STACKS Magazine would like to give our condolences to award winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson. According to reports, Hudson’s mother and brother were found fatally shot to death Friday afternoon in Chicago. The incident is said to be a result of a domestic dispute. Reports also said that Hudson’s 7-year-old nephew, Julian King, was taken from the scene. Police have issued an amber alert for the missing child and a reward has been offered for his safe return. Hudson’s brother-in-law, William Balfour, was arrested Saturday and charged with a parole violation and is said to be a person of interest in the double homocide. Balfour is the estranged husband of Hudson’s sister, Julia, and is the step-father of the missing child.

Hudson’s publicist, Lisa Kasteler, said in a statement:
“We can confirm that there is an ongoing investigation concerning the deaths of Jennifer Hudson’s mother, Darnell Donerson, and her brother, Jason Hudson. No further comment will be made and the family has asked that their privacy be respected at this difficult time.”


UPDATE: We’re sad to report that news updates have revealed that the body of Jennifer’s nepwhew, Julian King, has been found inside a SUV that was also taken from the crime scene.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jennifer and her family during this extremely difficult time!

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