The Hudson Murders

Jennifer Hudson, American Idol finalist and the Academy Award winner, here during happier times.

Jennifer Hudson's brother-in-law is set to be charged over the murders of the actress' nephew, brother and mother,

Chicago police have said.

William Balfour, estranged from Hudson's older sister Julia, was quizzed on the day relatives of the Oscar-winning star were found dead in their home.

He was sent to a correctional centre for a parole violation, where on Monday he was arrested and transferred to Chicago police custody.

The 27-year-old is the prime suspect in the deaths of his seven-year-old stepson Julian King, Jennifer Hudson's brother Jason and her mother Darnell Donerson.

Balfour, who has convictions for attempted murder, vehicular hijacking and possession of a stolen motor vehicle, is facing three charges of murder.


I think it's really sad that you've such scums of the earth as a relative.

And it's a huge tragedy to have 3 of your dearest killed in cold blood by such a relative.

NO words can describe such pain.

Q...My heart's with you Jenny.

Murder & Mutilation

High profile victims of FGM and campaigners against it: Became tragic victims of people who still believe in its terrible practice:-

Guinean Supermodel Katoucha Niane was drowned-murdered and thrown into the Seine river, 2 February 2008, her body found afloat nearly a full month later.
Somalian Supermodel Waris Dirie, was kidnapped (and also apparently rapped) on 5 March 2008, and found 4 days later, lost , confused and alone in Brussels.

Female genital cutting (FGC), also known as female genital mutilation (FGM) or female circumcision, refers to "all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs whether for cultural, religious or other non-therapeutic reasons."

Not quite like Male Circumcision.

Millions of girls bleed to death or die of terrible infections because of dodgy procedures without proper medical attention.

Those who survive cannot have sexual intercourse ever again with horrendous bleeding. And have to be sewn up every time they give birth and are constantly at risk of infection.

Done with out anaesthesia, the survivors are scarred psychologically for life.

Even Supermodels aren't spared from such senseless traditions that is still happening today in many African and/or Muslim countries.

Awareness of such outdated and cruel practices is still lacking despite high profile campaigning from the likes of Katoucha and Waris.

Let not more innocent lives be lost or destroyed.

Be AWARE. Give your SUPPORT. SPEAK OUT AGAINST IT.

>>Visit this site for more informaiton and further links to organisations:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Female_genital_cutting


Q