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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4 updatesWilliam 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." Reports also noted his previous marriage to Jill Biden and his public criticism of the Bidens.
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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.
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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.
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1 updatePolice 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.
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