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Darnell Doll Hudson Donerson

Case from Chicago, IL dated Oct 24, 2008

Victim Details

Darnell Doll Hudson Donerson

Female

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2008-10-24

57

Darnell

Doll Hudson Donerson

07/13/2026

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On October 24, 2008, Darnell Donerson, a 57-year-old African American woman, was tragically murdered in her Chicago home. She was the mother of Academy Award-winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson. On that fateful day, Darnell and her son, 29-year-old Jason Hudson, were found shot to death inside Darnell's residence in the Englewood neighborhood. The discovery was made by Darnell's daughter, Julia Hudson, upon returning home from work. Additionally, Julia's 7-year-old son, Julian King, was r ...
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I've been following the Hudson case and can't shake off how senseless and brutal it all was. It’s ... ...Read More
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