Chandra Levy’s Clothing May Provide Clue to How She Died

Police have found a knotted piece of clothing with Chandra Levy’s remains that could have been used to restrain her.

Investigators are trying to determine if Levy’s stretch leggings were used to tie her up, a person close to the investigation said Saturday. “If they conclude she was bound, that would eliminate any possibility other than that she was killed,” the person said.

Deputy Police Chief Terrance W. Gainer would not confirm or deny the report. “That shouldn’t be shared publicly for two reasons: Her parents shouldn’t have to read it, and some things interrogators want to keep to themselves.”

Dr. Jonathan Arden, Washington’s medical examiner, has said official word on how Levy died could come by Tuesday.

Police are talking to nearby residents and joggers to see if they recall anything unusual on May 1, 2001, when police believe the 24-year-old former federal intern from Modesto disappeared.