A 64-year-old woman married to former First Lady Jill Biden's ex-husband was found dead in her Wilmington, Delaware home Sunday night after police responded to a domestic dispute call, according to the New Castle County Police Department.
Linda Stevenson was discovered unresponsive in the living room of the residence belonging to Bill Stevenson, who was married to Jill Biden from 1970 to 1975, before her marriage to former President Joe Biden. Officers arrived at approximately 11:16 p.m. and attempted life-saving measures, but Mrs. Stevenson was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident has sparked significant attention on social media, with multiple outlets reporting on the developing story. @Newswize reported on the case as a "'Murder Investigation' After Woman Married to Jill Biden's Ex-Husband Found Dead," while @DallasExpress characterized it as a "Tragic Death in Delaware," noting that "Linda Stevenson, 64, discovered unresponsive in New Castle County home late Sunday night. Police investigating—autopsy pending."
Investigation Underway
Detectives with the NCCPD's Criminal Investigations Unit have launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding Linda Stevenson's death. The police department has not released additional details about the nature of the domestic dispute call or potential suspects.
Social media users have been closely following the story, with @Simo7809957085 sharing updates that "Cops in Wilmington, Delaware, were called to the home of Bill Stevenson after receiving a 'domestic dispute call.'"
The connection to the Biden family through Bill Stevenson's previous marriage to the former First Lady has drawn national attention to what might otherwise be considered a local Delaware news story. An autopsy is pending to determine the exact cause of death.
This developing story continues to unfold as investigators work to piece together the events leading to Linda Stevenson's tragic death. The New Castle County Police Department is expected to release more information as their investigation progresses.