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The kids went to Miramonte High School. When the taped confession was played, the only noise in the hushed courtroom was Bernadettes sweet, girlish voice. I attended school in New York City and there are nothing but cliques. Teenagers killed each other for being bullied or cause they are lesbian? I hear one girl partied a lot that hung with them. Bernadette Protti is an American of Italian descent, born on September 20, 1968. Did you know Bernadettes bff? Hundreds of calls have come in on a special 24-hour hotline, but investigators said yesterday they have no leads in the June 23 killing of 15-year-old Kirsten Costas. It was all over popularity, and fitting in. I always noticed Bernadette would give Kirsten stares and mean looks at times. Just hearsay. Lifetime should be ashamed. She wasnt a fan of ( stupidity) by any means at all. Kirstens favorite game was Nancy Drew, and she loved her cheers to. You the one telling about the Bullied girls who were accused of the Crime. Neither does a lot of former classmates. Bernadette Protti - Ladies' Handbook of Murder Those girls wouldnt allow you in their groups in classes, they would exclude you as an earlier article stood. Bernadette was nice to, but she had hidden obsessions. Nope! Naturally, you might be wondering if that is the case here. After her release, she moved to another state and changed her name. Bernie has a sweet melancholy. Thats a win win. Bernadette her family says she is suffering from Depression maybe karma collecting. No there were several girls bullied, but Bernadette wasnt one. Yes listen said something to Bernadette, not to her directly, about her ski equipment. Known for its lack of crime, and upper-middle-class families, Orinda saw the Costas move from Oakland, starting their lives afresh, there. Whoever remotely tries to justify that must not have children. You obviously are very contradicting since from gathering what the Hollywood movie has told you if Kirsten was truly a witch, then, Bernadette was a bigger idiot since she wanted to befriend such a person to begin with. I read alot om her to. I knew nothing about this story until I saw it on lifetime and I actually felt really sorry for Kelly Martin who portrayed Bernadette protti. [Bernadette] had plenty of time to change her mind. The Costases charged that Bernadettes confession was riddled with lies that no one would use an eighteen-inch knife to cut a tomato and that Bernadette, casually dressed, never planned on taking Kirsten to a party. She was a young girl, a funny, silly girl who could also be obnoxious. Also Karen, Kirsten favors Stacey Dash, with Lindsey Warners personality on Saved by the Bell. She also took enough courses through a local community college to graduate with an associate in arts degree. You are bullying a dead teenage girl by deliberately and knowingly perpetuating lies about her because you appear to identify with Angela Delvecchio in Death of a Cheerleader ( a character that doesnt exist and is not a real representation of what Bernadette Protti was like). Material on this site is provided for purposes of education, criticism, commentary, cultural reporting, entertainment, historical reference, and news reporting/analysis. I didnt kill anyone, I went to college, had a successful career, a loving family and am happily retired with my husband who I met right after I graduated college in 1983. Where are the examples of Kirsten bullying Bernadette and pushing her to her limit? Her one friend in the group changed, she now fights for womens right. So this murderer just gets off free after 8 years and gets to live her life because (somebody picked on her)? Get a Life please. I am shocked to even read that some people think this 15 year old girl deserved to die because she could be a little snobby at school, I personally would prefer my children to be friends at school with a snobby girl than a cold blooded killer! Bernadette was to in a (round about way) She wasnt as popular as Kirsten, she desired to have the things Kirsten had. Bernadette is hated to all over so she has answered for it. Were not sympathizing with you, (grow up and get over it) Theyre not going to beg you to come, and if you dont want to be found cause your life was miserable, were not really interested in finding you and apologizing. The senior Vice President is still to be determined. Two scenes that totally sold me on how convincing the role of Angela was played was when Angela was being dropped off for the ski trip and, in front of the other kids, Angela's mother goes to clean Angela's face with a handkerchief. Now that you know, have fun looking around! From a standpoint Kirsten was Adorable and fun person. Finally, after being initiated by the Larks, Angela and the other girls go off driving looking for guys to kiss. The Los Angeles County Coroner determined he had committed suicide. Dont matter if Kirsten was a bully or the meanest girl ever, you haters on her leave her alone and let her Rest In Peace. She fit in and was as popular as Kirstens 2 close friends (Diane and Stacy), Bernadette wanted more. I also noticed, in both movies, Bridget/Angela kept staring at Kelly/Stacy. Vanessa I agree I knew both girls. If she was mad, she should of just beat the crap out of Kirsten, not kill her. Kirstens family and Berns family were both Well off, Bern lived in a Richer part. I know a person who knew her, she was a snob, so to speak, but she didnt deserve to die. Unfortunately, she was pronounced dead on Saturday, June 23, 1984, as one of the stab wounds had bisected the heart's major artery. Kirsten was one to always have fun, Was Orinda elite, yes, but they had a lot of wonderful people there to, and they helped one another. I think Bernadette went about it in the wrong way. A murderer? Did you know the other 2 girls that were accused? Bernadette concocted a plan to get Kirsten out of her house and it appears that Kirsten got annoyed when she discovered that Bernadette lied to get her out of her house alone. I never seen her make fun of anyone, of course, I wasnt around her that much, but she was friendly and nice. Click here to read more of the story, which later became the (fictionalized) subject of not just one but two TV movies A Friend to Die For and Death of a Cheerleader.. Id been weirded out to. I knew there were girls who didnt like Kirsten not sure why, we all cant get along with everybody. I was wondering why she was so pro-Bernadette. On December 11, nearly every girl attending Miramonte, even those with the flu, showed up. And you dont give a fuck cause you are popular? The film explores the events that lead up to, and play out, after the murder, shocking the community to its core. In PEOPLE, the article stated that Bernadette feared hurting her family by leaving them behind: If I kill myself, I will hurt people even more (my family). [13 May 1985, Arthur Lubow] I think its also safe to assume that her Catholic faith played a part in her decision. One girl said stupid stuff that embarrassed you, and cussed all the time, and other girls who smoked or cussed, she didnt associate with them, she didnt want around them. How did you talk and act around those girls, ask yourself that! No matter if she was cocky or snobby; irrelevant. I feel for the Costas family. I do believe she had some she didnt like, (but who didnt)! After her mother read it, she picked her up from school and went to the police station to record the confession. first of all, the judge had to be stupid to find it second degree murder and it doesnt matter if she didnt plan to kill kirsten. It weirded Kirsten out. This is Berns BFF or her Sister or Bern herself, no one else would go to such extend to call a dead girl names. I hear Kirsten was Beautiful inside and out. The sad thing is that adults act the same way. I came across people like that in my in-laws family when I was married and it is pathetic the way older siblings are so selfish. Death of A Cheerleader (TV Movie 1994) - IMDb In your dreams Bernadette was better looking! She had a Childhood friend who was Popular, wonder she didnt go after her, and kill her, like Karen Severson. As I wrote in a previous comment to you above rupaul/joy, if there was evidence of Kirsten bullying Bernadette, she would have given examples which would have strengthened her case and possibly portrayed her as a sympathetic character. You appear to be making up scenarios in your head about Bernadettes life and have difficulty differentiating fact from fiction. It wasnt so much how you dressed, or how much money your family had, it was on how you acted.. Our Gymn Teacher was impressed on how a lot of us girls got along, only time we bickered is when we played Soccer We were a family.. My School people didnt accept you, then you were out and ran out, all Schools are like that. They were good about making you feel like you didnt belong. I also think that its utterly ridiculous that she got only 9 years for committing murder. I still cant believe this individual who killed someone because of jealousy, if she was so down in the dumps they why didnt she just KILL herself?????? Parent blaming is so ridiculous in this case but, if any parents are to blame, maybe its bernadettes . Find out more here. If Bernadette killed Kirsten because she was bullied and put down by her, why didnt she give examples at her trial which would have strengthened her case? So, I dont know, I just felt bad., She said that Kirsten, Just sort of put me down I remembered one time on the ski trip we were on together. Kirsten wasnt a Bully. Lots of teen girls are caddy and laugh at people. Dylan and Eriks parents were loaded. Well hes probaly no better. I cant tell you if every single one of them get together, I know lots do. Bernadette and Kirsten were friends supposedly. I do believe she didnt like outcasts like Nancy and Joanna there. She mostly liked everybody. As a result, many students believed that she was responsible for killing Kirsten. Bullies should get their a** whooped not killed just because they dont want to be friends with someone. Why isnt anyone talking about the incompetency of the police here? The real death of a cheerleader story (1985), PS: If you liked this article, please share it! Kids can be cruel, its always been that way. Sad. Sheriffs aide Michael Bachman searches for murder weapon, San Francisco Examiner Tuesday, June 26, 1984. But unfortunately for her all she was taught was whats the best material Possessions, popularity and the look at me attitude. She joined a popular clique and was noticed everywhere. Some girls considered all those girls Stuck up they considered Bernadette as well. You are lying. She truly touched many lives," said Parks. The full length picture of Kirsten with her hair tied back is so cute. Lots of Students had to seek Counseling that year over all this. Kirsten was a straight A student and involved in activities, she wanted to run with top kids. So yes Kirstens friends still get together at times, but they dont discuss Bernadette or the death of Kirsten, as a matter of fact,( they dont want it brought up at all). Kirsten loved to joke and tell funny jokes to. She stuck to her story initially, but when Hilley described the psychological profile of the suspect in the case which showed, among other things, that the killer would have little remorse for her crime, Bernadette said, It sounds like me.. As for the Shoes one time comment. Well 1st off Kirstens home on Orchard Rd was nice, but no Mansion like the Movie portrays a nice Ranchstyle home. Kirsten wasnt like whoever (Not True) above article said she had to be snobby at the School there. Kristens parents are right the story as told doesnt make any sense. They made it theyre choice to, like doing stupid stuff all the time. There is no point in making stuff up. They dont even bother to investigate her alibi to see if she was telling the truth? lmao. So youre justifying Murder due to bullying? Youre going off the crappy movie. She was Bubbly and Gregarious, loved to have a great time. There were several bullied as I said before. Now, instead of celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday, the young fire victim's family is in mourning. Dont let that Sweet Melancholy fool anyone, she was not that unless you were in the group. Students at Miramonte High School in Orinda, whose social acceptance Bernadette Protti craved, said yesterday she should be kept in prison for a long time. If someone from Orinda ran into her, especially one of Kirstens friends, they would probably spit at her. Thats my belief. Cant imagine what feelings the Costas family had either. Who are you to tell the judge what to say or do at that time? If we have the fear of God n understand the importance of Gods creation. It is done and over and over 3 decades. The paint was peeling off, and it put a lot of pressure on her sensitive self-esteem as she never imagined living in such a place. Kirsten Costas, who had just finished her sophomore year at Miramonte High School in this scenic, affluent suburb, was killed at about 10pm Saturday, Contra Costa County Sheriffs Department investigators said. I have to laugh with this being 2021 and the person with the most judgment has the name of Karen. Now the new version of the movie was making Bernadette innocent, when Kirsten was innocent herself. So could LP, I hear she dont get around much to to many places anymore, shes not in California. "Her smile; you couldn't miss her smile. I had to deal with people like Kirsten in high school. Many say they cant trust anyone anymore, not after what Bernadette did. I see why her Sisters and mom forgive her, theyre her family and family sticks by you. Bernadette even tried to point her finger at Joanna as the one who killed Kirsten. Maybe you need to hear one of those shooters moms speak on YouTube on the Ted talks. Unfortunately, she faced numerous obstacles at becoming as cool as her idol. Not youre so called Sweet friend Bernie. Kirsten from my Understanding was Self Absorbed and a Snob, but not a Bully. This type of case just proves what can happen when bullies go too far. I just didnt bother with them. It was quite a bizarre turn of events that shocked the small community where such grizzly crimes never happened. Eventually, the FBI pinned the murder on Bernadette Protti, who was found guilty of second-degree murder and sentenced to nine years in prison. I cant stand snobby bitches who put others down and bully them. If shed been bullied by Kirsten, seems like shed have told it in detail. Bernadette had plenty of other friends, she was in that group, Kirsten didnt have anything against Bernadette, if she would of left her alone, eventually they may of became friends, no she couldnt wait, wanted it all right now and pushed and forced her way into it. To them maybe. I instantly knew it had to be a true-life story. They still do Bernadette and always will, so she has to look over her head every second. Later, she would throw her T-shirt and sweatpants in the garbage dump of the Sleepy Hollow Swim Club. Bernadette Im telling you was well liked and a good Student got good grades and was in with popular kids, cause she was smart. By education I mean an all-round drawing out of the best in the child and man; body, mind and spirit. ~ Mahatma Gandhi. With all this Corona Virus going around, none of that matters, it was 36 years ago, maybe LP or whoever moved on with her life. Bernadette will never escape her Image of what people have of her, no matter how Nice she becomes. I never wished for Kirsten to die like she did, that was horrible. Maria She was sentenced to a maximum of nine years in a juvenile prison in April 1985. Apart from her socioeconomic conditions, Bernadette also had severe body issues, wherein she thought herself to be unattractive and undesirable. She reminds me of Stacey Dash a little. No , then its gona be she was mental ill and forgotten forever yes? The case is extremely old now. She made it sound like this was a drug-related murder, and it wasnt, says Berit Costas. Tuko.co.ke featured an interesting article about the English actor and model that gained popularity in NBCs short-lived drama, Emerald City. Nothing exotic on the photos Ive seen. Im not sure shes really sick, I just hear she is, and doesnt leave her home hardly. Kirsten was mostly nice to Everyone, so she had a few people she didnt like, we all have. Director Jeff Hare Writer Lauren Balson Carter Stars Ella Cannon Austin Freeman Summer Madison A couple of them did, Bern just looked the other way. One version is that she was so good and bullied and another that she is a monster prepare to kill just like that? Your argument is Sort of pointless, and hypocritical considering that Bernadette did not value TRUE FEELINFS, FREINDSHIPS!!! The Judge felt sorry for her, and felt that the Community was using her trial as entertainment purposes and amusement. That other gal said Kirsten was Sweet that knew her. She did well in school academically, had plenty of friends, her close friends genuinely cared about her, she was described as popular in her own wayand she was invited to join an exclusive sorority club. Your comments continue to reiterate the plot for the movie Death of a Cheerleader. To much at stake in the World than to be worrying about something that happened decades ago. Pre-meditation seems sensible between the clothes and the knife. Think of what youre sayingfragile ppl dont turn to homicide. Kirsten didnt like people who acted (Dumb) or got into trouble and cause trouble. Star!! Too bad Bernadette couldnt see that.. Sarah, well, MURDER IS NOT AN OPTION!! Well one mother of her friend on a blog told Kirsten was Exclusive and liked everyone. Her drive for perfection makes her seek out the friendship of Kelly Locke, a rich and pretty girl. By what name was Death of A Cheerleader (1994) officially released in India in English? Several spectators at the trial were moved by the ninety-minute confession. So she is a Horrible girl. I would rather die., Asked what Kirsten had done to make her angry, Bernadette said: I have a lot of inferiority feelings and I really have bad feelings about myself. We all as teens said something smart to someone or hurt someones feelings. She had just wanted to befriend her classmate and take her to a party, she said. This is exactly why the Columbine shooting happened, and why these things happen in the first place. I have always treated others the way I want to be treated. Kirsten liked almost everybody. In swimming pools she would practice tumbling, one friend told about it, she would dive in the water and do back flips. Bernadette was paroled after seven years, for good behavior, at the age of 23. Some girls said she was mean to people, we all have opinions, but Im sure she was smart alecky at times, what teen girl isnt, even Bernadette was I bet as well. It all started with Bernadette inviting Kirsten to a party, which the latter was unaware of. There was this one girl that was so jealous of me, that she spread lies about me to her sorority friends and kept me from pledging her sorority. She told them that she was with a friend and she had gotten weird on her. homely? It took investigators some time to conclude the case, which is quite baffling when looking back at the circumstances leading to the murder. Where is Bernadette Protti Now? Kirsten Costas Killer Today Kirsten Costas, who had just finished her sophomore year at Miramonte High School in this scenic, affluent suburb, was killed at about 10pm Saturday, Contra Costa County . Death of a Cheerleader (Film) - TV Tropes So I would say to any bully, we all have our weaknesses, Upon her release, she reportedly changed her name. 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Looking at the pictures, it is shocking to see that Kirsten Costas is the face of an innocent little girl. And she killed her because she was jealous and that she would have been humiliuated if Kirsten told people at school that she was admiring her. None of those Orinda kids are even around from that time frame, as some of them are dead. Esp one 86 girl who thought she was just on top of the world. Eventually, she felt increasingly insecure and put down by Kirsten. She didnt hate anyone (as I said) just didnt like the way they acted. She didnt deserve to die. Its not about them, its all about Kirsten who,was,robbed of her life, and robbed from her family. Bernadette protti longed to be popular and she decided to kill an innocent person just because she couldnt have things get way.thats sad. Bernadettes parents were devout Christians (Catholics). Did you go to School with Kirsten and really know her? Kellie Martin did a masterful job playing the role of an awkward teenage girl desperately yearning for acceptance from the "In" crowd in high school. That was all taken from her, so unfair. If Kirsten wanted to smoke pot, Bern would of esp. Others didnt want any part of them cause Orinda kids want to be liked and accepted, and if you hang out with kids who arent you make yourself and outcast to. Even if she was, no right to murder her. If she didnt like someone , there was a reason. Bernadette said Kirsten wanted to smoke pot first, a claim that drew cries of disbelief from Kirstens parents and friends. But it wasnt a big fallout, just words between them.. Karen, where are you? I dont even think she was there when that all went down. Maybe I made a mistake somewhere in the story (not sure youre mostly just saying I was not being honest what is that about?). If you werent Popular she looked down on you just as bad as Kirsten did. I think Kirsten probably threatened to tell everybody their bizarre conversation in the car that night. Those girls arent that way as I said, they still get together on Occasion and all and are fine Adult Women. It wasnt any big deal, or so, we didnt think it was. What about its about time, the one who knew Kirsten? Death of a Cheerleader is one of the most famous movies of real-life murder cases involving cheerleaders. So she had money, her family did. Feeling bad for Bernadette bc was a pathetic, weak, emotionally unstable girl, fragile or whatever doesnt change the fact that shes also a murderer. Kirsten told her she embarrassed her, and, she didnt want to be around her. Sad because K had it all as I saw it. That still wasnt Kirstens fault. If Bernadette hadnt of lied under false pretense she wouldnt of been so mad at her. Why are you contradicting yourself? Its unknown what happened to Peter Costas (Kirstens younger brother). This is page 3 of 3 (Click here to go back to page 1 or to page 2), On December 11, Bernadette was called in for an interview with Ron Hilley, a young FBI agent assisting in the case. How do you know she was a mean girl? Kirsten May of been Stuck up and Caddy, most teen girls are, but she got along with almost everyone, she got along with Bernadette at first, till Bernadette kept trying to be her friend. Everyone says this school is so boring, so they start doing things for entertainment. if you came at her the wrong way like Bernadette did, or kids no one else liked cause they were so annoying to be around. 5 Horrific Murders (and the TV Movies made from them) For the students, the killing and its aftermath have left bitter feelings. Kirsten was adorable. I couldnt tell you if she was a snob or not. No, it is about love, people. Shes no better than you. What happened to a lot of those girls fro Kirstens group? Doesnt make her a killer, thats being a teenager but dont make it sound like she just said shut up thats unrealistic. Kirsten never got to Cheer, go to Prom, Graduate or go on to College. The cheerleaders in the class of 86 and 87 were mostly snobs around there. Also, she noticed a knife in the car, but Bernadette brushed it off by stating that her sister keeps it there to cut vegetables and fruits. 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Of course its done and over with, and people arent forgiving and never let you forget anything you did, she made a enormous mistake, that cant change, but she does regret it and as for her and the Costas family making Peace, cant even tell you how much truth is in that, but Im sure she reached out and owned her part, but nothing she can do to change what the outcome cost them.

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