This just in: Jennifer Hudson’s 57-year-old mother, Darnell Hudson Donerson, has been found dead at her home in Chicago, according to two local television stations, WLS-TV and WMMB-TV.
Another body, a male, was also found. A neighbour has reportedly identified him as Jennifer’s brother, Jason.
The two were apparently shot this afternoon. A cousin who lived nearby discovered the bodies.
Stay tuned for more details as they develop!
UPDATE: Chicago Police spokeswoman Monique Bond told the Chicago Tribune that the shooting was believed to be related to a domestic disturbance, but Bond stressed that this was preliminary information. Bond also said a 7-year-old child was reported missing, as is a white 1994 Chevrolet Suburban with Illinois license plate No. X584859, from that location. Public records indicate the Suburban is registered to Jason Hudson.
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Wow that is just devastating. Especially since her life is on such a high right now. The Oscar, the album the new engagement. Tragic, tragic, tragic. My heart goes out to Jennifer Hudson.
OMG, that’s so sad. RIP.
SHe has all these awards and all this money yet she didn’t arrange an environment for her family so that they aren’t safe? I have a feeling her mom was living in the same place she always lived in even before Jennifer got famous.
Her and her family are in my thoughts.
#3, how would you even know that or even make that kind of accusation? It’s like you’re suggesting the mother lived in the ghetto or something and nothing in the news report even suggests that. It’s completely bordering on racist.
Sad face
Rip
You’re in my thoughts & prayers….May they rest in peace…..It’s so sad
#3 I think that statement you made was so ignorant ….It doesn’t matter where you live or how much money you have…..You could be a millionaire locked in a mansion, and tragedy can still strike…..How Ignorant of you
It seems like this is some sort of domestic dispute, as the police are already looking for a suspect and his car. So #3, Anonymous, WHEREVER Jennifer put her mother would not have been safe. Unfortunately someone with a gun can kill you in a $100,000 house or a $5 million dollar house–it doesn’t matter. Racist thoughts shouldn’t enter into it.
I have only deep condolences for Jennifer and her entire family.
This is tragic… Prayers going up for Jennifer and her entire family.
Wow this is just terrible. My heart really goes out to Jennifer and her family. Such a tragedy. I hate to say it, but I would say there is a lot more to this than just someone randomly coming in and shooting them for no reason. Maybe her brother was into something, who knows. Just seems a little strange to me. I guess we will know soon enough, the media is ruthless.
unbelievable!! sad sad news.
you as* can get shot and killed and raped dont matter where you live, im from Chicago the rough part also and it is bad but this can happen anywhere even in hollywood!
This is so sad and i have relatives in the vicinity of 70th and Yale (Englewood hood) and it is rough as hell, hell i got rough relatives but this kind of dtuff can happen anywhere!
god bless you jennifer hudson god is with you you will always be in the spot light and i want you to know jesus love you and so do i god bless you
god bless you jennifer hudson and your family at this time and jesus love you
My god give Jennifer and family the strength through this difficult time..
News report thinks it has something to do with a paroled cousin and a child. So sad. RIP
That is a bad side of town to live on. If you got money like she got money you got to get your mom out that area. You and your family become a target when you become famous. People who are struggling and barely making it are going to do what they have to do to get some of what you got. Its a sad situation God bless the family/
Wow that is so shocking and so sad.
What a nasty person Jennifer Hudson is. Get your family out of the ghetto! You have the money! Just shows she’s an insanely selfish individual.
Jennifer’s mother refused to leave the neighborhood. She had ties to the community. It’s irrelevant anyways because her killer was her daughter’s boyfriend. The police are saying it was a domestic dispute. That kind of violence can happen even in the best neighborhoods. There is an Amber Alert out for Jennifer’s 7 year old nephew Julian. He was kidnapped by the step-father after he murdered Jennifer’s mother and brother.
It appears the boyfriend was an asshole who was clearly living on the wrong side of the law. Jennifer’s sister is a weak useless human being for choosing such a loser and exposing him to her family. I blame that chick. Him (for being a criminal) and her (for fucking him and bringing him home). CHOOSE YOUR COMPANY AND RELATIONSHIPS BETTER!!! (the guy even LOOKS like a nut in his photo).
oh dear……thoughts and prayers to Jennifer and her family…..
And here’s a fact about that murderous loser that Jennifer Hudson’s sister brought home to the family: he was out on parole for… you guessed it.. ATTEMPTED MURDER. Again, both him and Hudson’s sister are losers — it’s unfortunate Jennifer, her mother and her brother had to pay the price.
WTF?! OMG! I FEEL HER PAIN.
This is horrible. I hope they are able to find the nephew swiftly and safely. Poor thing :o(.
#3……….I can’t even believe your cold-hearted judgemental nerve. You don’t know these people and your dumb ignorant stereotyping stupidity isnt needed especially now. Shit happens to the rich-poor-famous-unknown and or you to act like it doesn’t says alot about your ass.
You have pissed me off and you had better be glad I can’ snatch you through cyberspace because believe right now if I could, your behind would be getting a beatdown worthy of your ignorant ass.
So much ignorance, supposition and assumption, and just stupid gone mad up in here. I’m from Chi-town and this idea that because they’re black and this happened they MUST live in the ghetto is jacked.
Yes, they lived “south” of Chicago, but it certainly doesn’t mean they are from the “ghetto.” Jennifer’s mom and family were content with where they were because that was the house her mom had raised her family in and she chose to stay there. There is nothing wrong with remaining frugal and appreciating the simpler things in life even after you can afford a more lavish lifestyle. In fact, it’s a refreshing change of attitude from many other idiots who move into a mansion just because they can. And like many others have said, one can get murdered in the ghetto, in the suburbs, or in a huge mansion in beverly hills. Money has nothing to do with that.
All this speculation and judgement is not necessary. I will pray for Jennifer because she is going to have nothing but God’s grace to rely on to get through this. I can’t imagine losing my mother and one of my siblings in such a violent manner like this, and at the same time. RIP.
28….It’s a tragedy when any innocent life is lost. That said, “TheMirror” is the last person here that should scold anyone for stereotyping people. And before you call others ignorant and threaten to give them a “beatdown”, perhaps you should reflect on the chronically ignorant nature of your own posts. Hypocrisy, thy name is “TheMirror”. And before you get any ideas about physically assaulting me as well for calling you out on your hypocrisy, don’t make threats you can’t begin to back up.
God bless Jennifer and the rest of her family and I hope they find her nephew alive.
32………..People like yourself who hide behind generic “anonymous” tags while they toss out judgement stones are a joke with your “chronically ignorant nature let alone posts.” Let me clue you in dude. If you’re that obtuse to believe I got the power to quote; “snatch you through cyberspace because believe right now if I could, your behind would be getting a beatdown worthy of your ignorant ass,” I guess all I can ask is “are you this stupid offline too?
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well i know for a fact that the neighborhood protected jennifer and her family, but this can happen anywhere so effing think it cant, it has happened in Hollywood and so called rich hoods so get up off that oh it was in the ghetto shyt!
Mirror, save your name calling for another post. Two innocent people died and all you want to do is pick fights with people. Don’t you have any shame?
fuc* all the racial damn fussing, who gives a damn, as far as im concerned whites can stay with whites and blacks can stay with blacks but try telling that to white women… RIP DARNEL DONERSON AND JASON HUDSON !
God be with the hudson family right now. justsayin’ is right. Give it a rest Themirror. Show some respect.
37 & 39 both “and anyone else for that matter”,,,,,,,,,,,,First up, you and no army will tell me what I can’t say. Second up. You want to dole out instructions on how to conduct oneself, you start with the judmental asshole who set it off and not me. You jump down their ass for daring to think they know how Jennifer’s family was living, and accusing her of “leaving them behind.” I know better than anyone what Jennifer is dealing with right now and neither one of your asses will dictate how I respond here or anywhere else for that matter. How damn dare your hypocritical asses? You’re as freaking nasty as you want to be MOST of the time, and then going to have the nerve and try to police me? going to tell me I’m not respecting and giving up propers? Maryjane bite me, and Justsayin, your nasty hearted ass better not even mention my name again or it’s really on. Got that?
Best wishes to Jennifer Hudson and her family and all the other nameless victims of violence that we don’t hear about….As for you, “TheMirror”, did you forget your Paxil this morning? Before you run off at the mouth callin’ everyone assholes and shit maybe you should look in the mirror. Chill girl. There’s too much hate in the world already. Just sayin’.
40….The sad fact is, more people are being killed in Chicago due to violence than Iraq these days—the latest victims being Jennifer Hudson’s family. This is a time that calls for understanding and tolerance of others, not threats, “TheMirror”. Take your intolerance and disrespect somewhere else.
I agree with the comment made on Oct 24 I believe anyone can be in danger anywhere and that besides the point where they were living.The point is that Jennifer hudson a lot of support right now
More often crime happens in the ghetto why play the odds distance from that situation would have given them a chance, isn’t your family worth at least that much. Fish don’t fry in the kicthen,beans don’t burn on the grill it takes a whollotta tryn just to get up that hillnow werwe up in the big legue its our turn at bat its you and me baby there aint nuttn wrong with that
This is a true tragedy…no one but the murderer should be the one to blame! You should be able to live where ever you please. Besides it was more then likely someone that knew them…not some drive by. I feel so bad Jeniffer Hudson!
It is not a racist comment, yes her mom was living in a ghetto environment, it don’t take a rocket scientist to see it from the pictures. Heck I make one tenth of what Ms Hudson makes and I made sure and gave my mom what ever it takes to live in a good neighborhood. Lets face it, its easier for bad people to make bad things happen in an area where response times are greater and bad people have easier access to you. Yes I feel bad for her but, ain’t no way in hell my mom and family would have been livin’ in that hell hole. Guess some peoples priorities a little different from mine.
RIP and may bless Jennifer’s family with his comforts and love.
How can a comment be racist if it comes from a brother or a sister? I never liked Jennifer I felt she is over rated. Oscar? Who gets an Oscar for the first movie they are ever in? Now Denzel yes thats acting Halle Berry still far greater ability than Jennifer. But thats besides the point. the family comes first you ghetto dumbass fools out their who don’t realize how dangerous some of our hoods are. One thing an interview on the news , of one of the nieghbors he stated there are so many gun shots around the no one pays attention to gun fire. Come on man lets be real thats too dangerous. What about the children getting hit by stray bullets. Who feels safe in an iraq type environment. I lived in good parts of town and bad, believe me rich people almost have to leave for safety sake. The chance or threat of danger is enough for an educated person to leave a bad area forever. An uneducated or undereducated person will believe that safety is not an issue. It always is get real this is a real concern and do not underscore it. I grew up around chicago you must be crazy or stupid that is a eff up area since the 80’s I was born in Los angelos do you think I would live in South Central?????? Hellllll Noooooo be safe my brothers and sisters protect your familys and yourselves If you can afford to leave a shot em up area please do it. Take you mothers, father, sisters,and brothers with you when you succeed. And by the way name one multi millionaire who lives in the ghetto. I ‘ll show you a murder waiting to happen. My heart goes out to the Hudson Family, but Jennifer you really Fucked up
and to the ignorant poster.
Jennifer’s Mom chose to stay there even after Jennifer offered to move her elsewhere. You can get murdered
anywhere, or have you forgotten that Gianni Versace was murdered coming out of his million dollar mansion.
……….or that Rebecca Shaeffer was murdered answereing the door of her Hollywood apartment…………………………………………..or that Nicole Brown Simpson was murdered at her nice
condo in Beverly Hills………………………………………….need I go on??????
To Lourdes,
Gianni Versace was being stalked by Andrew Cunanan so this wasnt a random act of violence he was murdered because Cunanan had a history of mental illness and issues with rejection as a gay man. William Balfour had been asked to leave Donnerson’s home and he came back there after apparently a restraining order was put on him to keep him out of the house. Yet that doesnt explain Jennifer’s nasty attitude when her behind was flippin burgers at Burger King before she got on American Idol. There have been people who struggled much harder than she did and never made it as far, but are more grateful than she is.
Also Lourdes not to mention that Rebecca Schaefer was a victim of stalking by an obsessed fan that’s why after the actress’ murder California and some other states enacted anti-stalking laws to make it illegal for places like the DMV to give out someone’s home address and other pieces of information because it’s a stalkers paradise.
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