In a chilling turn of events, William Stevenson, once known for his romantic charm, is now at the center of a tragic narrative involving the alleged murder of his wife, Linda. Not long ago, the couple painted a picture of happiness and affection during an interview with “Inside Edition,” conducted five years prior to the incident.
In 2020, as Joe Biden was campaigning against the incumbent Donald Trump, Stevenson and Linda shared the story of their meeting with the public. “She was sitting across the bar with a mutual friend,” Stevenson recounted. “I asked, ‘Is that Linda?’ and upon confirmation, we were inseparable from that day forward.”
The interviewer, noting Stevenson’s affection, playfully remarked on his romantic nature, to which Linda, smiling and holding his hand, agreed wholeheartedly, “Yeah, yes.”
However, this image of a loving partnership has been shattered following the December events. Authorities have released an undated photo of Stevenson in connection to the case, marking a stark contrast to the loving persona previously shared with the world. The photo, provided by New Castle County, Delaware Police, serves as a somber reminder of how quickly life can change.
William Stevenson in an undated photo released by New Castle County, Delaware, Police on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. (New Castle County Police via AP)
“Yeah, yes,” she said, while smiling and holding her husband’s hand.
“He was persistent,” the interviewer said.
“Yes, very,” Linda responded.
The home of William Stevenson, the ex-husband of former first lady Jill Biden, is shown in Wilmington on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. Stevenson has been charged with the killing of his current wife at the home. (AP Photo/Mingson Lau)
Stevenson, 77, was taken into custody Monday and has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Linda, 64, according to the New Castle County Police in Delaware.
Officers were called on Dec. 28 concerning a domestic dispute to a home where they found Linda Stevenson unresponsive, authorities said at the time.
After being pronounced dead, her body was turned over to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science for an autopsy.
Authorities have not provided a cause of death as of Wednesday.
A sign reading “Justice for Linda” is seen in a yard near the home of William Stevenson, the ex-husband of former first lady Jill Biden, in Wilmington, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Mingson Lau)
Linda Stevenson’s obituary states that she “passed away unexpectedly.” It lists those she is survived by — a list that notably excludes her husband.
At the time the obituary was published, the missing detail caught the public’s attention, with a friend asking Stevenson on Facebook why that was the case.
“Bill, your wife’s obituary is in the paper and you are not listed anywhere as her husband or your name is not listed,” a woman wrote on Jan. 14, according to People. “Is there a reason for this or a misprint?”
The social media post was no longer visible following his arrest, according to the outlet. It was unclear who deleted the post or when.
Stevenson remains in jail after failing to post $500,000 bail after his arrest and grand jury indictment following a weekslong investigation by detectives.
Former first lady Jill Biden was married to Stevenson from 1970 to 1975. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images, File)
Stevenson was married to Jill Biden from 1970 to 1975. Jill Biden married then-U.S. Sen. Joe Biden in 1977.
Jill Biden declined to comment on the matter through an emailed response from a spokesperson at the former president and first lady’s office, according to The Associated Press.
