He could have been released today. Imagine!!The man questioned in connection with the shooting deaths of
Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson’s mother, brother and nephew will remain
in custody for a parole violation, authorities said Monday.
William Balfour, 27, was first detained for questioning on Oct. 24, the
day that Hudson’s mother and brother were found shot to death. Authorities
later said they were holding Balfour for an unspecified parole violation.
At a parole hearing Monday, testimony included one witness who said she
had seen Balfour with a gun.
Another hearing for Balfour was scheduled for Dec. 3.
No one has been charged in connection with the slayings.
Balfour is the estranged husband of the singer’s sister, Julia Hudson,
and the stepfather of 7-year-old Julian King, one of the victims.
Hudson’s mother, Darnell Donerson, and brother, Jason Hudson, were found
shot to death in their South Side Chicago home. The body of 7-year-old Julian
was found three days later in an abandoned SUV on Chicago’s West Side. Police
later found a handgun near the vehicle.
According to the Illinois Department of Corrections, Balfour spent nearly
seven years in prison for attempted murder, vehicular hijacking and possessing
a stolen vehicle. He was free on parole at the time of the shootings.
Hudson won a best supporting actress Oscar for her portrayal of Effie in
the film version of the Broadway musical “Dreamgirls.” She competed on the
third season of “American Idol” in 2004, making it to the top seven contestants
before being eliminated from the contest.
Source: CNN
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