Jill Biden’s ex-husband charged in wife’s tragic death

 February 4, 2026

A haunting story emerges from Delaware, where a once-charming romance has turned to tragedy. Bill Stevenson, ex-husband of former first lady Jill Biden, now faces murder charges in the death of his wife Linda, whom he once wooed with evident passion.

In a resurfaced 2020 interview with Inside Edition, Linda Stevenson spoke warmly of meeting Bill at a bar, a moment that marked the start of their decades-long relationship. This glimpse into their past, filled with affection, starkly contrasts with the events of Dec. 28, 2025, when Linda was found dead in their Oak Hill home, leading to Bill’s arrest on first-degree murder charges.

The public can’t help but fixate on the jarring shift from romance to alleged violence. Critics are already digging into Bill’s history, questioning how a man once described as a persistent suitor could be accused of such a heinous act.

Romantic Past Revealed in Old Interview

A 2020 clip reported by the New York Post captures Linda Stevenson glowing as she described Bill’s romantic nature. “Yeah, yes,” she told interviewer Steven Fabian, smiling while holding Bill’s hand.

That warmth now feels like a distant memory. The interview paints a picture of a couple deeply connected, making the current allegations all the more unsettling.

How does one reconcile this tenderness with a murder charge? The contrast gnaws at anyone following this heartbreaking case.

Stevenson’s Persistence Remembered Fondly

In the same interview, Linda highlighted Bill’s determination in pursuing her. “Yes, very,” she agreed when Fabian noted Bill’s persistence, a trait that seemed endearing at the time.

Yet, that same trait takes on a darker hue under the shadow of recent events. Public sentiment wrestles with whether such intensity could have morphed into something destructive.

While some might spin this into a broader narrative about toxic behavior, let’s not rush to judgment. The facts must lead, not assumptions about character flaws.

Personal History Adds Public Intrigue

Bill’s past includes a marriage to Jill Biden, ending in divorce in 1975. His life with Linda, at least publicly, appeared to be a fresh chapter until the tragic outcome on Dec. 28.

That 2020 interview also saw Bill claim he introduced Jill to Joe Biden in 1972, contradicting their official story. “Jill, Joe, Neilia and I were all in his kitchen,” he insisted, though their representative called it “fictitious.”

Such old disputes feel trivial against the weight of Linda’s death. Still, they fuel curiosity about Bill’s tendency to challenge narratives, fairly or not.

Focus on Linda’s Memory and Justice

Bill, now 77, awaits trial with a $500,000 bail, and no legal representation has been publicly named. Jill and Joe Biden’s team offered no comment, leaving the story to unfold in court.

This isn’t merely gossip fodder; it’s a sobering look at how personal bonds can unravel. Society’s push to redefine relationships often ignores the raw human cost when things go wrong.

Above all, Linda Stevenson’s voice from that interview deserves to linger, not be drowned out by scandal. Her story, once full of hope, demands justice over speculation. Let the legal process cut through the noise and honor what was lost.

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