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

The Jennifer Hudson Family Murders Trial Update (Weekly Re-Cap) The People Vs. William Balfour

April 29, 2012 By Ladyglen CHICAGO - On Day 3 of the trial, April 25, 2012, the state opened by calling LuAnn Snow of the States Attorney’s Office Sexual Homicide Division who testified that on November 17, 2008, she deposed Tyrone Dunbar (witness for the prosecution), who stated during the deposition that William Balfour had a gun on him when Balfour took him to a gas station to get change so that he could buy crack cocaine from Balfour. The prosecution then called Chief Medical Examiner of Cook County, Dr. Mitra Kalekar, considered an expert in the field of forensic pathology and who performed the autopsy of Julian King on October 28, 2008. Dr. Kalekar set the "day of death" of Julian King as October 27, 2008. She testified that there were no signs of rigor mortis and that the body was in the early stages of decomposition. Dr. Kalekar testified that the body had been laying "face down" for a long period of time and that there were two gunshot wounds to the right side of the head. Dr. Kalekar concluded that Julian King died of multiple gunshot wounds by homicide. During the showing of the autopsy pictures of Julian King, defendant Balfour appeared to cry. During the defense cross examination, Dr. Kalekar admitted she could not determine the exact date and time of Julian King’s death but, he was "most likely" shot and killed at the location of the SUV and killed laying face down. She also stated that there was a shower curtain "just laying on top of him." To read entire article: http://www.ladyglenchicagostyle.com/News_related_articles.html

Update In The Jennifer Hudson Family Murders Case Trial

January 19, 2012
By Ladyglen

CHICAGO - William Balfour (the only person charged in the murders of Jennifer Hudson’s family members) appeared in court today for a status hearing before Judge Charles P. Burns. The defense informed the court that they needed time to file three (3) motions including a motion to inspect all photographic and physical evidence.

The prosecution informed the court that they have listed and will call Jennifer Hudson as a witness for the prosecution stating "she has knowledge of the suspect, grew up with the suspect and is his sister-in-law." A request by the defense to meet with and question Jennifer Hudson was granted.

The prosecution informed the court that they were ready for trial while the defense stated that they were not prepared for trial. Judge Charles P. Burns noted that the case was "two and a half" (2 ½) years old and set a trial date for April 23, 2012 with jury selections to begin on April 9, 2012. Defense attorney (public defender), Amy Thompson vehemently argued against the trial date stating that they were not prepared to go to trial within the time frame set to no avail.

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Update in the Jennifer Hudson Family Murders Case Trial

November 17, 2011
By Ladyglen

CHICAGO - William Balfour (the only person charged in the murders of Jennifer Hudson’s family members) appeared in court today for a status hearing before judge Charles P. Burns.

The defense informed the court that they had received "two (2) new police reports" from the prosecution and a subpoenaed report form the Illinois State Crime Lab.

The prosecution informed the court that additional fingerprints found at the site of the SVU had been analyzed and that they were NOT the defendants. The prosecution went on to state that they "suspect they’re friends of Jason" (Jason Hudson, Jennifer Hudson’s murdered brother and owner of the SVU where murdered child, Julian King was found in). The prosecution also informed the court that they were waiting on the "police officer’s summaries."

The prosecution stated that they only received notes from the defense from the "medical examiner."

The defense stated that they have one (1) witness' "interview notes" but, that a clerk had left with them.

The judge stated that "we will try this case in February 2012 and that there will be "no more discovery coming."

A continuance was granted "by agreement" to three (3) weeks from today.

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Jennifer Hudson Family Murders Case Trial Update

August 17, 2011
By Ladyglen

CHICAGO - William Balfour (the only person charged in the murders of Jennifer Hudson family members) appeared in court today for a status hearing. It was revealed in court that a glass and other items found in the "SUV" where the child (Julian King) was found had been tested.

The defense informed the court that the prosecution just informed them of an expert witness today and they demanded the name of the prosecution’s expert witness and asked for a continuance to investigate the expert witness. A continuance was granted to two (2) weeks from today.

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Jennifer Hudson Family Murders (Case Update)

July 28, 2011
By Ladyglen

CHICAGO - William Balfour (the only person charged in the Hudson Family murders) appeared in court today for a status hearing before Judge Charles P. Burns. Today’s hearing opened with the judge and both parties immediately convening to the judges chambers for the first ten minutes of the hearing. Afterwards, the judge and both parties returned to open court to continue with the status hearing. It was stated in open court that "additional forensic testing" was being conducted and a continuance was needed because of said testing. The judge granted a three (3) week continuance "by agreement" of both parties at which time it will be determined if the "additional forensic testing" is relevant to the case.

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Update In The Jennifer Hudson Family Murder Case

July 14, 2011
By Ladyglen

CHICAGO - William Balfour (the only person charged in the murders of Jennifer Hudson’s family members) appeared in court today before Judge Charles Burns for a status hearing. The defense (public defenders) informed the court that they were working on getting discovery reports from experts, there was a new witness ("internet expert") with internet information and that they needed to investigate another new witness. The defense asked the court for a continuance so that they could gather expert reports and investigate a new witness. The judge reiterated that the case was two and a half (2 1/2) years old and he wanted to set a trial date by late summer. The judge informed the defense that he was going to meet with their expert because he "want to know what’s going on."

A continuance was granted "by agreement" of both parties to two (2) weeks from today.

After the status hearing, the defendant’s mother, Michele Balfour was spotted in the hallway crying hysterically stating "I’m tired of this."

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Exclusive: Update in the Jennifer Hudson Family Murder Trial

June 10, 2011
By Ladyglen

CHICAGO - William Balfour (the only person charged in the murders of Jennifer Hudson’s family members) appeared in court yesterday for a status before judge Charles P. Burns. The defense (public defenders) informed the court that they had received all discovery from the state. The defense also stated that they were working with an expert and were waiting for a report from said expert and needed additional time while waiting for the report.

It was revealed in court that there were no "eye witnesses" to the crime. The defense also informed the court that they had received the names of two (2) new witnesses and needed a continuance to continue conducting discovery.

A continuance was granted "by agreement" of both parties however, the judge reiterated that he would like to set a trial date for "late summer" for the case is "getting cold."

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Exclusive: *Update In The Jennifer Hudson Family Murder Case*

April 5, 2011
By Ladyglen


CHICAGO - William Balfour (the only person charged in the murders of Jennifer Hudson family members) appeared in court today before Judge Charles P. Burns for a status hearing. The defense (public defenders) Amy Thompson and Cynthia Brown introduced an additional attorney to their team, Timothy O’Hare. The defense informed the court that they were still in the process of investigating witnesses and they needed additional time to continue doing so. The defense also informed the court that they had discussed the matter with the prosecution. A continuance was granted “by agreement” of both the defense and the prosecution. The judge informed the defense that the case was old and that he will allow at least one more continuance if needed however, after that he will set a trial date.
 
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*JENNIFER HUDSON FAMILY MURDER CASE TRIAL UPDATE*

March 10, 2011
By Ladyglen


CHICAGO - William Balfour (the only person charged in the murders of Jennifer Hudson family members) appeared in court today for a status hearing before Judge Charles P. Burns. The defense attorneys stated that they had received all discovery from the prosecution however, they were still in the midst of conducting their own investigation and also need time to file “papers” in case their client is found guilty. The judge informed the defense (public defenders) that the capital punishment issue is off the table now and that the case is 2 years old.

The defense stated that they needed an additional 1 to 2 month continuance to further their investigation. A continuance was granted “by agreement” to less than a month from today.
 
 
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UPDATE IN THE JENNIFER HUDSON FAMILY MURDER CASE

February 10, 2011
By Ladyglen



CHICAGO - William Balfour (the only person charged in the murders of Jennifer Hudson’s family members) appeared in court today before judge Charles P. Burns. The defense (public defenders) asked for a continuance to conduct additional discovery and it was granted “by agreement” of both parties. The judge asked the prosecution if they had obtained the “lab results” in which they nodded yes.
 
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*UPDATE IN THE JENNIFER HUDSON FAMILY MURDER CASE*

January 7, 2011
By Ladyglen


William Balfour, the only person charged in the murder of Jennifer Hudson’s family members appeared in court today for a status hearing before Judge Charles Burns. The defense informed the court that they were still conducting their own investigation and needed additional time. A continuance was granted however, the judge informed the defense that the "case is getting old" and further stated that, "if there is anything the court can do to help expedite the matter to let the court know."

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*UPDATE IN THE JENNIFER HUDSON FAMILY MURDER CASE*

Thursday, December 2, 2010
By Ladyglen

William Balfour (the only person charged in the murder of Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew), appeared in court today before presiding judge Charles Burns. The prosecution informed the judge that they were ready for trial and have been continuing to collect evidence throughout the preliminary proceedings.

Defense attorneys (public defenders), Amy Thompson and Cynthia Brown informed the court that they will be filing "death penalty" pretrial motions and need additional time to subpoena an uncooperative witness.

A continuance was granted "by agreement" of both parties.

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UPDATE IN THE JENNIFER HUDSON FAMILY MURDER CASE

October 21, 2010
By ladyglen

William Balfour (the only person charged in the murders of Jennifer Hudson family members) appeared in court today before judge Mary Roberts (filling in for newly appointed judge Charles P. Burns). The defense informed the judge that they are still conducting their own investigation into the murders and needed an additional thirty (30) day extension. A continuance was granted "by agreement" of both parties and a status hearing was scheduled for after the Thanksgiving holiday.

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EXCLUSIVE: *UPDATE IN THE JENNIFER HUDSON FAMILY MURDER CASE*

August 24, 2010
By ladyglen


William Balfour, the only person charged in the murders of Jennifer Hudson's mother Darnell Donerson, brother Jason Hudson and Nephew Julian King appeared in court today before judge Mary Roberts (filling in for newly appointed judge of the proceedings, Charles P. Burns). It was revealed during today's proceeding that the deposition of a witness in the case was to take place at 1:00 p.m. today in the jury room of the courthouse and that said deposition was to be videotaped. A continuance was granted "by agreement" of both parties and a status hearing was scheduled for a month from today.



In court observing the proceedings were Michele Davis-Balfour (mother of suspect William), Tyrone Hudson and Gregory King (father of murdered child Julian King).

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*UPDATE IN THE JENNIFER HUDSON FAMILY MURDER CASE*

August 3, 2010
By ladyglen

William Balfour, the only person charged in the murder of Jennifer Hudson's family appeared in court yesterday, August 2, 2010 before a new judge. Judge Lawrence Fox who previously presided over the proceedings has retired. Cook County Criminal Court Judge Charles P. Burns has been appointed new judge of the proceedings. A continuance was granted "by agreement" of both parties.
 
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JENNIFER HUDSON FAMILY MURDER CASE UPDATE

June 30, 2010
By ladyglen

William Balfour (suspect in the Hudson family murders) appeared in court today for the ruling on the discovery deposition of prosecution witness Shonta Cathey. Judge Lawrence Fox granted defense motion for discovery deposition of Shonta Cathy (Balfour's girlfriend at the time of the murders), citing Supreme Court Rule 416.

The prosecution asked that the discovery deposition of Shonta Cathey take place in the jury room of the courthouse. The defense argued for the deposition to take place outside of the courthouse. Judge Lawrence Fox ruled that the discovery deposition of Shonta Cathey take place in the jury room of the courthouse.

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Jennifer Hudson Family Murders Update

Thursday, June 24, 2010
By ladyglen

*UPDATE IN THE JENNIFER HUDSON FAMILY MURDERS*

William Balfour, suspect in the Jennifer Hudson Family murders appeared in court today, June 24, 2010. The name "Ms. Cathey" surfaced for the first time in the proceedings as a witness for the prosecution. The defense asked for a leave to file a motion for discovery deposition of "Ms. Cathey." It was revealed in court that "Ms Cathey" (Balfour's girlfriend at the time of the murders), submitted evidence "orally" to the prosecution and is the prosecution's essential witness.

The prosecution argued that there is no need for the defense to conduct a discovery deposition of "Ms. Cathey" stating anything the defense need to know about "Ms. Cathey" they can ask their client (Balfour).

The defense (public defenders), cited Supreme Court Rule 416 in support of their argument. Judge Lawrence Fox ruling on discovery deposition of "Ms. Cathey" continued by agreement to a week from today.

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JENNIFER HUDSON FAMILY MURDER *UPDATE*

May 7, 2010
By ladyglen



William Balfour, defendant in the Hudson Family murders appeared in court yesterday, May 6. Balfour, represented by public defenders and the prosecution asked judge Lawrence G. Fox for a continuance to conduct additional discovery. A continuance was granted "by agreement" of both defense and prosecution. Balfour's mother, Michelle Balfour-Davis stated before the status hearing that "they have nothing on my son" as the reason for all the continuances

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JENNIFER HUDSON FAMILY MURDERS *UPDATE*

On Wednesday, March 31, 2010 William Balfour, defendant in the Hudson Family Murders appeared in court before judge Lawrence Fox. The defense attorneys asked that all shackles be removed from Balfour before being brought into court. The defense informed the judge that they had received the “lab report” as part of the discovery process. A continuance was requested “by agreement” and granted by the judge.