The wheels of justice have turned slowly, but the accused killer of Jennifer Hudson's mom, brother and nephew is finally about to stand trial.
Police say 30-year old William Balfour, the estranged husband of Jennifer's sister, Julia Hudson, killed Hudson's 57-year-old mother, Darnell Donerson and 29-year-old brother, Jason Hudson in their south side Chicago home on October 24, 2008. Hudson's 7-year-old nephew, Julian King was reported missing from the home at the time the bodies were found.
William Balfour
Balfour, already on parole for a 1999 attempted murder conviction, is arrested on the night of October 24.
On October 27, Julian King is found dead in the back of Jason Hudson's Chevrolet Suburban which was parked on the West side of Chicago.
All of the family members died from gunshot wounds.
Prosecutors allege that Belfour flew into a jealous rage because he suspected Julia was dating another man and went to the house to confront her.
He was later indicted by a grand jury on three counts of murder, aggravated kidnapping and home invasion.
Cook County Judge Charles Burns announced Thursday (January 19) that jury selection for Balfour's trial would begin on April 9.
Testimony in the trial is expected to begin on April 23.
Sources: The Chicago Tribune and Eonline.
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