Jennifer Hudson's Mother and Brother found dead, grandson missing
 

That's incredibly sad - she just got engaged, too.

damn

I just received an email about this. This is really sad and I am certainly praying for she and her family...

:( sad.

This is absolutely horrifying.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/10/2...rss_topstories

Apparently, they have a suspect in custody as of right now.

Not a surprise that they're moving so quickly - high profile case like this, they're probably putting a little extra manpower behind the investigation.

But they still have no idea where the little boy is.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/10/2...rss_topstories

Sister begs for son's safe return.

:(

This is the second article I've read about this tragedy and both mentioned how neighbors said they'd heard gunshots that morning or earlier in the day -- why didn't they call the police???!??!?!!!!?

What a horrible, terrible crime. I hope that little boy is ok, I can't imagine what his mother and Jennifer are going through right now.

Some people just don't want to get involved for whatever reason. When my friend's house was broken into (and they took practically everything, including a car) the neighbors saw everything. But none spoke up.

It also seems as though they might be in an area with a higher crime rate, so maybe gunshots isn't that unusual???

as heard on the Tom Joyner Morning Show....unconfirmed reports out of CBS Chicago, that the 7 year old was found however, no word yet as to if he is alive...stay tuned.

also related:


http://cbs2chicago.com/local/body.fo....2.849482.html

Sad news from Chicago:

http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/10/27/...son/index.html

Hearing a report now that they have confirmed that it is King...if anyone has a link that confirms this, please post.

Haven't seen a report confirming it's King. Just that a child's body was found in a white SUV matching the description of the one that was missing (same license plate). That sounds pretty definite though.

ETA: I was really hoping he had gotten away and was hiding somewhere, scared.

I seriously hope this man gets death. Does Illinois have the death penalty?

ETA: NM-YES THEY DO! GOOD!

This is just awful. That poor child.

Unfortunately, its officially confirmed..

http://www.wflxfox29.com/Global/stor...8&nav=menu98_3

My heart goes out to her and her family.

They might as well not. They have executed 12 people between 1962 and now with the first coming in 1990 and the last coming in 1999 (all under Republican governors). Ryan suspended the death penalty in I think 2001 and commuted the sentences of everyone on death row. I think it has since been reinstated, but I don't see Illinois using it again any time soon.

Yeah. The death penalty is highly unlikely, unless Illiois decides it wants to make a statement in this case because it's relatively high profile.

This is sick. Did they say what the motive was?

Absolutely heartbreaking. :(

I'm watching Nancy Grace... a chill went up my arm when I heard about the little boy... sad, just sad :(

I don't think so. At least one of the neighbors where the truck was found recalls it being there since (if I recall the article correctly) Saturday or Sunday...they didn't even put two and two together for the longest! And then the neighbors not even calling 911 after hearing gun shots-there appears to be a band of dimwits residing in certain neighborhoods.

I honestly cried this morning. There is no reason to kill a child.

When you're in the hood you're used to hearing gunshots. And, don't forget about the "no snitching" rule that some follow.

Well I understand that. But I obviously grew up differently as my father is an officer of the law. I know that you can't always trust the police (some depts. or individual cops are really just a joke), but if you live next to me, rest assured if there is significant or unusual trouble in your home, I'm dialing 911! That's just me and that's just my nature. Help if you can.

This is no joke. We have a high-risk youth program where I work and some of these kids have witnessed things that no child should have to see. They allude to things that have happened but they would NEVER go to the police over anything that happens outside of their own "families." And, if something happens within their "families" they take care of it themselves.

Very true. I know that people think "What? Why don't they just tell someone!?" but that's honestly not all to the story. Yes it seems outlandish that one would keep this kind of thing quiet, but that is how they have grown up.

I totally understand where you are coming from, BabyPink. I, due to my parents, live in a better part of Chicago where I could walk down the block and talk to my alderman if I wanted to. But if I go visit my friends in Hyde Park (outside of U of Chicago), I keep walking if I see something up. Sorry, but I am not putting myself at risk. Risk here being greater than just getting mugged.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/12/01/...rss_topstories

Man has been arrested in connection with Hudson family killing.

"He was with one of his three girlfriends the night of the slaying.":rolleyes:

well if that's true he's not guilty.

The next line I think is worse:

"He was with Diana that night and with Kate in the morning," she said.

Woooow.

Although stuff can happen anywhere, I wouldn't classify Hyde Park as a "rough" area. Hyde Park has pockets, meaning there are little areas where you might want to be a bit more careful. On a side note, stuff has really gotten out of hand in this city, especially in Englewood in the past 3 years.

Hyde Park isn't the worst area, but there are trouble spots. Plus, once you head out of the U of C area, it gets progressively worse.

And yes, the city has gotten worse. It makes me sad to see my city slowly destroying parts of itself.