William Balfour, a Prime Suspect in Star Singer Jennifer Hudson Family’s Murder

This devastating incident can change the life of a star singer Jennifer Hudson. Jennifer Hudson’s mother, bother & nephew were shot last week. In Chicago's South Side on Friday, October 24th, 2008, police found the dead bodies of her mother Darnell Donerson and brother, Jason Hudson in their house. There was no sign of any forced entry. At that time, her 7 year old nephew Julian King was missing. On Monday, his body was found in the back seat of a stolen car with numerous gun shots and a hand severed off.

The prime suspect of these homicides is William Balfours. William Balfour is said to be the husband or boyfriend of Jennifer Hudson's elder sister, Julia Hudson. William Balfour has a criminal record. In June 2008, he was found with cocaine in the driver seat of his car worth $100 (£62) street value. According to Illinois correctional department's spokesperson Derek Schnapp in an interview with news 24, officials who reviewed the cocaine-possession case against William Balfour said "the evidence that was presented during that time wouldn't have necessarily warranted a violation". A judge dismissed the charge for lack of probable cause in July. But under the strict rules of the state's parole program, William Balfour could have gone back to prison just for the arrest. Cook County court records show he was found guilty, in 1999, of attempted murder and vehicular hijacking. He also was convicted in a 1998 case for the possession of a stolen motor vehicle. He was released from the Illinois River Correctional Center in Downstate Canton in May 2006 after serving seven years in prison. Balfour was on parole at the time of the murders and had been involved in previous domestic issues with Julia Hudson. In one such instance, he had allegedly threatened to take her son Julian King.

Willaim Balfours denies the manslaughter allegations, telling police that when this incident happened he was baby-sitting on the West Side of Chicago. The case is still under investigation and he is held as a person of interest in the Hudson family's murder. The second suspect is Jennifer Hudson's cousin who reported the crime. Police say that this is a domestic dispute case.

New York City criminal defense attorney said “Before the investigation is complete, we cannot draw any conclusions about who the murderer is. Defective products lawyer said “It is sad that domestic issues can sometimes turn into life threatening incidents.” This tragedy is a warning to people who take domestic disputes lightly. If you are being threatened by someone or a victim of domestic violence, report it to the police immediately. Your report can prevent unforeseen trouble.

A 94 Year Woman – Latest Victim of a Serial Rapist and Night Stalker

A sexual assault & rape offender, this night stalker is evidence of crimes against senior people. This suspect has committed more than 100 crimes in South-East London in 18 years; his criminal history puts the lives & safety of senior people at risk. He targets men & women between the ages 68 to 93, with an average age in the 80s. His prime intention is burglary accompanied with sexual assaults & rapes. Police says the man has raped four victims, one of whom suffered horrific injuries and almost died in surgery. In majority of crimes, he has targeted women but 10 men are also included in his criminal track record.

His recent break-in was at the home of a 94 year old woman. Police were notified of a burglary and a police officer for the Metropolitan Police said: "A burglary was reported in West Wycombe by a woman in her nineties and officers from Operation Minstead have been involved." A neighbor told the Daily Telegraph: "He must have targeted her.It is very shocking for all of us here. It's a terrible thing to have happened and he needs to be caught soon."

The suspect is believed to be aged between 35 and 45, between 5ft 10in and 6ft 2in tall, with a slim athletic build. Detectives already have a DNA profile of the night stalker. According to Scotland Yard, he started the criminal offenses in 1990 but stopped from October 1992 to 1996 and again between August 1999 and October 2002. Until now he has committed 100 offences against pensioners.

A £40,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to a conviction. I request my readers to look at the photograph carefully and help Scotland police arrest this criminal.

New York City criminal lawyer said “For a criminal to move freely after committing more than 100 crimes in 18 years is a serious issue. He is putting many more old people’s lives at risk.” Lawrenceville criminal lawyer said “I think Scotland Yard will be able to find this suspect soon. A lot of awareness has been created and senior people in South-East London are now very careful.”

Women - Be Careful of Sleep Watchers

Halifax, a town in Massachusetts has experienced two incidents in which a young adult between 19-25 years was reported watching women sleeping. It can be a wonderful feeling- a woman waking up at night and seeing her partner sleep watching her with love. It is indeed a nightmare to wake up at night and see a stranger sleep watching you. The intruder targets women who live alone or with a woman companion. The first incident happened on Sept. 27 and the other two occurred early Saturday and Sunday.

This young adult entered the houses, which were unlocked in the early morning hours. Const. Brian Palmeter, spokesman for Halifax Regional Police said “It's our belief that theft is not a motive in these situations, although nobody has been assaulted or hurt in any of these incidents.” Fort Lauderdale divorce lawyer Alan Jay Braverman said “Sometimes, these incidents are related to psychological disorders and sleep walking disorders. But a man intentionally entering unlocked houses of women can definitely not be considered a sleep walking disorder.”

I would like to make all women careful about sleep watchers; please exclude your partners from this category :-). Women living with or without male members, check for few things before going to bed.
• Cars are locked
• Home and car keys are not kept beside an open window/door
• All doors and windows of the house are locked properly
• Sleep with self protection devices

Innocent Man Spent 20 Years Behind Bars

This case is an example of unheard pleas from an innocent man, who was convicted of sexual assault. Billy James Smith, also known as Lindsey, a 56 year old man was wrongly accused of rape in the year 1986 and spent 20 years in prison.

The morning that turned his life into absolute darkness was August 7, 1986 and on Feb. 5, 1987 he was convicted of rape by the court. Dallas police knocked the door of Billy James Smith’s sister’s apartment on August 7, 1986 early in the morning charging him with rape of a woman. The woman was sitting in the police car when Billy looked down from the apartment’s balcony. In an interview with Dallas Morning News he said “It was like she was saying, 'That's him, that's him, and that was the first time I saw her. The second time I saw her was in court.” This woman alleged Billy of raping her in a field showing her a knife. After she was raped she called her boyfriend and told him about the sexual assualt incident describing the rapist's appearence. Based on the description her boyfriend said he knew a person with similar characteristics. He suspected that the rapist was Billy. Police seized a knife in the living room of Billy, which served as a proof of rape allegation. The rape victim and her boyfriend were presented as eyewitnesses. This false conviction ruined Billy’s life.

Six times he sent written appeals for post-conviction DNA testing to Dallas district clerk and Dallas court but never heard back. He was finally granted DNA testing in the year 2005. The tests proved that he had served nearly 20 years for a rape he did not commit. He was INNOCENT. This makes him the 20th Dallas County man proven innocent by DNA testing since 2001. Only if the legal system had heard his plea earlier he wouldn’t have wasted 20 miserable years behind bars. In an interview by Cynthia Hall Clements for “The Texas Observer” Billy said “wake up every day and go through the rugged schedule, the dangers of prison life, knowing nobody is going to believe you.” He talked about the gangs, drugs, violence, and the prostitution, heterosexual and homosexual, he encountered in prison. “It’s not an atmosphere, a place, for the emotionally or physically weak. Only the evil and its doers survive, and maybe an innocent or two.”

Billy James Smith, a victim of misidentification and false sexual assault conviction. No body can give him back the 20 years he suffered, cried and prayed for justice. The physical & psychological wounds of Billy hopefully serve as a testimony to ensure that all sexual assault convictions are first verified through DNA testing. New York City criminal lawyer Jon Marks said “Sexual assault suspects should have the right to prove their innocence. As criminal defense lawyers we make their voice heard”. Do you think Billy can ever forgive the society and legal system for what he went through?

Karachi – A Rape Hub

The cosmopolitan city of Karachi in Pakistan is known for its scenic beauty. It is on the eastern coast of the Arabian Sea. The sea level must be increasing with the tears of more than 100 women being raped everyday in Karachi. Can the scenic beauty hide the ugly reality of these sexual assaults?

Recent news articles show that on an average, more than 100 women are raped every 24 hours in this city but very few rape victims have the courage to register a case. One of the main constraints is the weak legal support structure. Dr Zulfiqar Siyal (APS) of WMLCO hospital Karachi said in his interview with Daily Times “Karachi is also short on hospitals where rape survivors can go through the entire medical examination. It isn’t just medical facilities, you won’t find a single women police officer (WPO) in any of the total 101 police stations of the city,”

The political system of the county needs to take immediate action against such sexual violence. If respect of women is lost, there is not much left. On the one side, the society promotes purdah system (physical segregation) for women safety, and on the other side we see these shameful acts against women. Burqa (purdah garment) can hide the wounds on their bodies but not their souls. Women are the losers on both the sides of the fence. Instead of increasing the number of hospitals for the rape victims’ treatments, it is urgent to reduce the crimes against women. Sexual offenders should be punished severely. If one sexual offender is punished, it will give confidence to other rape victims to raise their voice.

(Looking for sexual assualt attorneys, contact the criminal defense lawyer Mike Sheffield and New York City criminal lawyer Jon Marks)

Daddy Dave- One of the Most Wanted Drug Operators Behind Bars

I think he must have received the laurel of "Daddy Dave" after establishing himself in the drug industry and creating a cocaine ring. 68-year-old federal fugitive, David Green, also known as Daddy Dave, was one of the most wanted Americans and is now behind the bars. He was caught at a Titusville nursing home where he was recovering from a stroke for months.

The criminal history of Daddy Dave is green with several criminal charges including, transporting drugs, cocaine distribution, breaking Ohio bars, possession of weapons and spreading terror. He went through cosmetic surgery to mislead the police and wore disguises like hair pieces. It's clear where action- movies get their plots from.

Someone has rightfully said "A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it". David Green could not avoid the heart stoke and his growing age. It is good news that he is behind bars. The only question is who will be the successor of his kingpin army. Any guesses?

(Need a criminal lawyer? Contact the law office of Michael M. Sheffield or Jonathan Marks)

Sexual Offenders at Public Places

No one ever wants to come across sexual offenders but think about FEELING them at public places. Some women were sexually assaulted by Gary Rempel, a 24 year old man at Mill Woods mall. He forcefully grabbed and fondled them at Mill Woods Mall's food court. An employee of the food court complained about his unlawful behavior. When a police officer came to the rescue, the offender spat on the police officer. Gary Rempel was said to be in a drunken state and is now facing two charges - the first is sexual assault and the other is assault on a police officer.

There have been several incidents of assaults on women in malls and stores. Watch a recent video that shows how police is still searching for a man charged with a few sexual assault cases in the Malls and other public places in North Carolina.



Very recently I came across an article in Blue Collar Muse that talked about a man who photographed a 16 year old girl, without her knowledge or permission, in a retail store. The photograph was a soft porn, known as “up-skirt” shots. The offender was convicted of felony. But the court set him free after few months because the photograph was not in a place where she had a reasonable expectation of privacy.

There must have been times when all of us have faced problems of men touching, grabbing or brushing their body against us. Either we tried to ignore them or forget those embarrassing moments. I personally feel that to let go these offenders is not correct because they are always hunting for new victims. A strict legal action will not only help to put an end to these crimes but prevent offenders from thinking about sexual advancements. Let us be more careful while we are shopping and speak up when we find ourselves in similar embarrassing situations.

Sexual Assault Suspect around Wilmington

This is a warning to women in Wilmington to avoid going out alone at night. A sexual assault suspect has made three women his victims. It is still under investigation if the second and third attacks were made by the same suspect. Look at his sketch carefully and try not to entertain a stranger with similar appearance or any stranger period. All the three victims have described the suspect to be a 5 feet 9 inches guy with dark complexion and resembles the sketch closely.

The first attack was on July 24th- a young woman was sexually assaulted and stabbed in a church courtyard. The police had released this sketch and warned women from going out alone at night. The second victim was RoxAnne, who stopped at a gas station and the suspect jumped into her car. Initially she thought she knew the guy but realized he was not the one. By the time she realized, it was too late. He forced her to take him to her apartment but she refused. He kept hitting her till she somehow managed to escape. The third victim was a woman who was jogging. Her assailant caught her from behind and attacked her. She got few injuries including, a bloody nose. Both of them feel that he is the same guy as the sketch.

We don’t have control over criminal actions but we should try to avoid situations that can get us in trouble. RoxAnne could have avoided the trouble if she had refused to drive the car with a stranger. I always recommend women to carry some self protection devices, especially when going out at night. I know it’s hard to carry self protection devices all the time but better to be safe than sorry.

Flashing: Unfortunately the Driver was a Woman Cop!

I don’t know whether to consider this incident foolish or a bad habit. A 44 year old woman in South Hill was walking on a roadway with another woman after enjoying a hot tub bath at her neighbor’s place. She was wearing a sweatshirt, had towel around her waist and was carrying her blue jeans. She saw a car passing by and lifted her towel, flashing her genital area. Unfortunately the driver was a WOMAN COP. Police says the woman was trying to be silly. Sometimes one has to bear the consequences of the actions not perceived funny or rather offensive by people.

I am sure she would not have flashed if she had realized that the driver was a female cop. Do you think any degree of flashing by men or women should be regarded offensive? If instead of a woman cop, you were driving the car, would you consider this a silly act and ignored it or would you have taken some action? Have you ever faced a situation of flashing and what was your reaction?

Homicide of Three Military Servicewomen

It was shocked to hear about three military women personnel’s homicide news in North Carolina in a period of 7 months. Two of the three victims were pregnant.

The body of 20 years old, eight months pregnant Marine- Maria Lauterbach and her fetus was found in a shallow grave in the backyard of her former colleague and a man she accused of sexual assault. A video interview of Maria’s mom taken at the time when she disappeared, reveals that Maria was about to expose some incident. This incident could have been about senior military personnel, Corporal Cesar Armando Lauren sexually assaulting her. The baby and mother were burnt leaving no evidence that Corporal Lauren was the offender and father of the child. Lauren, the murder suspect had been arrested on 10th of April from Mexico. This video gives an insight about the case.
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The first degree murder of Megan L. Touma is the second case. Her partially decomposed body was found in a motel bathtub in North Carolina. The prime suspect of her murder, soldier Edgar Patino is in the custody without bail. According to the Fayetteville police, Edgar Patino was the father of the unborn child but married to someone else. Patino admits that he was with Touma in the hotel room. Police say that Patino drew a circle-and-cross, a symbol of San Francisco's infamous Zodiac Killer, from a lipstick in the motel room’s mirror to mislead the investigators. He is suspected of being the person who wrote a letter to the Fayetteville Observer and the police as a serial killer responsible for Touma’s murder. He had bought a typewriter a night before.


The brutal murder of Holley Wimunc, 24 year old nurse at Womavk Army Medical center is yet another recent case. Her husband Marine John Wimunc is accused of first degree arson and conspiracy of arson in her murder. The second offender is Marine Lance Kyle Ryan Alden who helped John Wimunc to destroy the evidence by burying the body and trying to establish a false alibi. Holley Wimunc was filing a divorce petition on the ground of domestic violence according to the evidence found.

The stressful personal lives of these young women resulting in their murder force us to think the unforeseen danger tied with these problems. Their professional positions show that they were courageous women but could not fight with hidden murderous intentions. Pregnant Maria Lauterbach was murdered, while she was fighting for justice in the sexual assault case. In an unresolved issue of unmarried pregnancy, Megan Touma was murdered. Tired of domestic violence and unhappy married life Holly Wimunc was assassinated. Two of these issues are related to getting pregnant with married men. This is a matter of great concern. This is alarming news to all women involved with married men without any future hope. It even calls for action for women facing domestic violence. If you think you can be harmed take legal protection before it’s too late.

Women Assaulted Inside and Outside the Fitness Centers

Think about feeling lazy early in the morning or in the evening exhausted after a whole day's work. Think about the effort you take to visit a fitness center and out of the blue face some type of assault. Doesn't it feel disgusting? Eric Hudson, 31, from Windham NH, is charged with three counts of simple assaults. He's been convicted of purposely approaching women and asking them to teach an exercise or massage technique and putting them on his groin. He has been arrested by the police.

The news video shows that Eric accepts all the allegations of assaulting women outside fitness centers (he didn't use any kind of force). He admits that doing so gave him some sort of gratification. He even says that he had done this with more than 15 women. This means that the rest of 12 or more cases are unreported. Sometimes, it's hard for a woman to believe that she's been assaulted by a stranger. They experience some type of shock.

By being strong and reporting these incidents, they can safeguard other women from becoming the next victim. It also reduces the culprit’s chances of making advances. What inhibits a woman from reporting such incidents? Is it the fear of the culprit or the fear of how people will interpret this event? There is also a possibility that a woman is not able to react to the sudden shock and prefers forgetting what happened. Do you agree?