In a sad development to Jennifer Hudson's family tragedy this weekend, her nephew, Julian King, is believed to be dead since the discovery of a young African American boy was made in Chicago. After Hudson's mother and brother were slain by gunshot (Friday), police were joined by the FBI to recover the missing 7-year-old boy. Both an Amber Alert and a $100,000 reward from Oscar-winning actress had been issued for Julian King since his disappearance.

According to current breaking news, a body has been found in a white 1994 Chevrolet Suburban belong to Hudson's slain brother, which was recovered yesterday. Police were instructed to completely seal off the SUV as medical examiners worked inside.

A Chicago police spokesman released no information about the discovery, and there has been no official confirmation of the identity of the body at this time. We'll be keeping you updated.

Update: The Amber Alert has been called off for Julian King, and the FBI have released a statement that the body discovered is "believed to be" this 7-year-old boy.

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