Jennifer Hudson’s mother and brother slain

Oct 26, 2008 by Ian Evans

Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson’s mother and brother were found shot dead in her mother’s Chicago home on Friday.

Cook County Medical Examiner’s office identified the victims as Hudson’s mother, Darnell Donnerson, 57, and her brother Jason Hudson, 29.

The suspect in the case, 27-year-old William Balfour, is in police custody.

An Amber Alert has been issued to find Hudson’s nephew, 7-year-old Julian King.