The name William Stevenson has resurfaced in connection with a mysterious death, echoing a past entangled with scandal and tragedy. Back in the early 1980s, Stevenson, who was then fresh off his divorce from Jill Biden, found himself embroiled in a scandalous affair with Kathie Durst, the wife of Robert Durst, who would later become a notorious serial killer.
The affair between Stevenson and Kathie came to light after Robert discovered the betrayal, leading to a tumultuous confrontation that Stevenson vividly recalls as the moment he realized the true extent of Robert’s dark and violent nature. Kathie disappeared shortly after the affair was exposed, and her vanishing remains a cold case to this day. Robert was eventually charged with her disappearance, but he passed away in 2021 before facing trial.
In a shocking turn of events, Stevenson came forward in the same year as Robert’s death, confessing to the affair and shedding new light on the events leading up to Kathie’s disappearance. In an interview with News 12, Stevenson described the chaotic morning when Robert confronted them, highlighting the intensity and violence that characterized Robert’s behavior.
The unresolved mystery of Kathie’s disappearance has now resurfaced with Stevenson’s recent arrest in connection with the death of his wife, Linda. Following an alleged domestic dispute in December 2025, Linda was found dead in their Wilmington, Delaware, home. Initially attributed to cardiac arrest, further investigation led to Stevenson’s arrest on first-degree murder charges.
As the case unfolds, questions arise about Stevenson’s past and potential involvement in Kathie’s disappearance. The Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, familiar with Stevenson’s name from the previous case, maintains that their focus remains on Robert Durst’s alleged involvement in Kathie’s murder.
Stevenson, now 77, awaits trial at the Howard Young Correctional Center after failing to post bail. The intricacies of his past entanglements and the recent tragedy surrounding Linda’s death paint a complex picture of a man whose life has been shadowed by scandal and suspicion. The web of connections linking Stevenson to two high-profile cases continues to intrigue and captivate, leaving many wondering about the truth behind the mysteries that still linger.
