By Alicia Cruz Senior writer
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It's been almost eight years since federal intern and California native Chandra Levy disappeared touching off a massive investigation that led to the end of former U.S. Rep. Gary Condit of California political career. Police questioned the married politician, who had been romantically linked to Chandra Levy, but was never a suspect in her death or disappearence.
Nearly eight years after federal intern Chandra Levy's disappearance, the man accused of killing her was charged Wednesday with first-degree murder. In May 2001, Levy completed an internship with the U.S. Bureau of Prisons and was preparing to return home to
California when she disappeared after leaving her Washington, D.C. apartment. A year later, her skelatal remians were found in Rock Creek Park in a remote area D.C. police never searched during the investigation. On May 22, 2002, the remains were determined to be that of Levy after dental records confirmed a match.
It's been almost eight years since federal intern and California native Chandra Levy disappeared touching off a massive investigation that led to the end of former U.S. Rep. Gary Condit of California political career. Police questioned the married politician, who had been romantically linked to Chandra Levy, but was never a suspect in her death or disappearence.
Nearly eight years after federal intern Chandra Levy's disappearance, the man accused of killing her was charged Wednesday with first-degree murder. In May 2001, Levy completed an internship with the U.S. Bureau of Prisons and was preparing to return home to
California when she disappeared after leaving her Washington, D.C. apartment. A year later, her skelatal remians were found in Rock Creek Park in a remote area D.C. police never searched during the investigation. On May 22, 2002, the remains were determined to be that of Levy after dental records confirmed a match. Last month, police released a detailed affidavit with an arrest warrant, listing a dozen witnesses who helped point investigators to suspect Ingmar Guandique. At 
least two of those witnesses claim Guandique told them he killed Levy. Guandique, 27, was expected to have his initial court appearance Thursday in District of Columbia Superior Court.
least two of those witnesses claim Guandique told them he killed Levy. Guandique, 27, was expected to have his initial court appearance Thursday in District of Columbia Superior Court. An arrest warrant issued last month accuses him of sexually assaulting and killing Levy. The illegal immigrant from El Salvador had been serving a 10-year sentence in California for an unrelated assault. He was brought to the D.C. police department late Wednesday in a dark Chevrolet sedan, and escorted into the building by three detectives. As Guandique walked into the building with head down, a reporter asked if he had anything to say, but he did not respond.
When he left the building over an hour later, questions asked by reporters, again, went unanswered. Sources say the suspect may have ties to the most feared gang in the United States, the MS-13 gang.
A tattoo on Guandique's neck referenced one of the gang's marks -- blue and white colors taken from the El Salvadoran flag.
(Left) The Face of one of the MS-13 Gang's Tattoos
When he left the building over an hour later, questions asked by reporters, again, went unanswered. Sources say the suspect may have ties to the most feared gang in the United States, the MS-13 gang.
A tattoo on Guandique's neck referenced one of the gang's marks -- blue and white colors taken from the El Salvadoran flag.(Left) The Face of one of the MS-13 Gang's Tattoos
The MS-13 gang has cliques in 15 states, several South American countries, Canada, Mexico and reportedly has 36,000 members. The MS-13 gang is on the verge of becoming the first gang outside of the Italian mafia to be categorized as an "organized crime" entity.
Police said Guandique was fingerprinted, photographed and booked before being returned to the D.C. jail. lawyers for Guandique said they're glad he's in D.C. "We are glad that Mr. Guandique is back in the jurisdiction and look forward to a formal appearance in court at which time the government's flawed investigation and lack of reliable evidence" said public defenders Santha Sonenberg and Maria Hawilo.
Stay tuned for updates on this story. 
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