Former First Lady Jill Biden's Ex-Husband Charged with Murdering Wife

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The former husband of First Lady Jill Biden, William "Bill" Stevenson, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Linda Stevenson. Police responded to a domestic dispute call at the couple's home in Wilmington, Delaware on December 28th, where they found Linda unresponsive. Stevenson was arrested at his home without incident and is being held on $500,000 bail.

Why it matters

The high-profile nature of Jill Biden's connection to the case, as well as the serious allegations of domestic violence and murder, have drawn significant attention. The case also raises questions about patterns of abuse and the challenges in addressing domestic violence, even among prominent families.

The details

According to police, officers responded to a 911 call about a domestic dispute at the Stevensons' home in Wilmington on December 28th. They found Linda Stevenson, 64, unresponsive on the living room floor. Attempts to revive her were unsuccessful and she was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives later obtained an indictment charging William Stevenson, 77, with first-degree murder in his wife's death.

• On December 28, police responded to a 911 call about a domestic dispute at the Stevensons' home.
• On December 28, Linda Stevenson was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead.
• On Monday, a grand jury in New Castle County indicted William Stevenson on first-degree murder charges.

What’s next

Stevenson has been arraigned and is being held on $500,000 bail. The investigation into Linda Stevenson's death is ongoing, and more details about the cause and circumstances are expected to be released.