The world grieved with Jennifer Hudson, the world watched the conviction of William Balfour. The question remains, was he the right person in this tragic situation. The wrongful conviction rate is extremely high in Cook County. Governor Ryan overtuned the death penalty partially due to their negligence in investigations. The fact that the Hudson family lived a dangerous lifestyle warranted a thorough investigation. But to take only the word of an estranged wife, the case began and ended with William Balfour. No other suspects were searched for. The facts, not the media coverage, would lead any person with common sense, to question how this case was handled. Is William Balfour the person responsible for this crime?