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CHICAGO, Ill. -- The body of a 7-year-old boy found in an SUV on the South Side of Chicago Monday morning has been identified as Julian King - the nephew of Jennifer Hudson and son of her sister, Julia, Chicago police officials announced on Monday afternoon.
Access Hollywood's Tony Potts, who is on the scene in Chicago, reported it was Jennifer who identified the boy's body.
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"She came in strong, very solemn," a spokesperson for the Chicago Medical Examiner's office told reporters. "Seven family members held hands and said a short prayer."
Officials said Jennifer identified the body on a black-and-white TV screen in a room adjacent to where Julian's body was held.
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Chicago police spokeswoman Monique Bond said the boy, like his grandmother and uncle, had been shot. An autopsy was scheduled for Tuesday, according to The Associated Press.
In addition, William Balfour "remains a person of interest," police added. However, "no suspects have been named."
Julian was found inside Jason Hudson's white SUV in the 1300 block of S. Kolin Avenue on Chicago's South Side at around 8 AM on Monday.
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Julian was discovered missing on Friday afternoon, as news broke that Jennifer's mother, Darnell Donerson, and brother, Jason, had been shot and killed inside Donerson's Chicago home.
Soon thereafter, an Amber Alert was issued for Julian and the FBI had been called in to assist in the search, according to reports.
At the time, authorities believed Julian might have been with his stepfather, William Balfour, who police were also seeking at the time. Authorities apprehended Balfour late Friday night, but the boy was not found with him.
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On Sunday, Balfour was transferred to the Illinois Department of Corrections due to parole violations, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Balfour has reportedly been on parole since 2006, after serving almost seven years in jail for convictions on attempted murder, vehicular hijacking and receiving stolen property.
Balfour's transfer is reportedly unrelated to the murders or kidnapping investigation, and no charges have been filed against him.
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The Sun-Times reported that Balfour was believed to be near the Hudson residence on the South Side of Chicago, where he reportedly once resided as well, at about 9 AM on Friday - when the neighbors reported hearing gunfire.
His mother, Michele Davis Balfour, defended her son for the second day in a row on Sunday, telling the Sun-Times that she did not believe he was involved in the killings.
However, she reportedly noted the separation between Balfour and his wife, Julia Hudson, and she also said her son had spoken of divorce two weeks ago.
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pure1I send my energy and love to you and your family in this valley that you are walking in. I want you to always remember that God said, " BE NOT DISCOURAGED NOR DISMAYED I AM THE LORD THY GOD." when wwe fall into a dark place he will truly be your light. I walked the same walk you are walking right now, know that God has you and yours covered no matter what it may look like.report abuseposted November 7, 2008 2:51 PM PST
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Tina jMay god guide u through this and alway's remember through it all god is alway's in control my prayer's are with u and your sister may god be a light onto your path way....!report abuseposted November 2, 2008 11:17 AM PST
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Foxxy22Jen, Iam so sorry for your lost........U and ur family r in my paryes.........For all u ppl out there that is putting nasty %@!*# on here alot Her and Her family members that she just lost, u really need to get bc what if that happened to u.report abuseposted October 30, 2008 2:26 PM PDT
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miaWords cannot explain the hurt you're feeling, just remember you're a young, strong and beautiful woman with all the talent in the world. Your family didn't have to go like they did. Thank goodness Illinois has the death penalty! You and your sister really need each other for support and when you're ready to come back and entertain us we will be there with open arreport abuseposted October 30, 2008 12:48 AM PDT
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evilbeeJennifer to you and your family, May God be with you. I know it is so hard to loss loved ones ,but to loss them to violence is never easy. My grandmother always tells us that our days are numbered at birth. Just keep in mind that you will met again. Love you Jenniferreport abuseposted October 29, 2008 6:35 PM PDT
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girLgadiSexcuse me! no racist here pliz... we are all here for jen... not talking bad about other people background... we are d people of the world, we share d air we breath... why must u say sumthingy bad about asian... can't u guys think? use common sensereport abuseposted October 29, 2008 5:02 AM PDT
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SexiiRedRoseOMG Mrs Hudson May My Deepest Regards Goes Out To You And The Rest Of Your Family May God Be With You In your most Needed Time Im so Sorry This Is Happening To You Girl Keep Your Head Up Stay Prayed Up And You Will Get Through This Most Toughest Times....Peace And Love One Of Your Biggest Fan's I loved You In The Movie Dream Girls And Sex In The City.....report abuseposted October 28, 2008 7:24 PM PDT
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Kewlnessi wuz jst looking at all these comments and thinking.... am i the only one thinking this? tht almost everyone who comments has to say something about someone elses comment! lol...report abuseposted October 28, 2008 6:22 PM PDT
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Ms Redd-PeachesI am so sorry for your loss all of my family wishes you well.report abuseposted October 28, 2008 6:06 PM PDT
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PearlineAll things happen for a reason. Keep the faith and my family and I are praying for you to be strong. They will apprenhend those that are responsible, and they will not have any peace until they pay for what they did. We love you, keep the faith.report abuseposted October 28, 2008 5:40 PM PDT
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