murder of Jason Hudson occurred on October 24, 2008, when 29-year-old Jason Hudson and his 57-year-old mother, Darnell Donerson, were discovered shot to death inside Donerson's home in Chicago, Illinois. The murder of Jason Hudson occurred on October 24, 2008, when 29-year-old Jason Hudson and his 57-year-old mother, Darnell Donerson, were discovered shot to death inside Donerson's home in Chicago, Illinois.[1] The victims were the brother and mother of singer Jennifer Hudson. Jennifer's seven-year-old nephew Julian King, the son of her elder sister Julia Hudson, was initially reported missing and an AMBER Alert was issued; Julian King's body was found on October 27 in Chicago's West Side area, in a parked car matching the AMBER Alert description.[2] Autopsy results indicated that Julian King's death was due to "multiple gunshot wounds."[3] A pistol found in a West Side vacant lot was confirmed as the murder weapon by Chicago police.[4]
William Balfour was married to Hudson's sister, Julia Hudson, when he began seeing Shonta Cathey in 2007, a prosecutor alleged that Balfour had committed the murders out of anger that his estranged wife was dating another man.[8] Balfour's attorney Joshua Kutnick said that his client maintained his innocence in the crimes.[7] Balfour was indicted on December 30.[9] On January 20, 2009, he pleaded not guilty to all charges.[10] He was convicted in May, 2012 and sentenced to 3 life sentences plus 120 years. Balfour, who is serving life in prison, fatally shot Hudson's mother and brother inside their Chicago home, and later shot the singer-actress' 7-year-old nephew inside of a vehicle.
Though he was convicted and sentenced for his crimes, Balfour--the estranged husband of Jennifer's sister Julia Hudson--maintains his innocence and denies having anything to do with the murders.
Judge Myles was tied to several high-profile cases. One of which involved William Balfour—who was subsequently sentenced to life in prison for murdering three members of singer and actress Jennifer Hudson’s family. Judge Myles ordered Balfour be held without bond.
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Murder of Jason Hudson
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The murder of Jason Hudson occurred on October 24, 2008, when 29-year-old Jason Hudson and his 57-year-old mother, Darnell Donerson, were discovered shot to death inside Donerson's home in Chicago, Illinois.[1] The victims were the brother and mother of singer Jennifer Hudson. Jennifer's seven-year-old nephew Julian King, the son of her elder sister Julia Hudson, was initially reported missing and an AMBER Alert was issued; Julian King's body was found on October 27 in Chicago's West Side area, in a parked car matching the AMBER Alert description.[2] Autopsy results indicated that Julian King's death was due to "multiple gunshot wounds."[3] A pistol found in a West Side vacant lot was confirmed as the murder weapon by Chicago police.[4]
Investigation[edit]
On the day that the bodies of Hudson's mother and brother were discovered, Chicago police took Julia Hudson's estranged husband William Balfour, 27, into custody but did not file charges against him.[5] Balfour was on parole and spent nearly seven years in prison for attempted murder, vehicular hijacking and possession of a stolen vehicle. The Illinois Department of Corrections' records reveal one of Balfour's addresses to be the home where Donerson and Jason Hudson were murdered.[1]
After the Chicago police had held Balfour for the maximum 48 hours allowable without charging him with a crime, he was held by the Illinois Department of Corrections on a parole violation.[5] At the November 10, 2008 parole hearing, the prisoner review board was told by the Cook County State's Attorney's office that Balfour's current or former girlfriend told investigators she saw Balfour with a gun identical to the murder weapon several days before the murder occurred.[5] Board chairman Jorge Montes said that although Balfour may have violated other conditions of his parole, including failing to get anger management and substance abuse counseling, the gun allegation alone was sufficient to hold Balfour until a December 3 hearing before the full Illinois Prisoner Review Board.[5]
Montes said that the allegations from the woman included that Balfour had admitted to her that he was involved in the murders, but those allegations were not part of the parole review hearing.[6] Balfour appeared at the hearing without an assigned attorney because he had not been charged with a crime.[5]
Arrest and Conviction[edit]
On December 1, 2008, Balfour was arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of Donerson, Jason Hudson and King, as well as one count of felony home invasion.[7] At a December 3 court hearing in which Balfour was denied bail, a prosecutor alleged that Balfour had committed the murders out of anger that his estranged wife was dating another man.[8] Balfour's attorney Joshua Kutnick said that his client maintained his innocence in the crimes.[7] Balfour was indicted on December 30.[9] On January 20, 2009, he pleaded not guilty to all charges.[10] He was convicted in May, 2012 and sentenced to 3 life sentences plus 120 years.
Legacy[edit]
In the aftermath of the deaths, Hudson's family announced the creation of the Hudson-King Foundation for Families of Slain Victims, a foundation "to care for the needs of families who have lost relatives to a violent crime," according to a statement released to the press.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Rupa Shenoy (October 25, 2008). "Jennifer Hudson's nephew missing after slayings". Associated Press. Archived from the original on November 11, 2008. Retrieved December 20, 2011.
- ^ Sophia Tareen (October 27, 2008). "Singer's 7-year-old nephew found dead in SUV". Associated Press. Archived from the original on November 11, 2008. Retrieved December 20, 2011.
- ^ Staff writer (October 28, 2008). "ME: Hudson's nephew shot multiple times". UPI. Retrieved December 20, 2011.
- ^ Deanna Bellandi (October 31, 2008). "Police: Gun found in lot used in Hudson slayings". Associated Press. Archived from the original on November 11, 2008. Retrieved December 20, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e Don Babwin (November 10, 2008). "Man questioned in Hudson case to stay in prison". Associated Press. Archived from the original on November 11, 2008. Retrieved December 20, 2011.
- ^ Staff writer (November 11, 2008). "Suspect in Hudson slayings to remain in jail". Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved December 20, 2011.
- ^ a b Don Babwin (December 3, 2008). "Estranged relative charged in Hudson family deaths". USA Today. Retrieved December 20, 2011.
- ^ Don Babwin (December 4, 2008). "Man charged with murdering singer's kin". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved December 20, 2011.
- ^ Staff writer (December 30, 2008). "William Balfour Indicted on Hudson Murders". OK!. Retrieved December 20, 2011.
- ^ Staff writer (January 21, 2009). "Hudson accused pleads not guilty". BBC News. Retrieved December 20, 2011.
- ^ Beth Perry (October 30, 2008). "Jennifer Hudson Announces Foundation for Murder Victim Families". People. Retrieved December 20, 2011.
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