Darnell Donerson

William Balfour Officially Arrested for Hudson Murders

Jennifer Hudson lost a huge part of her family on October 24th. Her mother, brother and nephew were shot to death in their home. The terrible tragedy has finally found some closure. Jennifer’s estranged brother-in-law, William Balfour has been formally arrested for the murder of Darnell Donerson, Jason Hudson and Julian King.

He has been in police custody for suspicion of parole violation. Balfour was almost set free, but he was kept in an Illinois state prison after a panel found him guilty of violating his parole. Reports that he had confessed to his girlfriend gave police an avenue to look down. He has now been transferred to the Cook County prosecutors office where he is awaiting formal charges.

My continued heartfelt wishes for the best to those who lost their loved ones.

Suspect in Hudson Murders, William Balfour, Confesses

Before you get over excited that the crap sack will be spending the rest of his life behind bars, he might still get away with it.

Currently William Balfour is the only lead the police have in the murders of Jennifer Hudson’s mother, Darnell Donerson, along with her brother Jason, and 7 year old nephew, Julian King. The only reason he is sitting in jail is for parole violation. Police are working to get proof to bring murder charges against Balfour.

However, the police might have gotten what they need. The suspect’s girlfriend has come forward and confirmed to police that Balfour confessed to her. He told her he was at Donerson’s home and was involved in the murders and abduction. The girlfriend had told police she saw him with a gun that matches the weapon used in the murders.

Worries that he could have been released by the Illinois Prisoner Review Board for lack of proof that he violated his parole are now over. The Board ruled he did in fact violate his parole. He will remain at Stateville Correctional Center outside Joliet for the time being.

I can only hope that justice will be served.

Source and Photos Via: Chicago Tribune