No Tears For Black Girls

Birthday Tragedy: Ex-Husband Slaughters Family of Jennifer Hudson
EPISODE 97 • SEASON 00:18:39
Jennifer Hudson, the beloved singer and award-winning actress, had her life shattered when a horrific tragedy struck her family. In 2008, while Jennifer was at the peak of her career, news broke that her mother, brother, and nephew had been brutally murdered in their Chicago home. The entire nation was shocked and saddened by this senseless act of violence. Even more shocking was the revelation that Jennifer's estranged brother-in-law was the main suspect. Through a riveting trial, filled with heartbreaking testimonies and evidence of jealousy and rage, justice was finally served as William Balfour was found guilty on all counts. But for Jennifer and her family, the emotional wounds left behind by this tragedy will never fully heal.
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