Darnell Donerson

- Mother of Jennifer HudsonMTV.com: Jennifer Hudson's Relatives Murdered In Chicago (October 24, 2008)
- Lived in ChicagoMTV.com: Jennifer Hudson's Relatives Murdered In Chicago (October 24, 2008)
- Killed on October 24, 2008 in her homeFox News: Jennifer Hudson's Mother, Brother Found Shot... (October 24, 2008)
- Hudson's brother Jason Hudson also killedCBS Chicago: Jennifer Hudson's Mother, Brother Fatally Shot (October 24, 2008)
- Hudson's 7-year-old nephew, Julian King was taken from the scene and found dead on October 27, 2008Arizona Central: Police seek clues in slayings of Hudson relatives (October 28, 2008)
- It is believed King was killed in the SUV where his body was foundEOnline: Police: Hudson's Nephew Likely Died in SUV (October 30, 2008)
- A handgun was found near the SUV and is believed to be the murder weaponTMZ: Murder Weapon Recovered (October 30, 2008)
- A domestic dispute is believed to be behind the killingsMTV.com: Jennifer Hudson's Relatives Murdered In Chicago (October 24, 2008)
- William Balfour, a man in his 20s, is a suspect in the murdersMTV.com: Jennifer Hudson's Relatives Murdered In Chicago (October 24, 2008)
- Balfour was King's stepfather and was previously married to Hudson's sister, Julia HudsonArizona Central: Police seek clues in slayings of Hudson relatives (October 28, 2008)
- A private memorial service is being held for the family on Monday November 3, 2008EOnline: Police: Hudson's Nephew Likely Died in SUV (October 30, 2008)
- The Hudson-King Foundation for Families of Slain Victims has been set up in honor of Hudson's familyPeople: Jennifer Hudson Announces Foundation for Murder Victim Families (October 30, 2008)

Darnell Donerson, the mother of singer and actress Jennifer Hudson, was shot and killed in her home October 24, 2008 together with Hudson's brother, Jason Hudson.Fox News: Jennifer Hudson's Mother, Brother Found Shot... (October 24, 2008)William Balfour, a man in his 20s, has been named a suspect. He pled not guilty on January 20, 2009 for for murdering Donerson.CNN: Hudson's Brother-In-Law Returns to Court (January 20, 2009) Hudson's nephew, Julian King, was taken from the scene and found dead on October 27, 2008.Arizona Central: Police seek clues in slayings of Hudson relatives (October 28, 2008)