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Chicago police probe two deaths in home listed to Jennifer Hudson's mother
The Dish Rag by Elizabeth Snead
October 24, 2008
Law enforcement officials in Chicago are investigating the deaths of two people found in a Chicago home where Jennifer Hudson's mother lived.
It is thought her mother, Darnell Donerson, is one of two victims shot and killed in the home.
One of the victims was a woman in her 50s who was shot in the head.
The other was a 29-year-old man who was shot in the chest,
a spokesman for the Cook County medical examiner's office told th Chicago Tribune.
At least one of the victims had defensive wounds, according to police.
A neighbor has told TMZ that the other victim was the Oscar-winning actress-singer's brother Jason.
According to the Chicago Tribune, a 7-year-old boy named Julian King is missing. Police would not say whether he is a relative of the actress.
They are also looking for a white 1994 Chevrolet Suburban with Illinois license plate No. X584859.
The missing boy may be in the vehicle, which, according to public records, is registered to Jason Hudson, Jennifer Hudson's brother.
Jennifer Hudson is not injured, her bodyguard told the Tribune.
A cousin who lived nearby discovered the bodies. When the fire department arrived and discovered the unresponsive bodies, police were brought in.
Public listings show a Jennifer Hudson and Darnell Donerson at the address. Hudson grew up in Chicago, and her mother's name is Darnell Donerson.
Police have taped off the house, which is now a crime scene. A call to Hudson's rep was not immediately returned.
This is so sad.
UPDATE: 5:21 PM
Update: Police are looking for looking for William Balfour, who could be with the missing boy. According to records, Balfour listed Hudson's mother's address as his place of residence this year. Balfour is currently on parole after serving jail time for attempted murder.
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