Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson has offered a USD 100,000 reward for the safe return of her 7-year-old nephew
NEW YORK: Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson has offered a USD 100,000 reward for the safe return of her 7-year-old nephew, who has been missing since her mother and brother were found dead in their home on Friday.
A spokeswoman for Hudson confirmed the reward, the latest development in the FBI-led investigation of the shooting deaths of Hudson's relatives and abduction of her nephew, Julian King.
"Please keep praying for our family and that we get Julian King back home safely," Hudson said in a posting on her MySpace page on Sunday. "If anyone has any information about his whereabouts please contact the authorities immediately."
Hudson also posted two pictures of her nephew.
Earlier, Hudson viewed the bodies of her mother, Darnell Donerson, and brother, Jason Hudson. They were found shot to death Friday in their South Side Chicago home.
Police issued an Amber Alert for Julian and asked people to look out for a 1994 white Chevrolet Suburban with Illinois license plate, CNN reported.
Police confirm they have taken a person into custody but are not saying who.
News reports, however, say that person is Hudson's brother-in-law, William Balfour. Balfour's mother has also acknowledged her son has been questioned about the shootings.
Chicago news station WLS reported Saturday that Julian was not with Balfour when he was detained.
Hudson's sister, Julia Balfour, made an emotional appeal on Saturday for the safe return of her son.
"My greatest fear has already happened, my greatest hope is for having my child. I just want my son," Julia Balfour said. "That's all I have to say. Just let my baby go."
Hudson won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her portrayal of Effie in the film version of the Broadway musical "Dreamgirls."
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