Bill Stevenson, Jill Biden's Ex-Husband, Charged with Murdering Second Wife
A shocking turn of events has unfolded in Delaware as Bill Stevenson, the ex-husband of former First Lady Jill Biden, has been charged with murdering his second wife, Linda. The news has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving many to wonder what led to this tragic event.A Domestic Dispute Turns Fatal
In late December, New Castle County police responded to a reported domestic dispute on Idlewood Road in the Oak Hill neighborhood. Upon arrival, they found Linda Stevenson, 64, unresponsive in the living room. Despite efforts to revive her, she was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation was launched, but no charges were filed at the time.
A Complex History
Bill Stevenson and Jill Biden met on a beach in Ocean City, New Jersey, in 1969 and married the following year. They divorced in 1975, after which Stevenson went on to marry Linda. The couple had recently founded an accounting business together, BMB Bookkeeping. Neighbors described them as a loving couple who often left for dinner together.
A Grand Jury Indictment
On February 2, a grand jury returned an indictment against Bill Stevenson, charging him with one felony count of first-degree murder. He was taken into custody and arraigned, but failed to post $500,000 bail, resulting in his placement at the Howard Young Correctional Institution. The cause of Linda's death remains unknown, and police have declined to comment further on the investigation.
A Community in Shock
As news of the indictment spread, neighbors gathered outside the Stevenson residence, displaying a 'Justice for Linda' sign. While most declined to speak with CBS News Philadelphia, one woman described Linda as 'nice as can be' and her husband as 'too.' The community is left grappling with the tragic events that unfolded in their midst.
The charges against Bill Stevenson have sent shockwaves through the community, leaving many to wonder what led to this tragic event. As the investigation continues, one thing is clear: justice for Linda Stevenson will be a long and difficult road ahead.
