Chandra Levy: Family’s Outrage As D.C. Intern Was Laid To Rest

Chandra Levy's body wasn't returned to her parents until a year after her remains were found — raising new suspicions about the unsolved murder of the beautiful D.C. intern! The inside story follows — with The National ENQUIRER exposing more shocking secrets in Investigation Discovery's "Chandra Levy: An American Murder Mystery," premiering Monday, September 4 on TLC at 8 p.m. EST. An exclusive early release is available now on ID’s TV Everywhere platform, ID GO.

Chandra first disappeared in May 2001 — and, after a series of bungles by D.C. police, her skeletal remains were found in Rock Creek Park in May 2002. But the local officials didn't return Chandra's body for burial in California until May 2003, making it impossible for forensic experts hired by Chandra's family to do a proper investigation!

"We think people have diverted their eyes," said Chandra's godmother, Fran Iseman, shortly after the funeral. "And we think all the evidence has not been fully looked at."

Famed forensic investigator Dr. Henry Lee noted that he and his fellow experts were only allowed to do a " visual inspection" of bone fragments with a magnifying glass — but were unable to examine them with a microscope.

Dr. Lee added that the private forensics team was unable to perform chemical tests — or examine other evidence, such as clothing and biological samples. "It's a total outrage these things have not been done," blasted godfather Charles Iseman as Chandra was buried. "We think it is vital that the investigation be reinvigorated by an independent team."

Meanwhile, Chandra's aunt, Linda Katz, was left wondering why she was never called to testify at a grand jury hearing about the murder — even though she was a confidante of the intern, and knew all about her affair with then-Congressman Gary Condit.

"I think it's helpful" that her remains were laid to rest, said Charles, "but I would not use the word ' closure.'" Learn more disturbing secrets about the death of Chandra Levy as The National ENQUIRER partners with Investigation Discovery for "Chandra Levy: An American Murder Mystery," premiering Monday, September 4 on TLC at 8 p.m. EST. An exclusive early release is available now on ID’s TV Everywhere platform, ID GO.