Ep 5. Who Killed Chandra Levy?

In season 2 episode 5 of How It Really Happened, entitled "Who Killed Chandra Levy?," the show delves into the famous disappearance and murder of Chandra Levy, a 24-year-old intern who went missing in Washington, D.C. in May 2001.

Through interviews with friends, family members, police investigators, and journalists who covered the case, viewers are taken on a journey through the timeline of events leading up to Levy's disappearance, the subsequent investigation, and the eventual arrest and trial of the man accused of her murder.

Levy, who was originally from California, was interning at the Federal Bureau of Prisons when she went missing. Her case gained national attention partly due to her connection with U.S. Congressman Gary Condit, with whom she was rumored to have had a romantic relationship. The investigation into Levy's disappearance was complicated by the media scrutiny on Condit and the conflicting reports about the nature of their relationship.

Despite an extensive search effort and months of investigation, Levy's remains were not found until over a year after she went missing, buried in Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C. It wasn't until 2009 that a man named Ingmar Guandique was arrested and charged with Levy's murder.

The episode explores the evidence presented against Guandique, including DNA found on Levy's jogging shorts, as well as testimony from witnesses who claimed to have seen Guandique in the park around the time of Levy's disappearance. However, the case against Guandique was not without controversy, as some questioned the reliability of the witness testimony and the validity of the DNA evidence.

The episode also examines some of the other theories and suspects that arose during the investigation, including a serial killer who was operating in the area at the time, and a man named Armando Morales who claimed to have information about Levy's murder but was later found to be lying.

Throughout the episode, viewers are presented with various points of view and pieces of evidence, resulting in a nuanced and complex portrayal of the case. Ultimately, the episode leaves it up to viewers to make their own conclusions about who killed Chandra Levy and why.