22-Year-Old's Body Found in Abandoned House | 20/20 'Born to Kill' Part 1

When Cati Blauvelt's friends discovered she was missing, the first location a couple of them checked was an abandoned house in the woods that they had used as a hangout spot in their South Carolina hometown. Blauvelt's body was found in the basement of the Simpsonville house, setting off a search for her killer that would last years. In this segment from 20/20 'Born to Kill', ABC News takes a deep dive into the investigation, featuring interviews with friends, family, and law enforcement. The report explores the initial discovery, the forensic evidence, and the painstaking work that eventually led to a suspect. The full episode, available on Disney+ and Hulu, examines the twists and turns of the case, including how detectives pieced together the final hours of Blauvelt's life and the breakthrough that brought her killer to justice. This is a gripping account of a small-town tragedy and the relentless pursuit of truth.