World & Nation
The estranged brother-in-law of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson has been arrested for the murders of her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew.
Dec. 1, 2008
Julian King has been missing since Friday, the day the actress’ mother and brother were found dead.
Oct. 26, 2008
Entertainment & Arts
Friends and relatives of Jennifer Hudson are expected at her childhood church in Chicago for an evening memorial service to mourn the Oscar-winning actress’ slain mother, brother, and nephew.
Nov. 2, 2008
Chicago police confirmed they have found the gun used in the killings of the mother, brother and nephew of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson.
Nov. 1, 2008
Actress Jennifer Hudson’s brother-in-law was charged Tuesday in Chicago with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of home invasion in the deaths of three members of Hudson’s family.
Dec. 3, 2008
Jennifer Hudson’s relatives are gunned down in the family’s Chicago home; her nephew, 7, is missing.
Oct. 25, 2008
Chicago police will not call William Balfour a suspect in the slayings. Authorities say he is in violation of parole.
Oct. 27, 2008
They say jealousy drove William Balfour to kill three of the singer’s relatives.
Dec. 4, 2008
In her first statement since burying her slain mother, brother and nephew, Jennifer Hudson thanked her fans for their encouragement during the tragic ordeal.
Nov. 15, 2008
Julian King, 7, was shot like his uncle and grandmother, police say. His body was found in an SUV.
Oct. 28, 2008