Jill Biden's ex-husband accused of first-degree murder in the death of current wife, Linda Stevenson

Jill Biden's ex-husband, William Stevenson, 77, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Linda Stevenson, who was found unresponsive in their Delaware home in December. The indictment follows a weeks-long investigation into a December incident at the couple’s home. Stevenson, a former business owner and author, was taken into custody without incident, as per a report by WDEL and NBC News.

A grand jury returned the indictment following a weeks-long investigation.



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What happened on December 28?

The case centers on the death of 64-year-old Linda Stevenson, who was found unresponsive in the living room of the couple’s home in the Oak Hill neighborhood on the night of December 28. New Castle County Police previously said officers responded to a reported domestic dispute at the residence in the Wilmington area.

Despite lifesaving efforts by officers at the scene, Linda Stevenson was pronounced dead. Her body was turned over to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science for an autopsy. Police have not publicly released a cause of death, and no additional details about the circumstances have been disclosed, as per a report by WDEL and NBC News.

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How did the investigation lead to charges against William Stevenson?

According to New Castle County Police, the charge against William Stevenson followed an extensive, weeks-long investigation conducted by detectives with the Criminal Investigations Unit. Evidence was presented to the Delaware Department of Justice, which ultimately led to the grand jury indictment on Monday.

Police said Stevenson was taken into custody without incident at his residence. He was formally charged with first-degree murder in connection with his wife’s death.

What is Jill Biden's ex-husbandWilliam Stevenson’s legal status now?

After his arrest, Stevenson was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 2. He was committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution after failing to post $500,000 cash bail. Authorities have said it is unclear whether he has retained an attorney.

Officials have not provided further details about the evidence presented to the grand jury or what investigators believe led to Linda Stevenson’s death, as per a report by WDEL and NBC News.

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Why has Jill Biden's ex-husband's case drawn public attention?

William Stevenson is a known figure in Delaware, both as an author and as the former owner of the Stone Balloon in Newark. The music venue became one of the most popular college bars in the country near the University of Delaware, hosting performances by artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews, and The Allman Brothers Band over the years, as per a report by WDEL and NBC News.

Stevenson was also previously married to Jill Biden, who was known as Jill Tracy Jacobs at the time. The two married in February 1970, when she was a student at the University of Delaware. Their marriage lasted five years, ending in a civil divorce in May 1975.

Soon after separating from Stevenson, Jill Biden met a Delaware senator named Joe Biden, whom she later married.

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FAQs

What charge is William Stevenson facing?

He has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Linda Stevenson.



Where is William Stevenson now?

He is being held at the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution after failing to post $500,000 cash bail.