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Teen Testifies Against Soldier in Murder Case

2/22/2026

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  • Hannah Thompson, 17, fled Simpsonville, South Carolina with U.S. Army soldier John Blauvelt after he was implicated in Cati Blauvelt's murder in October 2016.
  • Investigators noted John's unusual demeanor after the news.
  • In July 2022, John Blauvelt was arrested and convicted of Cati Blauvelt's murder, largely due to Thompson's testimony, while Thompson faced obstruction of justice charges.