Bill Stevenson murder case

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SUMMARY

William Stevenson, 77, ex-husband of Jill Biden, had his bail quadrupled to $2 million cash on May 29, 2026, following his not guilty plea to first-degree murder charges in connection with his wife Linda Stevenson's death. As of May 29, 2026, Stevenson is awaiting his next court hearing scheduled for March 16, 2026. He was indicted on February 2, 2026, and arrested on February 3, 2026, after Linda Stevenson was found unresponsive at their Delaware home on December 28, 2025. Linda's daughter, Christina, issued a statement after his arrest, and reports noted Linda's obituary did not mention her husband.

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May 2026 — 1 developments

  1. William Stevenson's bail was quadrupled to $2 million cash following his not guilty plea to first-degree murder charges.

    William Stevenson's bail was quadrupled to $2 million cash following his not guilty plea to first-degree murder charges. His next court hearing is scheduled for March 16, 2026.

February 2026 — 4 developments

  1. William Stevenson, ex-husband of Jill Biden, pleaded not guilty on February 17, 2026, to charges of murdering his wife, Linda Stevenson.

    William Stevenson, ex-husband of Jill Biden, pleaded not guilty on February 17, 2026, to charges of murdering his wife, Linda Stevenson. Stevenson was indicted on a first-degree murder charge on February 2, 2026, in connection with Linda's death on December 28, 2025.

  2. Further details emerged about William Stevenson's past statements, including a 2020 interview where he described Linda as "the greatest thing in my life.

    Further details emerged about William Stevenson's past statements, including a 2020 interview where he described Linda as "the greatest thing in my life." Reports also noted his previous marriage to Jill Biden and his public criticism of the Bidens.

  3. The daughter of Linda Stevenson, Christina, spoke out following Bill Stevenson's arrest, issuing a statement about the case.

    The daughter of Linda Stevenson, Christina, spoke out following Bill Stevenson's arrest, issuing a statement about the case. News reports highlighted that Linda's obituary did not mention her husband, which had raised questions prior to his arrest.

  4. William Stevenson, 77, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with his wife Linda Stevenson's death.

    William Stevenson, 77, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with his wife Linda Stevenson's death. The arrest followed an extensive investigation and a grand jury indictment. He was taken into custody at his home and later held on $500,000 bail.

December 2025 — 1 developments

  1. Police responded to a domestic dispute at the home of William and Linda Stevenson in Delaware.

    Police responded to a domestic dispute at the home of William and Linda Stevenson in Delaware. Linda Stevenson was found unresponsive in the living room and pronounced dead at the scene. Life-saving measures were administered but were unsuccessful.