5th Update:
Police Supt. Jody Weis says the body found on Chicago’s West Side is that of 7-year-old Julian King. The identity of the body also was confirmed this afternoon by the Cook County medical examiner’s office, where an autopsy will be done Tuesday.
The boy’s aunt, actress-singer Jennifer Hudson and three other relatives went to the office and identified the body, authorities said.
Chicago police brought Julian’s body to the medical examiner’s office about 12:15 p.m., said office spokesman Sean Howard.
Hudson and relatives arrived about three hours later. When the group entered a viewing room at the office Hudson held her head down, as if praying, Howard said.
The family identified Julian via a video screen mounted on a wall that showed his face, according to Howard.
With Hudson were two other aunts of Julian’s, an uncle, three other family members, two detectives, Howard and a medical examiner, the spokesman said.
When they saw the boy’s face on the screen, Hudson told investigators, “Yes, that is him,” Howard said.
4th Update: From the Chicago Tribune
Sources say that police have told the Hudson family that the body found on Chicago’s West Side is that of 7-year-old Julian King.
3rd Update: The boy was shot multiple times in the back of the vehicle. Police are checking Balfour’s clothing for gunshot residue. Bullet casings were found in Julian’s room Friday. The police superintendent is holding a press conference at 4 pm CT.
2nd Update: Hudson family members are headed to medical examiner’s.
Update: The SUV has been identified as the missing white SUV. They are still working on identifying the young boy found in the backseat of the car. Neighbors believe the car was parked in the area on Sunday or during the early morning hours today.  The Hudson family, assuming the worst, have organized a noon church vigil.
William Balfour’s alibi for his whereabout during the time of the murders has been contradicted by his girlfriend.
It looks like the worst has happened. From FOX news in Chicago:
Police today found a child’s body in a GMC Suburban found parked at 1313 S. Kolin on the city’s West Side. So far, there’s no identification but authorities fear it could be the body of seven-year-old Julian King.
King disappeared Friday after his grandmother and uncle were found murdered in their Englewood home. The grandmother was actress/singer Jennifer Hudson’s mother.
Police are holding the estranged husband of Justin’s [sic] mother but so far, there are no charges.
Senseless. Whoever did this is a monster. Really, I have no more to say at the moment. My thoughts and prayers go out to Jennifer and her family at this time…
I’m nauseous at the thought of this. My heart goes out most of all to Julia. She lost her only brother, her mother, and precious child all at once. My condolences to her and Jennifer. I don’t know the proper punishment for the vile creature that did this. I know there is nothing more heinous than the murder of a child. Ugh, speechless.
My heart just breaks for the Hudson family, especially Julian’s mother. She has lost a mother, brother, and now her son. As some have said here the past few days, I don’t know if I could remain sane after going through so much unimaginable tragedy. My thoughts and prayers remain with her and the entire family.
Sickening…on so many levels. :glurps_tb:
I’m very worried about Julia in particular. Not only is she dealing with the loss of her mother, brother and son..but if this Balfour is indeed the killer she’s going to be feeling lots of guilt on top of it all. A situation like that, I’d be on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
Ohhh…that f**ker! Those were my first words upon reading about this 7 year old child, Julian, being murdered. I want to believe innocent until proven guilty, but it’s really hard to do when you read all these details. I am conflicted about the death penalty; but, in cases like this, I admit I believe in ridding the Earth of people who commit these kinds of acts. We don’t need them and they apparently don’t need anyone else. I don’t know Jennifer and her family but I am so very sad for them. Maybe, maybe one tiny good thing can come from this. Maybe someone else will be spared because someone read this and was alert or did something for Domestic Violence Awareness Week. Something. Anything.
There is a very warm room down below complete with demon’s that will make whatever demon lives inside this sick excuse for a human look tame. Hope he enjoys his eternal stay, SOON. Yes I believe in the death penalty and OMG a 7 yr old child. Madness. Sickening. Gutt wrenching.
Maybe this will sound insensitive but it’s not suppose to. I live in Chicago and it seems that every other day I hear about a child being killed. Everyday there is at least 1 murder in the news. It makes me sick everytime but I’m not shocked anymore by it. I truely hope that something positive will come out of this all this. Change for the better in Chicago. It sucks knowing you live in the murder capital of the USA. My heart and my prayers go out not only to the Hudson Family but to every family in Chicago who has had lost someone by violence this year.
llamacook, I’m on the way out the door and have lots to say, but hopefully this will raise awareness on a number of social issues. Last I heard on the news before this happened, our murders this year have outpaced larger cities like NY and LA. I’m not sure about the rate.. but it’s out of control. Yes, any child or any life lost is a huge tragedy. It’s sad that it takes it happening to a famous family for people to take notice. That by no means diminishes this tragedy or the concern people feel for Jennifer and Julia, though. I hope that makes sense. I’m late!
My heart just breaks to know what lies ahead for Jennifer and Julia. May God comfort their family during this most difficult time. All this hurt was unnecessary.
pj, you make perfect sense.
My heart goes out to this family. It is hard enough to cope with the loss of one loved one let alone three with one a small child. I just don’t understand how anyone could do something like this. I am so very sorry for Jennifer and her entire family.
very sick person who did this
I am also concerned for Julia, especially if it turns out Balfour did this. I don’t know how she will be able to bear it. I really don’t.
I’m watching Nancy Grace right now. Diana DeGarmo is coming up as a guest.
Here’s a question. The people who live in the neighborhood swear the car didn’t show up until Sunday, but Balfour has been in custody for the past three days…
I’m crying for the living. To lose a mother, a brother and a son…..it’s just indescribable pain. I can’t even begin to imagine it. I hugged my mom so hard this morning when news about the baby came out. I pray that the sisters find the Peace needed to keep them going.
mj I was thinking about that too. Either it’s not him or maybe he had an accomplice?
This new article from the Chicago Sun Times gives some new details and is just heartbreaking. They note Julian was wearing a white tee shirt, which I’m assuming was under the striped shirt he was last seen in.
Unfortunately, no one seems real clear as to when the car showed up. I live on a city-ish street, and really don’t pay a whole lot of attention to cars parked on it. A car could be on my street for a day or so and I wouldn’t really pay much attention to it. But I think if there was an APB on a vehicle, maybe I’d be looking… I just don’t know.
My gut tells me it was Balfour. What do you all think?
I guess I hope it was only the person they apprehended otherwise there is some other nutjob on the lose and possibly Julia and Jen might be fearful. This way at least they are safe. This shit just sucks. I mean the fear of stuff like this is a modern day reality. Safety is always an issue. Domestic violence is always an issue, but add to this a child’s murder, and it’s just over the top insane.
Umm….. this is a big city. There are about 20 cars on my block. Just sayin…
There is no question in my mind who did this. No doubt forensic science will confirm or not. Nancy Grace is a hawk.
You know what’s scary… if Jennifer had been there that morning, she’d be dead too.