Jill Biden’s Ex-Husband Charged With First-Degree Murder in Delaware Death Case

William Stevenson, the former husband of U.S. First Lady Jill Biden, has been taken into custody and charged with first-degree murder in the death of Linda Stevenson, according to New Castle County Police in Delaware.

Police said Stevenson, 77, was arrested Monday. The victim has been identified as Linda Stevenson, but authorities have not yet released many of the basic details that would normally help the public understand what happened, including when Linda Stevenson died, where the incident took place, or what investigators believe led up to the killing.

The charge itself is among the most serious a person can face, and it immediately raises major unanswered questions. Investigators have not publicly confirmed a motive, whether the death involved a weapon, whether there were witnesses, or whether the incident occurred after a dispute or confrontation. Police have also not said whether there were previous calls for service, warnings, or any history that could explain the circumstances behind the case.

Because Stevenson is connected to the First Lady through a prior marriage, the case has quickly drawn national interest far beyond Delaware. Even though Jill Biden is not accused of wrongdoing and has no known involvement in the case, the reality of modern media coverage is that high-profile names create intense public scrutiny. Reporters and national news agencies often seek comment in situations like this, and the story is already being framed through the lens of that past relationship.

At this stage, it remains unclear whether the First Lady will respond publicly, or whether the White House will issue any statement addressing the news, particularly as it continues to spread widely. In many cases involving public figures, responses may be brief, routed through communications teams, or delayed until more verified facts are available through law enforcement or court proceedings.

For now, police have released limited information beyond confirming the arrest and the first-degree murder charge. Stevenson has already been arraigned and was committed to the Howard Young Correctional Institution after failing to post $500,000 bail. Court proceedings and additional filings in the days ahead are expected to shed more light on what prosecutors allege happened and how the case will move forward.

As the case moves forward, the key facts remain these: William Stevenson, 77, Jill Biden’s former husband, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of Linda Stevenson, according to New Castle County Police. Stevenson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.