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Jill Biden’s ex-husband arrested on murder charge

William Stevenson, 77, was arrested Monday and charged with first-degree murder in the death of 64-year-old Linda Stevenson
William Stevenson, 77, was arrested Monday and charged with first-degree murder in the death of 64-year-old Linda Stevenson (New Castle County Police)
  • Jill Biden’s ex-husband, William Stevenson, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Linda Stevenson.
  • Police responded to a domestic disturbance at Stevensons’ home in Oak Hill, Wilmington, Delaware, on Dec. 28. Officers found Linda Stevenson unresponsive in the living room and attempts to save her were unsuccessful.
  • William Stevenson, 77, was arrested Monday at the same address and is being held at Howard Young Correctional Institution after failing to post $500,000.00 cash bail.
  • The cause and manner of Linda Stevenson's death, along with a possible motive, have not yet been released.
  • In addition to being Jill Biden’s ex-husband, William Stevenson is also an author and owned the popular college bar Stone Balloon in Newark.
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