On December 28, 2025, police responded to a reported domestic dispute at the Wilmington home of Linda M. Stevenson and her husband William "Bill" Stevenson. Linda, age 64, was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead. William, age 77 and former husband of Jill Biden, was charged with first-degree murder after a grand jury indictment. The investigation is ongoing with no cause of death publicly released. William was arraigned and held on $500,000 bail.
Country: United States
State/Province: Delaware, United States
City/Region: Wilmington
Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide
Relationship Status: Married
Relationship Duration: Almost 40 years
Incident Date: Dec. 28, 2025
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Almost 40 years
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2025-12-28
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Jill Biden's ex-husband charged with murdering his wife
Domestic Violence
The case involves a long-term married couple with a sudden fatal domestic dispute. The husband was charged with first-degree murder after an extensive investigation. The incident reflects a pattern of domestic violence culminating in homicide within a marriage.
Police responded to a reported domestic dispute and found the victim unresponsive. The suspect called 911. A grand jury indicted the husband for first-degree murder. The suspect was arraigned and held on bail. The cause of death is pending autopsy results. Investigation is ongoing with no further details released.
No reported confusion; suspect was identified and arrested at the scene without incident. Cause of death not yet publicly disclosed.
On December 28, 2025, police responded to a domestic dispute call at the Stevensons' home in Wilmington. Officers found Linda Stevenson unresponsive and attempted lifesaving measures. She was pronounced dead later. William Stevenson was taken into custody and later indicted for first-degree murder. The investigation included a grand jury and forensic autopsy pending. The couple had been married nearly 40 years.
High risk due to escalation to fatal violence in a long-term marriage; presence of domestic dispute prior to incident.
Long-term marriages can still escalate to fatal domestic violence. Early intervention in domestic disputes is critical. The case highlights the importance of thorough investigations and grand jury proceedings in domestic homicide cases.
The reported domestic dispute and 911 call by the husband were key early signals.
The husband's call to 911 and police finding the victim unresponsive at home connected the case.
Physical evidence at the scene and grand jury indictment were strongest evidence types.
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No follow-up reports available beyond indictment and arraignment.
Cause and manner of death remain undisclosed; legal proceedings ongoing.