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By Hollie Silverman and Dan Gooding
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The ex-husband of former first lady Jill Biden was charged Tuesday with murdering his wife, Linda Stevenson, in Delaware**.**
William "Bill" Stevenson, 77, was arrested on one felony count of murder in the first degree in connection with the death of his wife, according to a press release issued by the New Castle County Police on Tuesday. He was taken into custody without incident, the release said.
Stevenson is being held on a $500,000 cash bail at the Howard Young Correctional Institution after being arraigned on Tuesday.
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Newsweek reached out to the Delaware Department of Justice for comment via email.
Why It Matters
Interest in the case has stemmed from Stevenson's connection to the former first lady, to whom he was married from 1970 through 1975, when they divorced. She married then-Senator Joe Biden in 1977. Despite the nearly 50 years that have passed, Stevenson has openly criticized the Biden family and spoken of his ex-wife in recent interviews.
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What To Know
Linda Stevenson, 64, died in late December after police responding to a reported domestic disturbance found her unresponsive in the living room, a previous release from the police said.
Little information was given on the manner of the woman's death in a release from the New Castle County Police Department on Tuesday. A cause of death has still not released.
Linda Stevenson had been married to Bill Stevenson for nearly four decades. Bill Stevenson is a former owner of the Stone Balloon, a well-known bar near the University of Delaware.
The Bidens have not commented publicly on the case.
What People Are Saying
An obituary for Linda Stevenson on the Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home's website: "Linda was deeply family-oriented and treasured time spent making memories, especially on family vacations with her daughter and granddaughter. Within the last five years, she proudly founded BMB Bookkeeping, a business she built with determination, integrity, and heart. She loved her work and truly cared for her clients, many of whom became friends.
"Linda will be remembered as tenacious, kind-hearted, and fiercely loyal. Her strength, resilience, and unwavering love for her family and friends will never be forgotten, and her absence will be felt deeply by all who knew her."
What Happens Next
Stevenson remains in the Howard Young Correctional Institution, pending further hearings.
Update 2/3/26, 1:18 p.m. ET: This article was updated with additional information.
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