The Support for Jennifer Hudson Pours In
Filed under: Jennifer Hudson > American Idol > Barack Obama > Sad Sad
As the search continues for her nephew….
Presidential candidate Barack Obama issued the following statement regarding Jennifer Hudson's tragic loss:
"Michelle and I were absolutely heartbroken to learn about this unimaginable tragedy and we want Jennifer to know that she is in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. We also pray for the swift and safe return of her young nephew."
The Obamas had requested that their fellow Chicagoan, Jennifer, sing the national anthem at the Democratic National convention earlier this year.
Jennifer was also in the thoughts and prayers of her fellow American Idol Season 3 contestants.
Diana DeGarmo, who finished second that season, told Access Hollywood, "I was completely shocked and stunned when I heard about this tragedy. I know how important Jennifer’s mother and brother were to her, especially because her father was never in the picture. They were so nice and so pleasant. Jennifer always spoke about her mom, how close they were and how much of a ‘big sister’ role her mom played in her life. I can’t imagine what she is going through. I hope everybody gives Jennifer her space to deal with this because I know how much they will be missed by her. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Jennifer and we are here for you.”
Former contestant Camile Velasco said Jennifer's mom was a wonderful woman and expressed extreme shock, like us all, “This news caught me off guard. I met Jennifer’s mom when she came to the set in L.A. and I also went to Jennifer’s home on the South Side of Chicago during the ‘American Idol’ tour and spent time with her mom. She was a great lady, real sweet and a great supporter of Jennifer’s who was happy and glad for her daughter’s success. Jennifer has great faith in God and is loved by so many so I hope that will get her through this ordeal. She has my love and support and I am here for her if she needs me.”
In other related news, the FBI has joined in the search for Jennifer's 7-year old nephew, Julian. As y'all know, he disappeared after the Hudson family slayings.
Our thoughts and prayers are also with the Hudson family.
[Images via WENN.]
This is so sad
poor jennifer
Sad Sad Sad!!!!
Its so upsetting to read this. It all came so fast. It just seems so unreal.
Jennifer Hudson you are in my prayers! May God's wrath strike those responsible!
My fuckin taxes better not go up to pay for this shit!
I can't stand this, it's so incredibly sad. It was nice of Obama to comment, and everyone lending their support, as well. I'm still hoping for the return of the poor missing boy. I think anyone with even half a heart is praying for you, Jennifer, try to stay strong even if it seems impossible.
god bless you jenn
god bless jenn
Obama is FULL OF SH*T. He better show sympathy to all others in the same plight as Hudson throughout the USA…or is it just a racial thing?
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Vote MCCAIN if you have the balls to research what he says he'll do..
Vote OBAMA only if you believe everything you hear.
All my prayers go out to you Jennifer and you entire family. I know this is a wound that wont heal for a very long time. I hope with time that peace and happiness will once again be part of your life. Surround yourself with family in this dark time, and once again I'm so sorry for your loss.
i am hoping that she and her sister can find strength with eachother… i cannot imagine going through something like this
For Barack to take the time to make this statement makes me like him even more….God bless Jennifer & Julia Hudson
*******Bless be..the messiah finally said something on this topic……all will be right as rain again..he has the power, the touch ********
vomit. does obama even know her?! it's sad that he's trying to get his face out there at Jennifer Hudsons expense.
Leave it to Obama to turn a family tragedy into a political opportunity:(((( If the family wanted privacy during this awful time, Obama could've said something to her…privately. But no, he — and YOU, Perez, — had to politicize it. I'll be glad when the elections are o-v-e-r. But about Julian, the longer it takes authorities to find him, the worse the scenario seems. Pray for this family but pulleeeeze, keep the f-ing politics out of it!
Re: LusciousLiz – Don't you get it? He could've said something to her, privately. But he chose to make it a political opportunity:(
Re: Bushwack – Re: LusciousLiz – You are soooo right in your comments. 100% right.
My heart goes out to Jennifer and the rest of her family. My prayers are that her little nephew is returned safely. Such a senseless act, I will never understand how people can do this to one another…. ;>(
Obama is showing sympathy to Jennifer, because he was Senator for Illinois (Chicago is one of the cities in Illinois), because he was involved in many community projects in Chicago and taught law at the University of Chicago for many years. He knows about the problems in Chicago and this is a tragedy that plays itself out in Chicago over and over. The only difference is the people affected this time, were connected to a celebrity, so it finally got attention.
If you weren't so friggin' ignorant Bushwack you would know that.
you fucking people on this blog make me sick. you'll always have racist or negitive shit to say when it comes to black people. leave obama alone his statement is made public because of reports they will report anything. obama is not the focus the 7 yr old boy is and we need to all pray for his safe return. that family has experienced much more than anyone of us will ever know.
I only have one question here.. and I'm not trying to sound like an asshole.. do you, for one second, think that if this was a *WHITE* celebrity.. Obama would have released a public statement on their behalf.. because for some reason I don't see him doing so.. If McCain had made a statement over this, people would be bashing him for trying to use it to his advantage for publicity but when Obama does it, we are supposed to believe it is 100% sincere right? And also.. it's sad but shit like this does happen all the time, when it isn't a celebrities family that it is happening to, why do people not release statements like this showing their support and sympathy for the families? That said.. my heart really does go out to Jennifer and her family, I hope so badly that that little boy makes it home safely.. No one should have to go through what she has.. this Julia chick really should atleast make her myspace page private though or take down her surveys.. reading all that garbage on her page (if you seen it you would know what I'm talking about- for instance her greatest weakness being good dick) it really just isn't the type of thing I'm sure people want to see when they go to her page to wish her their best wishes.. stay strong Jennifer..
sparkys, lauren, matsmoe, and Bushwack, I would love to be the white guy who would happily drop a whole kettle of boiling oil all over your white groin! And you dirty old man, your name fits ya just fine!
Re: luckyyall – I wasn't being racist or negative in what I said.. purely questioning why the "future" president of the United States can make a comment over her family and not every other family that goes through something like this, it obviously is only because she is black, or that she is a celebrity, what other reasoning is there? And if McCain had said anything please act like no one would bash him for using the story for his own publicity.. double standard much? I 100% agree with you on the focus being on the little boy though, he IS top priority and I wish him nothing but a safe return to his mother.. and you are right, like I said in my last post, no family should have to go through this.. I know he has been in my prayers..
Just wondering if anyone else has seen her myspace page (Julia's) and wondered the same thing about those awful surveys she got up there lmao.. I applaud her for being true to herself and not giving a fuck what anyone else thinks.. but so many people have been requesting her to leave their warmest wishes for the safe return of her son and their condolonces for the family- common sense would tell me maybe I shouldn't have that garbage plastered all over my fucking page.. atleast right now lol That little boy is precious though, I seriously hope he is okay.. if that was my child I would be loosing it.. so sadddd
Re: && I got a thing for you! – i am 100% sure, is she was a white celebrity who he new personally and had invited to sing the national anthem, he would have released a public statement on her behalf. the problem is, if she was white, you guys would be bashing him for trying to use it to his advantage for publicity or in his particular case as a Black man to buy the white vote.
i am white and sick of this race card bullshitt being pulled out every damn min!
Poor jen i just saw her myspace blong=(
I'm so glad this happened to her. I hope they can't find the kid!
Re: Ninja Assassin – I actually would hope he would do the same for a white celebrity, and if you read my posts you would see I wasn't as concerned with the color (even though re-reading my first post that is how it came off) as I was with the fact if she was just some random chick from Chicago, I doubt he would have released a statement showing his sympathy… I said black OR celebrity in my second post to clarify… And I'm damn sure had McCain released a statement he would have recieved the same fucking backlash.. I do agree McCain gets off slightly easier because people can be such ignorant assholes when it comes to Obama's race in general, but it goes both ways, either way you look at it, ANYTHING either one of these guys do is going to recieve some kind of criticizm.. I desrved that tho lol like I said it came off wrong in the first post, thus the need to re-clarify in the second.
Re: AudreyArellano – You fucking disgust me.. It's people like you who make EVERYONE look bad.. If you don't have something nice to say, perhaps you should keep it to your fucking self.. I am all for freedom of speech and voicing your opinion but your opinion isn't even one able to be justified or something I can remotely see eye-to-eye with you on.. NO ONE should wish this on ANYONE.. NO MOTHER should ever have to go thru not knowing where her child is.. you have no idea who these people are, I'm sure, and to wish that child isn't found is just fucking pathetic on your part.. karma is a bitch.. be careful what you applaud and what wish for in the future
THE HOLIDAYS ARE JUST AROUND THE CORNER AND SHE WON'T HAVE HER MOM AND BROTHER
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I KNOW OBAMA IS FROM CHICAGO, BUT HE SHOULD HAVE SENT HER A PRIVATE MESSAGE BECAUSE DOING IT IN THE OPEN, THE WAY HE DID, MAKES IT SEEM LESS SINCERE AND MORE LIKE A POLITICAL PLOY
Re: && I got a thing for you! – Did you know that they lived on the South side of Chicago, which is where Michelle Obama grew up? That's how they know each other. Do your research before you play the race card.
wtf shut up with the "white" and "black" talk already. A kid is missing and people are rambling this shit, nice priorities!! Sorry for your loss Jennifer.
Stupid kid. Gets what he deserves.
Re: Moniker – Umm no there are several other familys who had loss a loved one due to murder in that city and did he reach out to them????? NO he saw this as a publicity move. I guarentee if it were a white person he could have cared less. Damn terrorist who supports killing babies. No Morales
Chicago is fucking gangland and the cops are totally incompetent. I MOVED AWAY.
I'm so sad for Jennifer's loss.
Re: && I got a thing for you! – well then i misunderstood you, sorry , if you are remotely hot like your avatar, i would love to do dirty things with ya sexy @ss!
and yea….. I am Teddy Hilton, Perez is molesting me!
Re: && I got a thing for you! – and actually both Blacks and Whites play the race card to each other more than any other race on the planet, shame on us all!
Re: laurenbrooke – No fucktard they are from the same neighborhood and he already has his "face out there" My God how stupid are you???????????????????
Re: sparkys nemesis – Maybe he didn't have her cell #
Re: Moniker – Thank you…gotta love the way peopel comment before they know what the hell is actually going on!
Re: && I got a thing for you! – This hasn't happened to any other celebrity in the last several months, white or black so how do you know what he would do???
Re: AudreyArellano – Audrey…look at that default picture…I don't knows who's worse, you or JuneGordon…you are ugly on the inside & out and you are only looking for attention by coming here because you don't get any in your everyday life…have you tried Yahoo Personals or Match.com…I'm sure somewhere in this world some loser dude is looking for a butt ugly, mean spirited, loser such as yourself
Re: && I got a thing for you! – How do you get the letters in your post bold like that? I want that!
Aww, poor Jen! I hope your nephew returns safe and sound!
Our thoughts are with you as well.
Who gives a fuck,that's the way animals act in the city
I would probably not be able to live if that happened to me
Re: you suck – [/b] wow you are unbelievable
He only cares about fellow black people - that is very sad! Barrack and his wife hate white people!
Re: wetdog – have you been to the south side of Chicago? It's a huge freaking jungle there! Just because a couple of coons are from the same place doesn't mean they have to know eachother! That is such a racist statement you made!
black people will always be what they are, classless and racist! But I am disgusted by my fellow white people who are voting for Obama, that makes you look so stupid! GOD DAMN BARRACK OBAMA
Re: PunkyBrewstein – Are you seriously calling ANY ONE else a racist you scumbag? People like you are disgusting…let me guess…you are white, single, and ugly as hell…I think I hit that one right one the head
Re: PunkyBrewstein – Bitch, there is nothing more disgusting than YOUR KIND! Bow down and worship your new President you don;t have ANY choice in the matter at this point. You give ALL white people a BAD rap! I would like to sate for the record that I am a white woman and in NO WAY agree with this skanky piece of trailer trash
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The family willingly associated and lived with convicted criminals and people are surprised they ended up murdered?
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This just goes to show you can take a person out of the ghetto but you can't take the ghetto out of people.
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Thanks Obama. Glad it happened in your former district. Great job on lifting up and helping your constituents all these years as a "community organizer" a state senator (for that same exact area no less) and a US Senator. I am sure if you win you will prove to be an equally effective should you win the presidency.
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Re: angbeep – Re: AudreyArellano – YOU ARE LESS THAN GARBAGE… I HOPE YOU NEVER HAVE A KID… I DON'T WANT TO KNOW WHAT KIND OF PARENTING YOU WILL PROVIDE… WHO THE FUCK RAISED YOU TO BE SUCH A DISGUSTING HUMAN BEING!!!????
Re: PunkyBrewstein – EWWWW What you've been saying is so low!!… How can you put everyone from a certain race in the bad pot… I love to particpate and review the comments that some post in this blog…It can get interesting… but when I come accross statements like yours it truly saddens my heart!! DISGUSTING…
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Barack Obama is a wonderful man, it seems. That was so nice of him to say that. And poor Jennifer Hudson. I cannot imagine losing both my mother AND a sibling at the same time to a homicide. And then to have one of my nephews kidnapped, I think I'd lose my mind! The poor thing. My heart goes out to her during her difficult time.
Im starting to think The Great Perez is behind these aliases: AudreyArellano, Dirty old man, angbeep, you suck, PunkyBrewstein and others…
Very well conducted by the drama-queen of all time PerezHilton…
As he would say: At least sth is happening! Drama rocks! Makes people react!
ha ha…
Ok enough about politics, however its really positive that Obama speaks out, and any other voice that can be heard should follow. People need to pay attention and start looking for Julian. Every hr counts, and the longer it takes, the slimmer are chances for his well being..
I love Jennifer for her talent and sensitivity, (black or white, I could care less…)
Its so hard to fight evil by turning the other cheek, when all one can think of is to fight fire with fire… Especially when being a sadist like me, but Im really trying soooo hard not to give inn..
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Be strong Jen, you got millions of people praying for Julians return.
All my love
Who gives a fuck right now, about who said what……….Have you all forgotten a 7 yr old is missing and his life is very much endangered! A baby! Shut Up!
Re: && I got a thing for you! – Barack and Michelle personally know Jennifer Hudson! She sung at the the Democratic Convention for God's Sake! Its not about fucking black or white! Sheryl Crow sang at the Convention as well. If something as tragic would have happened to her, the Obamas would most likely say the same thing. ALL OF YOU RACISTS ASS HICKS need to stop saying Barack hates white people, and "if he were white" or " if she were white." who FUCKING CARES!?
why am i ranting anyway? who cares what all you racists think, because in 9 short days, God willing, Obama will be the President of the United States, and if you guys dont like it, youre more than happy to leave the country, Lord knows it would be better without you! =]
I'm sad for her. Poor girl.
Re: && I got a thing for you! – and since you want to play the "race card" you can easily say if this was Kate Hudsons nephew or Jennifer Anistons niece, this would be on the news 24/7 and a national man hunt would be in process right now, and the police would probably be working 100 times as hard as their doing right now!
Re: Master B – Righttt… I think so too… He's trying to bring heat… It is so irresponsible though…
Re: Kam – You said it soooo perfectly!!!! Its 100% true.
Re: Kam – YOU HESITATE, WHY NOT SAY THEY WOULD DO THE SAME FOR SHERYL…"MOST LIKELY" LOL
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YOUR OWN WORDS STATE THE OBVIOUS…HE'S RACIST! YOU ACTUALLY THINK HE WOULD PROTECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY OVER A BLACK AMERICAN??? LOL READ HIS BOOKS, LISTEN TO WHAT HE SAYS…"TYPICAL WHITE PEOPLE" AS HE'S CALLED Y'ALL
I just hope this kid is found alive and unharmed. Hasn't she been destroyed enough?
Re: Frogger – while i was writing my previous post, i knew some idiot would highlight the fact that i put "most likely". i just knew it! but im happy you were the first idiot to see it. well, i said "most likely" because im no mind reader, and i dont past judgement on people. who am i to say that Obama would have done this or that, but you look at the situation, and character of the person and you infer. and i inferred given what I see in Obama that he would say the same thing to Sheryl, or even Stevie Wonder who performed at the Convention as well. What I say to you, Frogger is, FUCK COLOR! at this day and age (ACTUALLY IN ANY DAY AND AGE) RACE SHOULD NOT MATTER. Is Perez a racist because his thoughts and prayers are with Jennifer Hudson? didnt think so. Stop looking at the persons skin, any one with a heart feels for this family, it doesnt matter about skin pigmentation.
Re: *flowerpower* – You are right…that is the issue and I apologize
Re: Kam – Amen
Re: Kam – Kam's my new friend…I love posters that actually BRING something to the fucking table damn it!
Re: Frogger – oh and i further read your post. reading my posts, you thought i was white, but in fact i am a "black american" as you called it. and yes, i do believe an Obama administration would protect all families, black, white, and everything in between. I cant say that for some previous presidents. But why does my opinion matter? Now that you know im black, you'll probably just disregard everything that i said. oh wait, now im acting like you, passing judgement…but just curious, what made you think i was white in the 1st place? lol
Re: LusciousLiz – haha we need people like us on here that will speak the truth.
Re: Kam – I'VE LOOKED AT OBAMA'S CHARACTER
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READ HIS BOOKS, HIS ONE LAW REVIEW (HE WROTE AT HARVARD), MICHELLE'S THESIS AT PRINCETON AND I THINK THEY ARE SHIT. I'VE EDUCATED MYSELF AND I BELIEVE THEY ARE RACIST! BUT ENJOY YOU'RE VOTE…AND YOUR OPINION AS I HAVE MY OWN.
Re: Kam – I'M NOT WHITE OR BLACK
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QUESTION: HOW WOULD YOU RESPOND IF McCAIN USED THE TERM "TYPICAL BLACK PERSON" IN REFERRING TO WHAT THIS GUY DID TO JENNIFER'S FAMILY? I'M ASKING BECAUSE OBAMA USES THE "TYPICAL WHITE PERSON" UNFAIRLY AND OFTEN
Re: Kam – BY THE WAY, REALLY CALLING ME NAMES BECAUSE I HAVE AN OPINION AND ASKED A QUESTION…NICE LOL
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TYPICAL BLACK PERSON
Re: Frogger – give me the links, i would love to read them, along with the supposive "whitey" video as well. give me a break lol
and you see, i did not pass judgement on you like you did me, how can anyone tell what race someone is over the internet. Hopefully, you learned your lesson from that.
and youre right, i would be offended if McCain used the phrase "typical black person" but im offended at pretty much of everything McCain does and says. For example, voting against a holiday, for a national, inspiring figure like Martin Luther King Jr., supporting apartheid in South Africa, and saying how he "hates the gooks" reffering to Asians.
And I remember when Obama used that term in talking about his grandmother, and it was a gaffe. But you have to remember, as Donna Brazile said, he spent 9 months in the womb of a white woman, spent his first 18 to 21 years raised by his white grandparents. He never grew up in the living rooms i grew up in, and you have the audacity to even label him as a black racist!? that simply does not work.
Why is it that all blacks feel the need to unite ? If jennifer H. wasn't black, obama wouldn't give a shit about her. Hundreds of people die everyday, its sad but true. Colin Powell only endorsed obama cause of race, and so on. Obama went to a all black church for 20 years and worships rev wright, even dedicated his books to him. Fuck you Obama. Your never going to be president.
Re: Frogger – nice comment…to call any race "typical" is a racist comment in itself…OBAMA 08
Re: LusciousLiz – GET A CLUE AND READ UP THE POST LOL
Re: Frogger – haha after telling you i was an African American you had to get your little racist jab in there didnt you? lol but i would gladly state that I take no offense to your ignorance.
you can call me the typical black person, typical 16 year old girl, typical black 16 year old girl, that doesnt matter to me.
its ironic because African-Americans are probably one of the most oppressed but resilient people to ever live. We love all people, even the ones that do not love us back and despite all that Black people have withstood and barriers placed in our way, nothing has been able to stop our ability to invent, create and achieve.
Re: Sperm-Dumpster – listened to Rush Limbaugh lately? yeah… it kinda shows. stop with the republican talking points please. =]
Re: Kam – LOL OBAMA HAS A "GAFFE", AS YOU SAID, BUT McCAIN IS ALWAYS A RACIST…O.K. WHATEVER
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WISH YOU THE BEST…
Re: Kam – IT'S CALLED A JEST…LOOK IT UP. AS IN REFERENCING OBAMA'S USAGE OF "TYPICAL WHITE PERSON" AND TURNING IT AROUND
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IT'S SAD YOU'RE SO YOUNG, LOST, CLUELESS AND RACIST
Re: LusciousLiz – REALLY, THEN BITCH AT OBAMA SINCE HE USES IT SO MUCH TO DESCRIBE WHITES…LOVE YA!
Re: Sperm-Dumpster – Sperm Dumpster? Ewwww and the answer to your question is that he knows her personally you gross disgusting idiot
Re: Sperm-Dumpster – what do you mean why do black people feel the need to unite? that was hilariously stupid of you to say. there are black republicans in this country. Not everyone fits in a mold or a sterotype.
oh and yes Barack Obama will be president just wait and see.
but as i said before, you can leave the country if you dont like it.
] Re: Frogger – back to this typical black person topic. at first you thought i was white, now that i told you i was black, im the typical black person. but your ignorance just shows that there is no difference bewteen blacks and whites except for the exterior. i was the typical white person because i expressed myself eloquently, yet i was the typical black person because i called you an ignorant idiot. and that is extremely hilarious but sad at the same time.
you said you were neither black nor white, and ill take your word for it…i guess lol… so if youre not white, why do you fear that the Obamas do not like white people, what about the information i stated earlier about McCain racists staements?
I'm really curious…could you answer that for me?
Re: Frogger – i never said McCain was a racist, i just said i was offended at what he says and does. and another thing, this word "racist" gets flinged around too lightly. All my posts condemn racism and racist remarks, I say I love all people of all colors, which is true, yet you call ME a racist? Get a dictionary, a racist is "a person with a prejudiced belief that one race is superior to others" and that does not describe me at all!
Re: Kam – I FEAR THEY ONLY CARE ABOUT BLACKS… WHY CAN'T YOU JUST RESPECT MY OPINION AND BE O.K. WITH IT? WHY DO LIBERALS PUSH AND PUSH? DAMN, IT'S ANNOYING…
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YOU'VE HAD YOUR SAY AND I'VE HAD MINE…NO MORE! I'M TRYING TO BE NICE BECAUSE YOU ARE YOUNG, SO BYE!
Re: Kam – When has John McCain used racist comments…?? Sorry I really haven't heard anything on that… so I'm curious!!!
And, are all the undecided voters are now going to say, 'Oh, he is taking time from his busy day to express sympathy to a fellow chicago dweller? He was not breaking news. It would have been more sincere if he did this privately and actually spoke to jennifer. I am an independent voter and to me, this is a shallow offering of sympathy trying to garner support from the public. In this instance, the hudson family news should be first, not who is expressing sympathy.
Obama is showing his support for Jennifer during this very sad time. Wtf are people critcising him for this for f sake
Wow. Grow up, get over yourselves and any opportunistic political manuvers going on. Bring that baby home to his family safe and sound. Take a look at Julian's picture and memorize it. Near or far to Chicago, if you see a child that favors him and seems distressed, get involved and ask some questions of the adult who has him. When adults say they don't want to get involved, predators get away with it. It doesn't matter if it is Obama or McCain talking about it so long as it is kept in the media. Prayers are with the Hudson family.
God Bless the Hudson family in these times. this is so sad.. i hope they catch the bastard who did it torture him. cut his ballsac off then feed it to him death is too good for the fuck
AudreyArellano is a Republican
DAMN YOU DUMBASS PEOPLE BARACK ISSUEED THIS STAEMENT CAUSE HE HAD A REALSONSHIP WITH JENNIFER SHE SUNG AND THE DNC WHICH OBAMA ASKED HER TO DO THIS IS WHY I HATE COMMING ON TO WHITE WEBSITES EVERYTHING IS ABOUT RACE YOU ARE SOME OF THE MOST INCOMTEMPT MOST INEPT LAME EXCUESS FOR HUMANS EVER FUCK YOU AND JOHN MCCAIN
I PRAY THAT JULIAN WELL BE RETURNED SAFE AND SOUND
Very sad. That's Chicago for you . . . looks like they will be the murder capitol of the country this year!
omg i heard about it i feel so bad for jennifer and her fam!!
i hopes they find her nephew
Oh PLEEEEEASE! Dumbama and his ant-American media whore wife are heartbroken???????????????????????
Family members are heartbroken. Dumbama is sympathetic, not heartbroken. If he was heartbroken he would immediately stop his campaign and go spend time with the Hudson family. Dumbama is one of the most unsympathetic morons in politics today! Look at his immoral presidential campaign and the lies he has been telling.