Jill Biden Ex-Husband Shocking Murder Charge

A man once married to America’s former First Lady stands accused of intentionally killing his current wife in a shocking domestic tragedy that echoes from Delaware’s past.

Story Snapshot

William “Bill” Stevenson, 77, Jill Biden’s ex-husband from 1970-1975, indicted for first-degree murder of wife Linda, 64.
Police found Linda unresponsive after Stevenson’s 911 call on December 28, 2025, in Wilmington-area home.
Grand jury charged him February 2, 2026; he remains jailed without $500,000 bail.
Stevenson founded famous 1970s music venue The Stone Balloon; no Biden family link to case.
Ongoing probe withholds cause of death and motive details.

Domestic Dispute Turns Deadly in Wilmington

William Stevenson dialed 911 on December 28, 2025, reporting a domestic dispute at his Oak Hill home near Wilmington, Delaware. New Castle County police arrived to find Linda Stevenson, 64, unresponsive in the living room. Paramedics attempted lifesaving measures but pronounced her dead at the scene. Authorities sent her body for autopsy and launched a criminal investigation. Stevenson, 77, faced no immediate charges that night.

Grand Jury Indictment Seals First-Degree Murder Charge

New Castle County Police Criminal Investigations Unit and Delaware Department of Justice probed the incident for weeks. On February 2, 2026, a grand jury indicted Stevenson for first-degree murder, alleging he intentionally caused Linda’s death. Police arrested him peacefully at home, arraigned him in New Castle County Superior Court, and held him at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution. He failed to post $500,000 cash bail.

Police released a statement confirming the murder in the first degree charge but withheld the cause of death. Officials emphasized the investigation continues. No attorney represents Stevenson in public records yet. Linda operated a small bookkeeping business and cherished family alongside her Philadelphia Eagles fandom, per her obituary.

Stevenson’s Past Ties to Jill Biden Resurface

Stevenson married Jill Jacobs in 1970 while she attended University of Delaware. He drew her with charisma and ambition, launching The Stone Balloon music bar in Newark, Delaware—a 1970s hotspot for college crowds. They divorced in 1975 after five years. Jill Biden later called it a youthful mistake in her 2019 memoir Where the Light Enters, explaining they grew apart despite her efforts. She wed Joe Biden in 1977.

The Biden camp offered no comment on the indictment. Authorities stress no connection exists between the case and the Bidens, separated by over 50 years. Stevenson’s venue fame defined his public image, with no prior incidents noted in records. This distant link fuels media interest but holds zero evidentiary weight.

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Investigation Status and Community Ripples

Stevenson awaits trial in custody as detectives build their case. Prosecutors rely on evidence from the scene, autopsy, and witness accounts, though details remain sealed. Linda’s family mourns privately amid obituary tributes to her warmth. Wilmington’s tight-knit community, near Biden roots, absorbs the fallout from domestic violence spotlight.

Short-term effects include pretrial detention and revived scrutiny of Stevenson’s 1970s life. Long-term, a trial might unearth marriage anecdotes from Jill’s book, but officials dismiss broader political angles. Common sense affirms justice demands facts alone—no guilt by faded association. Social costs highlight domestic risks, urging vigilance in everyday homes.