Police officers responding to a domestic dispute call in Wilmington, Delaware, discovered Linda Stevenson, 64, dead in her home Sunday night. Stevenson was married to Bill Stevenson, the ex-husband of former First Lady Jill Biden.
According to the New Castle County Police Department, officers arrived at the residence around 11:16 p.m. and found Mrs. Stevenson unresponsive in the living room. Despite immediate life-saving efforts by responding officers, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The tragic incident has drawn attention on social media, with users expressing shock at the news. Twitter user @JackReache82794 posted, "Am I Reading this right?" while sharing reports of the Delaware tragedy. The Washington Times also reported on the incident, tweeting: "Linda Stevenson, wife of Jill Biden's first husband Bill Stevenson, found dead after domestic dispute call."
Investigation Underway
Detectives with the NCCPD's Criminal Investigations Unit have launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mrs. Stevenson's death. Police have not yet released details about the nature of the domestic dispute that prompted the initial call or whether any arrests have been made.
Social media outlet @TheCryptoBull11 reported additional details, noting that "New Castle County Police responded around 11:15 PM Sunday and discovered the 64-year-old unresponsive in the living" room of the Delaware home.
Bill Stevenson was previously married to Jill Biden before her marriage to former President Joe Biden. The couple's relationship has been the subject of political discussion over the years, particularly regarding the timeline of when the Bidens first met.
This developing story highlights yet another tragedy connected to Delaware's political circles, as the state continues to be a focal point for national political figures. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not released additional information about potential suspects or motives in this case.