson's 7-year-old nephew.
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Cops say they are reviewing surveillance tapes in the neighborhood where the SUV was found.

Police also say they are zooming in on the timeline -- it's still unclear when the SUV showed up in the neighborhood with Julian's body.

Cops have not named anyone as an official suspect. They have called William Balfour "a person of interest." Our law enforcement sources, however, have said Balfour is indeed the prime suspect.

Police spokeswoman Monique Bond says the boy had been shot.

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46. I sit here and cry. My hurt breaks for this family. Not just Jennifer. A daughter has lost her mother and brother and nephew but a mother has lost her child. No one should endure the pain of placing their child in the ground and not being able to see them grow. I sit here and cry because no one should have to see a loved one leave this earth in the horrible and curel manner in which this family's members have been taken. I sit here and cry because while we mourn for them no one will truly understand the depths of their pain unless they have been thru it. To the Hudson family, know that if GOD brings you to it, he will surely bring you thru it and while right now, they may not seem so, just know that each day your breathing will get a little easier, your heart will hurt a little less and you will smile again. Hold on to the memories that you had with each one of the people that you lost and know now that you have 3 very special guardian angels looking out for you. While you loved them here on earth, GOD loves them more and gave them rest. HE has told them what we all hope to hear, "Well done, good and faithful servant, well done."

Posted at 5:54PM on Oct 27th 2008 by starre_monique

47. The state of Illinois does not support the death penalty, so there will be no electric chair for him, sorry. He will merely rot in jain...again.

Posted at 6:21PM on Oct 27th 2008 by ALO

48. They need to pay close attention to the timeline, and really find out
when that SUV arrived, because that man has been in custody since
Friday, unless someone else was in this with him. Like I said before
this has been the top story this whole weekend, especially in
Chicago. Someone would have saw this truck if it was there on Fri Sat or
Sun, or even today. I don't think it was there for that long. There's something
missing in this story, and someone missing in this story.

Posted at 5:51PM on Oct 27th 2008 by Melinda

49. Julia deserves a slap on the face for allowing this to even get this far!! shame on a mother that doesnt think of their child first!

Posted at 8:52AM on Oct 28th 2008 by Ashley V

50. Where is Julian's real Father?

Posted at 5:59PM on Oct 27th 2008 by You sure know how to pick'em Julia

51. This is truly heartbraking. I can't imagine what this family is going through. The person or persons who did this are monsters. This innocent child didn't deserve this. I can't imagine why Julian's mother would get involved with a convicted felon, who served time for attempted murder. I hope that single mothers out there are more careful with the people the date or bring around their kids and family. Especially be careful with the people you marry!! I don't know if I'm blaming the mother, but come on how many of you single mothers would start any relationship with a convicted felon????!!!!

Posted at 6:01PM on Oct 27th 2008 by OCGirl

52. May God bring comfort to this family. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can't heal.

Posted at 6:03PM on Oct 27th 2008 by Michelle

53. Three murders over a car dispute is about as senseless as it gets.

Keeping the Hudson family in my heart and prayers...

Posted at 6:02PM on Oct 27th 2008 by JuicyGirl

54. she chose a man who spent 7 years in prison for attempted murder to be his stepdad, her husband, i agree ,with ana how sad and tragic!

Posted at 6:05PM on Oct 27th 2008 by gig

55. To all of you blaming his mother how dare you! Her baby boy was just brutally murdered. The ex is still only a "person if interest". So she picked a thug like you've never made a bad choice in your life. Give me a break. My thoughts and prayers are with this family at this most tragic time in their life.

Posted at 6:17PM on Oct 27th 2008 by Terre

56. Lord, please put your loving arms around this family at this time. In all of thia senseless tragedy, give them the peace that passes all understanding. We know that it seems that when tragic things happen, we turn to YOU. But you also understand our hearts and ways. This could have been one of my family members, nieces or nephews who live in Chicago. Surround this family with loving friends and family who will shield them from the media at this time. We ask it all in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Posted at 6:05PM on Oct 27th 2008 by DeeSF

57. How can all you think that Julia would put her baby knowingly in danger or that she is involved in some way? Those of you who make those comments ought to be ashamed of yourselves. This family is dealing with the loss of THREE of their members all way before their time. It is just a sad time for them all. Also think before you right. Because you never know if any of the family are reading this or will read this in the future. All i can say is think before you post something as mean and nasty as that.

REST IN PEACE JULIAN! And may God be with all the family and friends of this family and give them all strength.

Posted at 6:04PM on Oct 27th 2008 by amy8605

58. My heart ACHES for Julian, and of course his loved ones. What happened is unfair, and no ones life should ever be cut short. At least he has some beautiful souls to be with in heaven. May they all rest in peace, and watch over the rest of the family and keep them safe and STRONG! All my love and positive thoughts and praryers from Canada

Posted at 6:07PM on Oct 27th 2008 by Samie

59. Remember the dude in custody didn't just pop up out of nowhere and Julia married him.. He was a childhood friend of Jennifer's. So he was already known to the family.

To "you sure know how to pick em"... Julian's father was with Julia when she did the press conference on the news. He was standing right next to her..

This is all senseless though.

Posted at 6:06PM on Oct 27th 2008 by peodka

60. To the Hudson family, we are praying for you at this time of great loss. Stay strong even during these painful times. JH always remember the wonder words and teachings of your Mother, the love of your brother and the joyous smile of your nephew Julian. Good Bless

Posted at 7:16PM on Oct 27th 2008 by BigMomm

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