In a tragic incident, 64-year-old Linda Stevenson was found dead at her home in Delaware, United States, following a police response to a reported domestic dispute. The news, first reported by TMZ, has drawn significant attention due to her husband's connection to US First Lady Jill Biden.
Police Respond to Domestic Dispute Call
The New Castle County Police Department responded to a call concerning a domestic dispute at the address on Sunday. Upon arrival, officers discovered Linda Stevenson unresponsive in the living room of the home. Immediate life-saving measures were administered by the police at the scene. Unfortunately, their efforts were unsuccessful, and she was declared dead.
The authorities have now launched a full investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding her death. A crucial part of this probe is to ascertain whether her passing was the result of a criminal act. A police spokesperson confirmed that detectives from the division's criminal investigations unit were notified and took charge of the investigation.
Connection to the Biden Family
The case has garnered wider public interest because Linda Stevenson was married to Bill Stevenson, the former husband of current US First Lady Jill Biden. Bill Stevenson and Jill Biden were married from 1970 until their divorce in 1975. Two years after that divorce, Jill Biden married Joe Biden in 1977.
Historically, both Bill Stevenson and Jill Biden worked together on Joe Biden's first campaign for the US Senate. At that time, in the early 1970s, Joe Biden was serving as a councilman for New Castle County.
Investigation Ongoing, No Charges Filed
As of Tuesday afternoon, no charges have been filed in connection with Linda Stevenson's death. The New Castle County Police Department's investigation remains active and ongoing. The department is meticulously piecing together the events that led to the tragic outcome on Sunday.
The focus is on understanding the nature of the domestic dispute that prompted the initial police call and its potential link to Linda Stevenson being found unresponsive. The community awaits further updates as detectives continue their work.
