Hudson murder suspect

Subject: Hudson murder suspect Tue Oct 28, 2008 1:38 pm

Hudson Murder Suspect's Alibi Doesn't Add Up

Posted Oct 28th 2008 4:30AM by TMZ Staff

The case is building quickly against William Balfour, the man police sources have pinpointed as the primary suspect in the murder of Jennifer Hudson's family.

More details are emerging: The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting Balfour's girlfriend -- whose house he was arrested at -- has contradicted Balfour's alibi and cops have caught him in at least one other lie. Police have been tracking him through cell phone records.

A neighbor says a man he believes to be Balfour was seen pulling up to his GF's house around noon on Friday, got out of the car "carrying what appeared to be a bottle of liquor," and was wearing a white hooded sweatshirt.

Balfour is in custody, and we're told he's considered the primary suspect.

Subject: Re: Hudson murder suspect Tue Oct 28, 2008 1:39 pm

Balfour Has Anger Management Issues

Posted Oct 28th 2008 11:05AM by TMZ Staff

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ why officials believe William Balfour violated his parole -- he had missed anger management counseling and substance abuse courses that were required as a condition of his release from prison.

Balfour had served time for attempted murder and carjacking. The anger management lapse is ominous, given that he's a "person of interest" in the murders of Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew. As for the substance abuse courses, the Chicago Sun-Times quotes a witness as saying they saw a man resembling Balfour exiting the infamous white SUV "carrying what appeared to be a bottle of liquor."

Several law enforcement sources tell us Balfour could be charged in the murders as early as today, but no timetable is definite.

Subject: Re: Hudson murder suspect Tue Oct 28, 2008 4:46 pm

Celebrity Justice
Like Father, Like Son?

Posted Oct 28th 2008 2:45PM by TMZ Staff

William Balfour -- the "person of interest" in the murders of Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew -- isn't the first Balfour to run afoul of the law.

Balfour's father is currently serving a 30-year prison sentence for murder. His brother served time for drug dealing.

Balfour himself has served time for attempted murder and carjacking.

According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Balfour was a member of the Gangster Disciple Street Gang.

Also according to court docs, Balfour told the judge back in 1999 he had a good relationship with his mother until "she gets an attitude."

Subject: Re: Hudson murder suspect Tue Oct 28, 2008 5:03 pm

wow, i hope this guy gets the death penalty.

Subject: Re: Hudson murder suspect Tue Oct 28, 2008 7:45 pm

Balfour Recently Busted -- Parole Not Revoked

Posted Oct 28th 2008 5:55PM by TMZ Staff

William Balfour -- the "person of interest" in the murders of Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother, and nephew -- was arrested for drug possession earlier this year, but did not have his parole revoked.

Back in June, an officer responded to a shots fired call on the same block as the Hudson family home. When the officer arrived on the scene, he came across Balfour in his car. Balfour exited the vehicle and approached the officer, who detained him. When the cop checked Balfour's car, the officer "observed in plain view a knotted baggie filled with a rock like substance."

He was cited for possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine, a felony. The charges were eventually dismissed. The arrest report noted Balfour was on parole, but said "no warrant will be issued at this time."

Corrections Department spokesman Derek Schnapp told the AP that officials reviewed the case but determined "the evidence that was presented during that time wouldn't have necessarily warranted a violation."

Balfour is currently being held on an unrelated parole violation and he has not been officially named a suspect.

Subject: Re: Hudson murder suspect Wed Oct 29, 2008 5:28 am

Jennifer, my prayers are with you.

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