Following a weekend of tragic events for actress and singer Jennifer Hudson, Chicago authorities have confirmed Monday afternoon that the body found in the back of a white SUV early Monday morning on Chicago's West side, is indeed Hudson's missing nephew Julian King.
According to the Chicago Tribune,
Over the weekend, police issued an Amber Alert for Hudson's seven-year-old nephew who has been missing since the singer's mother and brother were found murdered in their Chicago home Friday. Authorities asked people to look out for a 1994 white Chevrolet Suburban with Illinois license plate X584859.
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Academy Award winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson visits MTV's "Sucker Free" at MTV Studios on September 29, 2008 in New York City..Jennifer Hudson Visits MTV's "Sucker Free" - September 29, 2008.MTV Studios.New York City, New York United States.September 29, 2008.Photo by George Napolitano/FilmMagic.com..To license this image (55909841), contact FilmMagic.com
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L-R) Producer Joe Pichirallo, director Gina Prince-Bythewood, Lauren Shuler-Donner, actors Dakota Fanning, Nate Parker, Jennifer Hudson, Tristan Wilds and Queen Latifah arrive at the LA premiere of "The Secret Life Of Bees" held at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on October 6, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California..Fox Searchlight Presents The LA Premiere Of "The Secret Life Of Bees".Beverly Hills, CA United States.October 6, 2008.Photo by Todd Williamson/WireImage.com..To license this image (55901516), contact WireImage.com
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Actress Jennifer Hudson arrives at the LA premiere of "The Secret Life Of Bees" held at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on October 6, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California..Fox Searchlight Presents The LA Premiere Of "The Secret Life Of Bees".Beverly Hills, CA United States.October 6, 2008.Photo by Todd Williamson/WireImage.com..To license this image (55900966), contact WireImage.com
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Actress Jennifer Hudson arrives at the LA premiere of "The Secret Life Of Bees" held at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on October 6, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California..Fox Searchlight Presents The LA Premiere Of "The Secret Life Of Bees".Beverly Hills, CA United States.October 6, 2008.Photo by Todd Williamson/WireImage.com..To license this image (55900963), contact WireImage.com
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Actress Queen Latifah and Actress Jennifer Hudson arrive at the LA premiere of "The Secret Life Of Bees" held at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on October 6, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California..Fox Searchlight Presents The LA Premiere Of "The Secret Life Of Bees".Beverly Hills, CA United States.October 6, 2008.Photo by Todd Williamson/WireImage.com..To license this image (55900845), contact WireImage.com
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Actors Jennifer Hudson and Nate Parker arrive at the premiere of "The Secret Life Of Bees" held at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on October 6, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California.."The Secret Life Of Bees" Los Angeles Premiere - Red Carpet.The Academy Of Motion Arts & Sciences.Beverly Hills, CA United States.October 6, 2008.Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage.com..To license this image (55899727), contact WireImage.com
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Actresses Queen Latifah and Jennifer Hudson arrive at the premiere of "The Secret Life Of Bees" held at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on October 6, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California.."The Secret Life Of Bees" Los Angeles Premiere - Red Carpet.The Academy Of Motion Arts & Sciences.Beverly Hills, CA United States.October 6, 2008.Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage.com..To license this image (55899707), contact WireImage.com
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Actress Jennifer Hudson arrives at the premiere of "The Secret Life Of Bees" held at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on October 6, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California.."The Secret Life Of Bees" Los Angeles Premiere - Red Carpet.The Academy Of Motion Arts & Sciences.Beverly Hills, CA United States.October 6, 2008.Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage.com..To license this image (55899616), contact WireImage.com
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(L-R) Producer Joe Pichirallo, director Gina Prince-Bythewood, Lauren Shuler-Donner, actors Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson, Nate Parker and Queen Latifah arrive at the premiere of "The Secret Life Of Bees" held at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on October 6, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California.."The Secret Life Of Bees" Los Angeles Premiere - Red Carpet.The Academy Of Motion Arts & Sciences.Beverly Hills, CA United States.October 6, 2008.Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage.com..To license this image (55899029), contact WireImage.com
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Actress Jennifer Hudson arrives at the premiere of "The Secret Life Of Bees" held at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on October 6, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California.."The Secret Life Of Bees" Los Angeles Premiere - Red Carpet.The Academy Of Motion Arts & Sciences.Beverly Hills, CA United States.October 6, 2008.Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage.com..To license this image (55898998), contact WireImage.com
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Local resident, John Louden discovered the abandoned vehicle on the block of South Kolin Avenue early Monday morning after noticing the license plate number matched the one police were looking for.
Authorities arrived on the scene about five minutes after Louden's wife notified them.
"I didn't look in there. I didn't touch it. I knew it was a strange vehicle," he said. "I feel bad about that baby." The body was removed and the SUV was towed away for evidence processing.
Family members, such as Hudson's cousin Rev. Krista Alston are devastated by the horrific news. "It's shocking. It's unreal. We had been praying that it would not come to this," she said. "We know it's a reality now, but it's still shocking."
William Balfour, the estranged husband of the child's mother, Julia Hudson, into custody as a suspect in the double homicide investigation.
Balfour was arrested Friday night at his girlfriend's house and has denied any involvement in King's disappearance. Since his arrest, Balfour has been transferred to a state correctional facility where he is being held on a parole violation and is considered a person of interest in the case.
According to Illinois Department of Corrections spokeswoman Januari Smith, Balfour violated his parole because he is a suspect in the murders and the boy's disappearance.
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By: Holloman on 10/27/2008 12:54PM
I don't have words to say, this is a dream. It has to be this can't be real.Please find the person that did this to this young ladies family.
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By: Pirouette on 10/27/2008 1:05PM
This story gets more and more sad by the day. My prayers and heart go out to Jennifer Hudson.
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By: Annonymus on 10/27/2008 1:05PM
I just think this man should be hung...there was NO necessary reason to kill anyone....he's a sick and poor excuse for a human being....he needs to be tortured and put through pain and punishment until he slowly DIES but being tortured and seeing how that feels!!!
My prayers are with the entire Hudson family...
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By: Hope Coleman on 10/27/2008 1:10PM
I am so sorry for your lost Jennifer may the good make your pain easier. As he handles that evil demand man's
life that will burn in hell FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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By: Cersina on 10/27/2008 1:12PM
May you and your family pull through this tough time. My prayers go out to you and your loved ones.
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By: Hope Coleman on 10/27/2008 1:51PM
I am so sorry for your lost Jennifer may the good Lord
make your pain easier. AS he handle's that EVIL MAN'S
LIFE why he burn in HELL FOREVER.
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By: Joan Pinkney on 10/27/2008 1:15PM
Jennifer, This is a sad time for you. And, only a person experincing what you have can even begin to say they know how you feel or what your going through.I have not. but, this I do know, God will get you through this. You must stay strong and tell the devil he is a lier. He is out to distroy you anyway he can. remember, no one can still the good memories that you have of your love ones. and if yyou live your life for Christ you will see them again. They, if saved, are just sleeping, they are not dead. Put your faith and trust in God. I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers.
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By: Terrance on 10/27/2008 1:20PM
My condolences go out to Jennifer Hudson and her family. After all, if it isn't one thing it is always another. Who so ever is responsible for this need to captured and sentenced for a long time. Unfortunately, matters like this happen everyday, but goes unnoticed. For anyone who may be reading this, I will ask that you pray and continue to pray for anyone who may be experiencing similar circustances.
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By: Ann Brooks on 10/27/2008 1:41PM
My heart goes out to you and your family. My GOD bless you and your love ones. I am so sorry for the loss of your love ones.
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By: Lisa on 10/27/2008 1:23PM
Very sad, their pain just tripled... my prayers go out to this family
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