Linda Stevenson, aged 64, was discovered deceased in her home in Wilmington, Delaware on December 28, 2025, following a domestic disturbance call received by the police.
The incident has garnered nationwide interest due to Linda Stevenson being the spouse of Bill Stevenson, 77, the former husband of ex-First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. Bill Stevenson, who alerted the police, is fully cooperating with the investigation. No charges have been filed as the investigation is still in progress.
The New Castle County Police Department responded to the call at the Oak Hill neighborhood home located on the 1300 block of Idlewood Road at 11:16 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered Linda Stevenson unresponsive in the living room.
Although the police provided immediate life-saving measures, Linda Stevenson was declared deceased at the scene. Her body has since been transferred to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science for an autopsy to establish the cause of death.
The Criminal Investigations Unit dispatched detectives to the scene who have taken over the investigation. A 911 dispatch recording hinted at cardiac arrest but police have yet to confirm any further details surrounding Stevenson’s death. The case is currently classified as a death investigation, emphasizing the ongoing nature of the inquiry, with authorities awaiting autopsy results for conclusive findings.
Death investigations are standard protocol for unexpected or unclear circumstances surrounding a death, permitting investigators to collect evidence and await forensic results before deciding if criminal charges are appropriate.
Bill and Linda Stevenson had been married approximately 40 years. Bill Stevenson gained fame years ago as the creator of The Stone Balloon, a well-known bar and concert hall in Newark, Delaware.
The link to the Biden family arises from Bill Stevenson’s first marriage. Dr. Jill Biden and Bill Stevenson tied the knot in 1970 and separated in 1974, finalizing their divorce a year later in 1975.
Dr. Jill Biden then married then-Sen. Joe Biden in 1977, a union that has endured through his lengthy Senate career, vice presidency, and presidency.
Over time, Bill Stevenson has intermittently shared public remarks about his previous marriage to Jill Biden, including allegations about the reasons behind their divorce. These claims have been consistently refuted by representatives for the Bidens.
As the investigation progresses, detectives are expected to examine any available evidence from the scene, interview potential witnesses and neighbors, and await the results of the forensic examination. The New Castle County Police Department is requesting anyone with information about the incident to make contact.
News of Linda Stevenson’s death has been widely reported, with media attention concentrated on the connection to the former first family. However, the police emphasized that their investigation is primarily focused on the circumstances surrounding the death and the events that transpired on December 28, 2025.
The Biden family has strong ties to Delaware, the state Joe Biden represented in the U.S. Senate before his tenure as vice president and later president.
As of early January 2026, Bill Stevenson has yet to make any public statement regarding his wife’s death. The nature of the domestic disturbance that led to the 911 call has not been disclosed by police.