Authorities in the U.S. state of Delaware have charged William Stevenson, the former husband of Jill Biden, in connection with the death of his current wife, which occurred several weeks ago at their shared residence. The case remains under investigation, and no judicial ruling has yet been issued regarding the exact circumstances of the death. Stevenson, 64, was formally charged on Monday in Wilmington, according to court records.
The charge follows the discovery of his wife, Linda Stevenson, who was found dead in the couple’s home in the Oak Hill area. Police reports indicate that emergency services were called to the residence on December 28 following a reported domestic dispute. At approximately 11:15 p.m., first responders found Linda Stevenson unresponsive in the living room. Officers attempted to revive her at the scene, but she was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.
To date, authorities have not publicly released the official cause of death pending forensic analysis. According to available information, William Stevenson himself placed the emergency call, reporting that his wife had suffered a cardiac arrest. Audio recordings of the emergency call are part of the investigative file being reviewed by authorities. The New Castle County Police Department continues to gather evidence and witness statements to clarify the events leading up to the woman’s death. Investigators have not disclosed whether conclusive evidence exists beyond the initial charge.
The case has drawn public attention due to Stevenson’s past marriage to Jill Biden, which ended in 1975. Judicial sources have emphasized, however, that this historical relationship has no relevance to the current investigation. No additional statements have been released by family members, and Stevenson’s legal counsel has declined to comment publicly while the case proceeds through the judicial process.
Authorities have reiterated that a criminal charge does not constitute a conviction and that Stevenson is presumed innocent until proven otherwise in a court of law. The investigation remains ongoing, and officials expect that further details, including forensic findings, will emerge in the coming weeks and play a central role in determining the next legal steps.
