Jennifer, Why Didn't You Get Them Out of There?

[proudpd]

Following the murder of her mother and sister, Jennifer Hudson offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of her 7 year old nephew. Unfortunately, and tragically, the child was found murdered. Some animal executed the child with a bullet to the back of the head.

I feel sorry for Ms. Hudson for losing her family members in such a violent manner.

However, a question arises. Why didn’t Ms. Hudson move her family out of that neighborhood? You may respond that they felt uncomfortable about leaving the neighborhood that they were born and raised in (perhaps?). HOWEVER, if you listened to one interviewee he stated that no one called the police immediately because: “We’re use to hearing gunshots around here.” That being the case, how can anyone stay in that environment and raise a child there when they have the option of relocating to a safer neighborhood?

Maybe I’m looking at this the wrong way. Feel free to correct me if you like.

[truck11]

Because they are used to that type of environment and feel that there is nothing wrong it it's what they know and they are (were) probably comfortable living there.......

[proudpd]

I don't know that anyone can feel "comfortable" in a neighborhood where they are use to shots being fired. And even if you are right and the family felt comfortable living in that area, I find it hard to believe that they still wouldn't have preferred living in a nicer neighborhood. Ms. Hudson could have seen to that easily.

[slugg]

IS it family that did it?
Kidnapping a kid sounds family to me

[truck11]

There are some people who dont see anything wrong with living in those neighborhoods

[bvillewifey]

Unfortuntely, some people don't want to be seen as a "sell-out" or "being better than" people in their family or to the people in "da hood." Unfortunately, this kind ghetto mentality is prevalent in the black community. As a black woman, I am totally embarrased by it and I don't accept it. Also her mom is an active member of her church community and she probably did want to leave that behind. As far as I am concerned, f*ck the hood, these leeches weren't there when you were down and out, they don't need to be there when you are on your way up. If my family couldn't understand that by moving away from the elements that could devour them and spit them out, the f*ck them, too. I can't be responsible for them if they don't want to make a better life for themselves. My husband and I got the hell out of Brooklyn nine months after we got married and moved to Long Island. He works in housing and I felt that it made no sense for him to live in the environment in which he works. I also made it very clear that I was not about to raise my child(ren) in an environment where drugs, guns, loud noises, lazy people hanging out on street corners with no job was the norm. I lived in a Cambria Heights, Queens for most of my life and I enjoyed not having to deal with cancer that is da hood. I enjoyed living in a one-family house, with a backyard to play in and neighbors who gave a damn about you and looked over you as if you were their own. I learned to appreciate seeing my parents and the neighbors I lived with go to work everyday and enjoy the fruits of their labor. That is what I wanted for my child(ren). It is only fair. Don't get me wrong, I am not trying to put down those that have no choice in their situation. I am speaking of those that have the choice and do nothing. I too feel for Jennifer and her family. I can't even walk a mile in her shoes right now. I just hope that this will teach a lesson, regardless of race, that when you become a person of status and you come from the ghetto, you must leave the ghetto and the destructive mentality behind.

[evp5O]

I had no idea who she was until this was posted.

As far as living in the old neigborhoods, Hell I don't know.
I think Bville hit the nail on the head with her post regarding
the mentality of being a sell out or "too good".


I was in New Orleans during Katrina and Fats Domino home
was flooded and he came back to visit it. It was in one of the
worst areas even before the storm.


People will always envy someones popularity and wealth.
The spanish singer, Selena was killed by a family friend and
the head of her fan club.

And so it goes.

If you can afford it, pack up and get the hell out while the gettin
is good.


Heres Fats Dominos house

[2 Blue 4 U]

Very sad situation, my heart goes out to the family. I won't judge the family for choosing where they live, but I will say in this case it probably would not have mattered much. No signs of forced entry, I am sure they knew their killer.

[gadget105]

Slugg, made a good point, regarding this being by a family, or "friend" of the family. If that be the case, as it seems to be, then it doesn't matter where they lived: southside or Evanston, he'd have done the deed either way.

[proudpd]

I agree that it was probably a family member or someone they knew. But my comments about them moving out was based on the statement by one interviewee who said that noone paid attention to the sound of shots fired because they are use to hearing that. If you live in a neighborhood where you are use to hearing shots fired, it is time to get the hell out - PERIOD!! Don't wait for the next report of "shots fired" to involve you and your family.

I also understand the closeness of people to their church but there are alot of churches and nothing stops you from continuing to attend your "old" church.

[slugg]

Jennifer Hudson private memorial service, family feud
November 01, 2008 12:00am

THE tragic slayings of Jennifer Hudson's loved ones may have been triggered by a heated family feud according to a US magazine, as the star prepares to hold a private service next week.

Jennifer Hudson will hold a private memorial service next week for her slain mother, brother and nephew.

The invitation-only funeral will be held Monday on the South Side.

The arrangements are being handled by Hudson Funeral Home, whose owners are related to the actress.

The service comes as US Weekly has published a story claiming a friend of Jennifer said he tried to warn the family about William Balfour, who is currently the main "person of interest" in the shootings of the Hudson family.

Gallery: The Hudson murders - neighbourhood vigials and crime scene photos

William Balfour, a.k.a. "Flex" - who's divorced from Hudson's sister, Julia, a bus driver - got into a huge fight with Julia, Darnell and Jason about a month ago, a neighbor says. James Peyton, Hudson's ex-fiance, was also present, reports thehollywoodgossip.com

The family on Friday is expected to announce plans for a public memorial, according to the funeral home. The second service would allow fans to mourn the deaths of the Oscar-winner's mother, Darnell Donerson, brother, Jason Hudson, and nephew Julian King.

Like Jennifer Hudson, Julian's father has shunned the spotlight since the Oct. 24 slayings. Greg King's only public appearance came last weekend when he stood beside the boy's mother, Julia Hudson, as she tearfully pleaded for the 7-year-old's safe return.

Julian's paternal great-grandfather, Robey Williams, 80, said he's grateful to the Hudson family for holding a private service. He has been haunted by thoughts of the boy's final moments and says doesn't want a national audience to witness his grief.

"I don't know what I'll do when I see his casket," he said. "I cry when I think about it now. I don't know what I'll do in the church."

Police consider Julia Hudson's estranged husband, William Balfour, the primary suspect in the case, but have not charged him with the slayings. He remains in an Illinois prison on a parole violation.

Authorities found a gun Wednesday matching the caliber of weapon used in the killings. Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis confirmed Thursday that the weapon recovered was a .45-caliber Sig Sauer semiautomatic handgun, but declined to comment on anything police may have learned from tests being done on the weapon.

Community leaders held a vigil outside the Hudson home on Thursday and called on law enforcement to solve the high-profile case.

"We need answers," said John Paul Jones of the Greater Englewood Community and Family Task Force. "The world is watching."

[Scamming with the Best]

""We need answers," said John Paul Jones of the Greater Englewood Community and Family Task Force. "The world is watching." "

The answers, I think the writing is on the wall and I think we all know who did it! it's simple to figure out!