Body Recovered Believed to Be Julian King

This is the worst news possible. Authorities believe they have recovered the body of 7 year old Julian King who has been missing since Friday.

In what may be the horrible conclusion to an epically tragic weekend for Jennifer Hudson's family, Chicago authorities have recovered the body of a 7-year-old boy fitting the description of the entertainer's missing nephew.

However, there has been no confirmation that the remains, found in an SUV abandoned on a Chicago street, are those of Julian King.

Julian vanished following the slayings of Hudson's mother and brother, who were shot dead in their home Friday. Police issued an Amber Alert and FBI kidnapping experts were called in to help search for a white 1994 Chevy Suburban—the same vehicle in which the body was discovered, about 14 miles from the murder site.

Over the weekend, Hudson and her sister, Julia, the boy's mother, both made emotional pleas for Julian's safe return. The Oscar-winning Dreamgirls star also offered a $100,000 reward and asked fans "to pray for our family."

The boy's stepfather, William Balfour, 27, was detained by police but has not formally been charged. He is currently in the custody of state officials.

Where Is Jennifer Hudson's Nephew?

So horrific, the coverage on Jennifer Hudson's nephew, 7-year-old Julian King is scary. To think that she and her family are dealing with the shock of the deaths of 2 family members and are waiting for news on where her 7 year old nephew is.

There is a lot of evidence and hopefully her nephew will be found. However, this poor child may have watched the murder of 2 members of his family. Whomever is responsible is a sicko and we pray that the murder/murders will be brought to justice.

The Amber alert is here.

This is the person in question.



William Balfour. Balfour has previously been convicted of attempted murder, vehicular hijacking and receiving stolen property; he was paroled in 2006. Balfour's relationship to the Hudson's is currently unknown. Police say he's possibly driving one of two cars: a white 1994 Chevrolet Suburban (IL plate - X584859) or a teal Chrysler Concord (temp tag - 332K823). Police consider Balfour armed and dangerous but has not been charged with anything. Police believe the shooting stemmed from a domestic incident. Balfour has previously listed Donnerson's home as a residence.

TMZ is reporting that the whole incident might stem from a feud between Balfour and Hudson's sister Julia, mother of missing 7-year-old Julian. Julia is a bus driver for the CTA. A posting on her MySpace picture page alludes to the incident, saying, "...William bitch ass sold my car." Pic is after the jump.

Cook County court records show Balfour pleaded guilty in 1999 to attempted murder and vehicular hijacking. He also was convicted in a 1998 case of possession of a stolen motor vehicle, records show.

Balfour was released from the Illinois River Correctional Center in Downstate Canton in May 2006 after serving seven years in prison. He is still on parole, state records show.

Balfour's mother said her son and Julia Hudson were separated and that Donerson had thrown him out of the family home last winter. While standing outside the Wentworth Area police station Friday night with Rev. Jesse Jackson, Michele Balfour denied that her son had anything to do with the slayings.

Family members said she spoke with him Friday afternoon and he seemed as if he had been sleeping. There was no trace of panic or anxiety in his voice, they said.

"I didn't raise no murderer," Michele Balfour said. "He was not a child abductor. They have the wrong person."

2 Bodies Found At Jennifer Hudson's House

This just in:

2 bodies are discovered at the home of Jennifer Hudson in Chicago.

The bodies are believed to be her mother and her brother.

Also a child is reported as being held for ransom.

More news to come.

As per the Chicago Sun Times
Two people were found murdered inside a South Side home Friday, including a woman who is believed to be related to Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson, authorities said.

Two people were found murdered in a South Side home Friday, including one who may be related to Jennifer Hudson.

Two people were found shot at about 3 p.m. in the 7000 block of South Yale, police said. The shooting is believed to be domestic.

Hudson, 26, became famous after appearing on “American Idol” in 2004. She went on to win an Oscar in 2006 for her performance in the film “Dreamgirls.”