Jennifer Hudson Family Murders Trial *VERDICT* (THE PEOPLE VS. WILLIAM BALFOUR)

May 11, 2012 By Ladyglen A verdict was reached today in the Jennifer Hudson Family Murders Trial - The People Versus William Balfour. A jury composed of six men and six women found William Balfour GUILTY of all charges including 3 counts of Murder (Darnell Donerson, Jason Hudson and Julian King), Home Invasion, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle and Kidnaping at Gunpoint among them. The jury started Day 3 of deliberations with a split decision. Early in the day, the jury asked for transcripts and videos of the gas station surveillance where Balfour purchased transmission fluid, Robeson High School surveillance where Balfour’s car was found parked and the police station interview. At 2:35 p.m., the jury still split 9-3 asked for cell phone records. By 3:30 p.m., the jury had reached a decision, finding William Balfour guilty of all charges. While entering the courtroom to hear the verdict, William Balfour looked toward the bench where his mother and younger sister had occupied during the duration of the trial but, they were not present... (Article provided by Ladyglen Chicagostyle On-line Magazine.) To read complete article go to: http://www.ladyglenchicagostyle.com/ARCHIVES.html

Jennifer Hudson Family Murders Trial Update (THE PEOPLE VS. WILLIAM BALFOUR)

May 8, 2012 By Ladyglen CHICAGO - On Monday, May 7, 2012 of the trial, the prosecution started the day by calling Quincy Brown (brought in to testify from prison, dressed in an orange jumpsuit). Brown testified that he met the defendant Balfour, in the summer of 2008. He stated that he became close friends with Balfour, whom he called "Flex." Brown testified that Balfour always called Julia Hudson a derogatory name. He stated that he heard Balfour threaten to kill Julia "around two times." The first time in late July. He testified that Balfour told him "how he’ll kill that fat bitch." The second time, Brown testified, was "a couple weeks before the murders." Brown stated "he said he loved her but, he didn’t like being played with." He testified that Balfour called Jason Hudson "that bitch ass wimp." Brown said he told Balfour, "you shouldn’t worry about that. We’re with females too." Brown testified that on October 24, 2008, at 3:58 p.m., his phone rang and it was "Flex." Brown stated that Balfour told him he was having car problems. Brown stated, he told Balfour what to do but, Balfour insisted he meet him at 71st and Vincennes. Brown testified that Balfour was in a "panic." A "rush." Brown testified that at 4:02 p.m., he received another call from Balfour asking, "How long will it take you to get here?" He testified that in the middle of the call, Balfour clicked over. When he came back on the line, Balfour told him that, "his wife was on the phone and the police were with her." He testified that Balfour said his wife was asking him, "why did you kill them?" Brown testified that when he asked Balfour why would she say that, Balfour answered, "Cuz I got into it with that bitch ass nigger." (referring to Jason... To read complete article go to: Ladyglen Chicagostyle On-line Magazine: http://www.ladyglenchicagostyle.com/News_related_articles.html

Jennifer Hudson Family Murders Trial (Weekly Recap) - THE PEOPLE VS. WILLIAM BALFOUR

May 6, 2012
By Ladyglen

CHICAGO - On Day 6 of the trial, April 30, 2012, the prosecution called Chicago Police Department Detective Anthony Powell who testified that he was assigned to find defendant Balfour’s green Chrysler which he located across the street from Robeson High School. Next on the list, Chicago Police Department Detective Anthony Flowers who testified that he investigated the crime scene at 7019 S. Yale (the Hudson Family home), where he retrieved a dog from the house. He then went to Balfour’s stepmother house located at 7720 S. Coles where he interviewed Angela Shaw and Raymond Balfour (stepmother and brother of the defendant). On October 25, 2008, he interviewed Julia Hudson and Lecretia Acoff. During the defense cross examination, Detective Flowers revealed that they did not find any evidence when he went back to the Hudson house 2 days later... Article provided by Ladyglen Chicagostyle On-line Magazine. To read complete article go to:

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