Delaware law enforcement officials are conducting a meticulous death investigation following the discovery of 64-year-old Linda Stevenson unresponsive at her Oak Hill residence. The police responded to the domestic dispute call at approximately 11:15 p.m. on Sunday night, as reported in the official police statement.
Upon arrival, first responders made concerted efforts to administer life-saving measures, but tragically, Stevenson was pronounced dead at the scene. While the investigation is ongoing, no criminal charges have been filed as investigators work diligently to piece together the sequence of events that led to Stevenson's untimely death.
The case has garnered additional public interest due to Stevenson's indirect connection to the Biden family. She was married to Bill Stevenson, the former husband of Jill Biden, who was the United States' first lady prior to the current administration. The Bidens' relationship has been a topic of public discussion, with Bill Stevenson having claimed in the past that Jill Biden began a relationship with Joe Biden, who served as President before Donald Trump's current term, while they were still legally married. The Bidens have denied these allegations.
Christina Vettori, Stevenson's daughter, has been outspoken regarding her mother's death, suggesting to the media that the investigation be treated as a possible homicide. "It's still a murder investigation," Vettori told the Daily Mail, though she refrained from further comment at this stage. Contrary to her statements, the New Castle County Police have clarified that they are handling the incident strictly as a death investigation, not a murder probe. However, the involvement of the police's Criminal Investigations Unit indicates the serious nature of the case.
The Delaware Division of Forensic Science is set to perform an autopsy on Stevenson's body to determine the cause and manner of death. Initial emergency dispatch records, as obtained by outlets such as TMZ, hinted at a potential cardiac arrest at the time of the incident, adding another layer to the developing narrative of Stevenson's death.
The investigation is unfolding against a backdrop of heightened interest due to the Biden connection. Jill Biden's maiden name is Jacobs, and her marriage to Bill Stevenson lasted from 1970 until their separation in 1974. The divorce proceedings were notably acrimonious, with disputes over assets, including Stevenson’s The Stone Balloon bar, attracting media attention.
As the community awaits further developments, the New Castle County Police continue to gather evidence, and the Division of Forensic Science works to provide clarity on the medical cause behind Stevenson's death. The complexity of the case is evident, with the convergence of a personal tragedy and a historical connection to a prominent political family.
