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3 Life Sentences for Killer in Jennifer Hudson Case

William Balfour shot her mom, sister, and nephew

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 24, 2012 2:31 PM CDT

(Newser) – "You have the heart of an arctic night. Your soul is as barren as dark space." And with that, the judge in the murder case involving three members of Jennifer Hudson's family sentenced killer William Balfour to three life sentences, reports AP. Balfour shot to death the singer's sister, mother, and nephew in what prosecutors say was a jealous rage in 2008. Hudson herself attended the sentencing, just as she attended every day of the trial. See TMZ for more.

In this July 11, 2012, photo, Jennifer Hudson is seen on stage during her performance at the Taste of Chicago.
In this July 11, 2012, photo, Jennifer Hudson is seen on stage during her performance at the Taste of Chicago.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
This undated file photo provided by the Cook County Sheriff's Department shows William Balfour.
This undated file photo provided by the Cook County Sheriff's Department shows William Balfour.   (AP Photo/Cook County Sheriff's Department , File)
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awojoone1
Jul 26, 2012 2:13 AM CDT
This is why we DEMAND  the DEATH PENALTY !!!!
HANKHILL
Jul 25, 2012 4:35 PM CDT
y feed him? kill him!
MDD
Jul 25, 2012 5:40 AM CDT
If only Jennifer had been home.
 

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