Bill Stevenson murder case
William Stevenson, 77, ex-husband of Jill Biden, pleaded not guilty on February 17, 2026, to first-degree murder charges in Delaware, following the death of his wife, Linda Stevenson, on December 28, 2025. As of February 17, 2026: Stevenson has been indicted and is awaiting trial, having been arrested on February 3, 2026, and held on $500,000 bail. Police responded to a domestic dispute at their home where Linda Stevenson was found unresponsive and pronounced dead. Linda's daughter, Christina, has issued a statement, and reports noted Linda's obituary did not mention her husband.
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February 2026 — 4 developments
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.
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.
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.
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
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.