The mother and brother of actress and singer Jennifer Hudson were found shot to death in their home on the South Side of Chicago on October 24, 2008. The body of Hudson's 7-year-old nephew Julian King was found in a parked car on October 27, 2008, and a gun believed to have been used in the shootings was found nearby two days later.CBS2 Chicago: Police Find Suspected Hudson Murder Weapon (October 29, 2008) William Balfour is the only suspect at this point but he has not been officially charged in connection to the murders.CNN: Man hed in deaths of Jennifer Hudson's kin (October 25, 2008)The Associated Press: Jennifer Hudson's Nephew Missing After Slayings (October 25, 2008)

A memorial service was held at Hudson's church in Chicago, on November 2, 2008, for family and friends of the victims. Part of the service was open to the public. Hudson was not expected to attend the service.Chicago Tribune: Family, friends mourn Hudsons at memorial service (November 2, 2008)

The mother and brother of actress and singer Jennifer Hudson were found shot to death in their home on the South Side of Chicago on October 24, 2008. The bodies of Hudson's mother, Darnell Donerson, and brother, Jason Hudson, were discovered at approximately 2:45 p.m. The shooting may have resulted from a domestic dispute.MTV News: Jennifer Hudson's Relatives Murdered in Chicago (October 24, 2008)

Hudson's 7-year-old nephew, Julian King, was pronounced missing as well, and his body was found on October 27, 2008, in a car in Chicago. Police believe that King was alive when he was taken from the family's home on Friday, October 24, 2008, and that he was shot and killed in the SUV where his body was found.EOnline: Police: Hudson's Nephew Likely Died in SUV (October 30, 2008) A handgun was found in a lot about a block away from the SUV and is believed to be the murder weapon.TMZ: Murder Weapon Recovered (October 30, 2008)

Officials have arrested William Balfour as a suspect in the homicides and he is currently being questioned.CNN: Man held in deaths of Jennifer Hudson's kin (October 25, 2008)The Associated Press: Jennifer Hudson's Nephew Missing After Slayings (October 25, 2008) Though Balfour is the only known suspect, some evidence suggests that more than one person may have been involved.Chicago Tribune: Latest in Jennifer Hudson family case...(October 29, 2008)

A private memorial service is being held for family only on Monday, November 3, 2008.EOnline: Police: Hudson's Nephew Likely Died in SUV (October 30, 2008) A memorial foundation has also been set up in honor of Hudson's family. The Hudson-King Foundation for Families of Slain Victims was set up in honor of the victims to help other families of victims of violent crime.People: Jennifer Hudson Announces Foundation for Murder Victim Families (October 30, 2008)