William “Bill” Stevenson, 77, Jill Biden’s ex-husband from 1970 to 1975, was indicted on January 2026 for first-degree murder in the death of his second wife, Linda Stevenson, 64. He was arrested without incident at their Wilmington, Delaware home in the Oak Hill community after a grand jury alleged he intentionally caused her death; she’s held without $500,000 bail at Howard Young Correctional Institution.
Incident Background
On December 28, 2025, Stevenson called 911 reporting a domestic dispute, where police found Linda unresponsive on the living room floor; revival efforts failed, and an autopsy determined the cause amid a weeks-long investigation. No further details on the manner of death have been released publicly.
Stevenson’s History
Bill met Jill Biden at the University of Delaware, marrying in 1970 when she was 18; they divorced after five years. He founded the Stone Balloon music venue near campus in 1972, hosting stars like Bruce Springsteen before it closed in 2005, reopened as a tavern, and shut again in 2024.[query] Linda ran a bookkeeping business and was family-oriented, per her obituary.
Legal Status
Stevenson was arraigned post-indictment by New Castle County authorities; his attorney status remains unclear. Neither Jill Biden nor former President Joe Biden has commented publicly. The case highlights domestic violence risks, with ongoing probes possible.
