The Chicago Sun-Times reported that actress and singer Jennifer Hudson and her family identified the body of her 7-year-old nephew Julian King on the afternoon of October 27, 2008.Chicago Sun-Times: Jennifer Hudson Identifies Body of Nephew October 27, 2008) The body was reportedly found in a white SUV three days after Hudson's mother and brother were found shot to death in their Chicago home.

Julian King was the seven-year-old nephew of Oscar winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson. King was missing and believed to have been abducted from the scene of the double homicide where, on October 24, 2008, police found both Hudson's mother and brother shot to death. An Amber Alert had been issued for the missing boy, and his mother, Julia Balfour, had publicly appealed to the kidnapper, asking for the release of her son.CNN: Amber Alert Issued... (October 24, 2008) ABC News: After Killings, Hudson's Sis Pleads for Son (October 26, 2008)On Sunday, October 26, 2008, Hudson offered a $100,000 reward for anyone who could help provide information so that King can be found and returned safely to his mother.CNN: Hudson offers $100,000 reward for nephew's safe return (October 26, 2008) Police believe that King was alive when he was taken from the family's home on Friday, October 24, 2008 and was killed in the SUV where his body was found.EOnline: Police: Hudson's Nephew Likely Died in SUV (October 30, 2008) A handgun was also 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) A private memorial service is being held for family 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)

William Balfour was arrested for all three slayings and home invasion in Dececmeber 2009. On January 20, 2009, he pled not guilty on all charges. Chicago Sun Times: Balfour Pleads Not Guilty to Killing Hudson Family (January 20, 2009)