William Balfour Gets 3 Life Sentences for Jennifer Hudson Family Murders

William Balfour, the man who murdered Jennifer Hudson’s mother, brother and nephew in 2008 has been handed 3 life sentences for his crimes. Via TMZ

William Balfour has been sentenced to serve THREE CONSECUTIVE LIFE SENTENCES in prison for murdering three members of Jennifer Hudson’s family.

Balfour was convicted May 11th of 1st degree murder in the deaths of Jennifer’s mom Darnell Donerson, her brother Jason Hudson, and nephew Julian King. He was also convicted of home invasion and residential burglary.

Balfour was in a Chicago courtroom for his sentencing, and proclaimed his innocence right up to the end. Jennifer Hudson was also present.

During the sentencing hearing, the judge looked Balfour in the eyes and said, “Your soul is as barren as dark space.”

31-year-old Balfour stands convicted of the triple murder after allegedly flying into a blind and jealous rage in 2008 — when he believed his ex-girlfriend (Jennifer’s sister) had received a gift from her new boyfriend.

Earlier today, a motion from the defense to have the original verdict was denied by the court. Hopefully, with the verdict, Jennifer and her family will find some peace.

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