Washington, December 31 (ANI): A murder indictment has been issued against Jennifer Hudson's brother-in-law, the main suspect behind the family murders of the actress.

William Balfour had been arrested on charges of first-degree killings of the Oscar-winner's mother, brother and his 7-year-old stepson on December 1.

A Chicago court heard the 27-year-old pleading not guilty to the October murders with his lawyer making a request that his client be shifted from a state prison to Cook County for easier communication.

The judge said he would rule on the matter during a January 20 court date, reports Us magazine.

Balfour, who is also facing home invasion charges, had allegedly gone on a killing spree after confronting his estranged wife over her renewed love life. (ANI)