So tragic that Kirsten was brutally murdered. Bernadette isnt coming anyway, she is not well anymore. People need others not bullying. I also believe Nancy and Joanna were nice girls that had thier moments also. Joe she must of liked your Sister. I think Bernadettes Youtube is fake now. If the person that Tori spelling played in that movie Was indeed Kristen Costas attitude toward other students then anybody couldve seen this coming. Rupaul and Sarah, Bernadette has friends and fit in. By what name was Death of A Cheerleader (1994) officially released in India in English? For you to even fix your fingers to type a reference that this was some sort of fault of the victims speaks volumes about you as a person. She was friendly, but kind of Arrogant as well. She could block it out of her mind (her words). Kirsten from my Understanding was Self Absorbed and a Snob, but not a Bully. Society in the richest places raise their children to be obnoxious and unbearable little freaks. Its in a teen girls blood to be Caddy and mean its just normal, but that dont give anyone the right to take someone elses life. If we had to kill all 15:year olds who were Smart Aleck then we wouldnt have none making it to Graduation or getting their Drivers License. So Kirsten was Cocky at times. This is Berns BFF Ill bet. Asking a butt of yourself getting it. Catholic priests normally wear a violet, black or white stole during a funeral mass. I agree Bernadette should of at least got 20 years like (Karen Severson and Laura Doyle) murder of Missy Availa, that happened a year after Kirstens like 5 hours South of us. From the author who also runs this site: The yearbooks ARE in my private collection, as is the huge picture of us in Washington DC. Kirsten didnt like (stupidity). She didnt give examples because she wasnt bullied by Kirsten. Is it so hard to do without hurt someone? Mats you knew those Girls? My friend was surprised it was Bernadette who murdered Kirsten! The original movie featured stars like Kellie Martin and Tori Spelling. The actual murder took place in June 1984. Hundreds of mourners filled the great sanctuary of the Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church yesterday to pay their last respects to Kirsten Costas. "She's a very, very special young woman. Bernadette followed and attacked her with a kitchen knife, stabbing her five times, before fleeing. I know a gal who knew someone who knew Kirsten. She asked Hilley if he had ever considered that a sixteen-year-old girl might be more afraid of publicity than of going to prison. How? Once the police investigation began, she started contemplating suicide. Neither does a lot of former classmates. I mean, we dont have a lot of money and we cant afford a lot of nice ski stuff and I just had this really crummy pair of skis and some boots, but, you know, I was having fun anyway. Please explain how Bernadette was pushed to the brink? Like I said, Kirsten was so much fun. It all started with Bernadette inviting Kirsten to a party, which the latter was unaware of. When Kirsten approached the Pinto she looked inside and said blandly, Oh, its you.. Girl, 16, Convicted in Classmate's Slaying - Los Angeles Times I hear she disguised herself when she comes to Orinda wears shades over her eyes, and lives behind a long lane (mom does). It sounds like she was only mean one time about her having cheap ski boots. What was the most heart wrenching about this was a classmate girl was blamed and attacked by certain people for killing Kirsten, obviously she didnt. And whenever she went to that parking lot to say that she admired Kirsten, thats probably the reason why she said her friend Got weird. I would have gotten weirded out too if my friend addmitted that she thought that I was perfect, pretty, and good at everything. In swimming pools she would practice tumbling, one friend told about it, she would dive in the water and do back flips. I dont think she was any worse than any other teenage girl by any means. I think its time to move forward and put this whole horrible deal behind you cause life is way to short. This is a truly heartbreaking experience and we are really grieving together," said Miramonte principal Julie Parks. If Bernadette hadnt of lied under false pretense she wouldnt of been so mad at her. Kirsten was the real life of the Party! She let 2:girls take the blame. She couldnt careless about Orinda to start with let alone go back there. Bernadette is a physchopath and a Killer, and always will be. Bernadette Protti shocked the nation and her locality when she confessed to the brutal murder by stabbing her schoolmate, Kirsten Costas. Bernadette was afraid she would end up in the outside looking in ( which finally became the case) she took drastic measures to try and prevent it. I remember one time coming back from skiing, my friend and I were saying how we should stab the killer 18 times for what she did. Bernadette was not a nice girl, if she was then shed never of killed Kirsten, shed left her alone and went on. Bernadette then drove Kirsten to an empty car-park and appears to have confessed feelings of admiration for her. I lost for cheerleader. 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. Teacher's suicide shocks school - Los Angeles Times She only had Certain friends. Its so competitive.. If Bernadette isnt depressed it would be a Miracle. Her drive for perfection makes her seek out the friendship of Kelly Locke, a rich and pretty girl. The motive: she feared that the murdered girl would tell other schoolmates she was weird. True if no one liked you she didnt either she was nasty to some people. Lets make it a great Memorial for Kirsten. How did you talk and act around those girls, ask yourself that! I just hear she stays mostly to herself and dont see much of former classmates. Im sure today Ms. Stuff, D and Beauty and the Beast could still be the life of the Party if they wanted to be. Donnah Winger murder case: What happened to convict Mark Winger? Some still get together. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I honestly thought Bernadette wouldve looked worse. I dont understand why you sympathize with a murderer and perpetuate lies about her murder victim under different aliases. Is it respectful to suggest that Kirstens parents should have raised her better and that they are to blame for her murder? When Kelly rebuffs Bridgets advances of friendship, it humiliates the latter and sends her into a jealousy-fueled rage, which ultimately results in Kellys murder. Nothing should move a person to kill another. We dont care how mean she was,:sure you werent so much a Saint yourself at Miramonte. A Murderer, So Kirsten was a Snob, a lot of ppl are, the way she died,was Horrific. Was Bernadette fragile when she coolly discussed Kirstens murder with classmates, some of which include Kirstens friends. No there were several girls bullied, but Bernadette wasnt one. Note: This article may feature affiliate links, and purchases made may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. I bet she finally became an outcast fro supporting Bernadette. In the beginning, the investigators had suspected Nancy Kane, a girl that happened to be bullied by Kirsten a lot. Bernadette was sweet, cant imagine her even capable of something like Murder, but she was. I had an English class with Kirsten and her friends, we were all put in pairs in order to read off as part of a project, Kirsten and them just acted as though I was invisible and everyone in our group (but me) got to read a part. Same for Bernadette, but she had to make this choice that will change her life. They laughed, I think Kirsten was only teasing Nancy and Joanna they didnt mean any harm with it. Kirsten had a good family, good life, and then this horrendous event took her life. She was rushed to the hospital by ambulance as police secured the scene. Bernadette then said she wanted to go home and think, and Hilley agreed. I liked School and I wasnt popular, but I still liked it. Kirsten doesnt look much better than she. Mira note ran a lot of girls out from what I read. Hollywood tends to make villains heroes, and innocent people into villains. So she didnt like Joanna or Nancy, she isnt Obligated to, or owe them anything. They might not win but they can make a case for smearing the name of their daughter if indeed she was not a bully. She had her whole life ahead of her, even if she was a smart aleck she would of grown out of it long before now. Never wished Kirstens unfortunate death, she may of been misunderstood, but she never talked to me, neither did Bernadette. The rest of you can lurk around and limp your hunchback selves to therapy. What can you do? She hasnt been there in awhile that I know of. I believe they wouldnt allow you to read if you were in a group with them, thats there Nature towards people who they feel superior to. Who can walk a straight line and never say one un kind word ever, w all make mistakes, and most teen girls do get Caddy at times thats just Normal, but we outgrow it. Thats how they rolled. I dont care how old your comment is, I just have to reply to that bullst. My comments arent gossip. Some say she was Stuck up, but not a Bully. Yes sex offenders have to let people know theyre registered sex offenders true, but Bernadette was a child who murdered another child in the (courts eyes) I agree she should have to let people know what she did, but Court system is the one to blame for that. I was wondering why she was so pro-Bernadette. Now, Lifetime also has a habit of making ripped from the headlines movies, that is, films based on sensational real-life stories. Now that you know, have fun looking around! Kirsten never gave Bernadette any thought. How could a teenager have been that diabolical? People in Orinda arent worried about this so much anymore, for all over the World were in times of need and Sorrow. Not just the 2 accussed. To suggest that Kirsten deserved what happened to her because she didnt appreciate the fact that Bernadette lied to her to get her out of her house under the pretence of a bobbies initiation dinner, is very, very sick and evil and I hope for the sake of others around you that you are on some sort of medication because you appear to have issues. Shut up already and get a life. You would have to contact her friends personally for any information on who gets together or doesnt, I personally dont know, and even if I did I wouldnt tell it on here and name them off, that is invading Privacy. ClickAmericana.com is made with and by Synchronista LLC 2011-2022. Also, Kirsten was upper middle class and lived in a less expensive area than Bernadette. And for the love of Pete, its would HAVE, should HAVE, and could HAVE. Is it respectful to write in another comment that Kirsten had it well deserved, which suggests that you think Kirstens murder was justified? Youre not now Bullying a dead girl, makes you worse than her, you will be the one to Answer for it, not her, she already has, Bernadette sure isnt any Angel shes a Cold Blooded Killer, dont care what her reasons are, she is the Bully, and Kirsten is the Victim. The future is right around the corner, its a waste to go after someone cause the law didnt do their job. Really? Her biggest desire was to be liked and succeed, just like Kirsten. It was a tragedy that affected so many lives at that time. If Kirsten wanted to smoke pot, Bern would of esp. Teenage years are hard on all of us. She wanted to, but decided not to go through with it. She watched 2 girls take the blame and did absolutely nothing about it. She dont remember her incidents, others embarrassed themselves by wanting to be the center of attention. So I would say to any bully, we all have our weaknesses,. Kirsten was mostly nice to Everyone, so she had a few people she didnt like, we all have. There were several bullied as I said before. Smelled so bad. Maybe its the black and white look but Kirsten looked as plain as Bernadette. Society in the richest places raise their children to be obnoxious and unbearable little freaks who will at some point push a normal person to the brink,so whatever happens is something they are a part of as well as the person they have pushed. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/kirstenmarina.costas.9 Teenagers killed each other for being bullied or cause they are lesbian? There is no way Bernadette is better than Kirsten. Even if you werent rich, if you were smart and acted sensible you were accepted. She attended Miramonte High School, along with Kirsten and other children from her locality. You obviously didnt know Bernadette to describe her as Sweet. No, it is about love, people. Sticking up for a Murderer youre Pathetic. Any more update regarding Bernadette and the family members of both girls? Copyright 2023 Distractify. She deserves it. I knew there were girls who didnt like Kirsten not sure why, we all cant get along with everybody. She was convicted in 1985. Bernadette shoukd of just acknowledged Kirsten was around and spoke Civil to her, without forging the friendship. I dont care what anyone says to another person, it does not give you the right to kill them. Bet you didnt walk on Water yourself as a teen, bet you were smart Aleck, most teen girls are, and they grow out of it, dont give them the right to be killed. In the end, the wannabe cheerleader was found guilty of second degree murder, with the judge rejecting the idea that the murder was premeditated. I think NOT! Trouble for or Stealing maybe we could look past that. Catholic priests normally wear a violet, black or white stole during a funeral mass. Lots of Students had to seek Counseling that year over all this. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Joy, why dont you stick to writing under one name instead of creating different aliases? 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. The real death of a cheerleader story (1985) - Click Americana For example, she had issues with her body and considered herself unattractive and undesirable. Her inadequacies were all created by her and in her own head and she murdered Kirsten as a result. That Mats Chick dont know her head from her Butt. its very frustrating when the characters are not truly depicted in an accurate manner. I never seen her make fun of anyone, of course, I wasnt around her that much, but she was friendly and nice. Kirsten was SelfAbsorbed not mean and bullish. 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. Unfortunately, she faced numerous obstacles at becoming as cool as her idol. More stood in the narthex, craning to hear the service in memory of the 15-year-old Miramonte High School student, stabbed to death near her Orinda home Saturday night. It has her sister cutting vegetables with a ridiculously long knife too, and Kirstens parents were right who cuts up vegetables with a knife that long that they keep in the car? As with the earlier movie, it's a loose fictionalization of the 1984 murder of high school sophomore Kirsten Costas . The following morning, a cold, blustery day, Bernadette gave her mother a letter and asked her not to open it for half an hour. Be honest with yourselves. Do you really think its acceptable to lure someone out of their house under false pretences and then expect a positive reaction if your lie is discovered? Lisa Thorner: 5 interesting facts about Damon Wayans' ex-wife. She is what people who know psychology well, especially Criminal Psychology, a Sociopath! The best way is to bring bullies down a peg or a few. It was on the Murder still haunts Moraga Residents. Bernadette Protti is believed to have changed her name, gotten married (causing her last name to change again), and became a nurse and medical journal author in suburban Dallas (Grapevine TX). You got back at her more than enough, its best to leave her alone on other sites. You are disturbing and evil by stating that death was too good for Kirsten, an innocent victim of a brutal murder. I hear she was Caddy and Stuck up, I dont even know if thats true, but she wasnt a Bully. You know who you are to. Now the new version of the movie was making Bernadette innocent, when Kirsten was innocent herself. I believe Bernadette tried to friend her, and as I read and I do believe she acted on impulse, I believe she was just so enraged she snapped and did the (unthinkable). [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 described as a nurturer in an episode of Killer Kids. Im incandescent with rage. She let it be known. She didnt give examples because she wasnt bullied by Kirsten. Bernadette was worried about her reputation since she had embarrassed herself, and she couldn't allow things to come out. My friend was a friend of hers. I hope she prays from the bottom of her heart, because the pain she caused the Costas well, she will have to pray forever!!! Bernadette was prettier. Missy was Described as a Bully and Very Mean also. Kirsten would probaly still be today to if she was still alive. Understanding her background would likely provide more insight into the unfortunate event. Why isnt anyone talking about the incompetency of the police here? Most cheerleader s are friendly, and yes at the same time, kind of stuck up, to a degree, they only run with certain groups, but they will say hello to you, and help you if you need it. She didnt like Nancy and a few others. You seem to have the mentality of a child. Kirsten wouldnt give you the time of day especially if you werent in her (group). Kirstens mother was trying not to get sick. In real life, Bernadette Protti almost got away with murdering Kirsten Costas, but ultimately ended up confessing to the crime. We have got you covered when it comes to the true story behind Death of a Cheerleader. That Dee if it is who I think she was always in trouble and never listened. This is what makes me sad the most. On April 1, the first hot day of spring, while kids throughout Orinda were signing up for Meadow Pools summer swim team, Bernadette Protti was sentenced. They dont even bother to investigate her alibi to see if she was telling the truth? They had to leave school. Also, Im flattered by the attention you gave me on the blog. However, despite being a member of this popular entity, she wasnt satisfied as she wanted more. Shes still a Murderer and will never be anything but, as long as shes Alive, I wont forgive her for it, and neither will Kirstens family and friends. Her one friend in the group changed, she now fights for womens right. We all had enemies and faults and all teen girls are Caddy and mean at some point, no reason to die, they outgrow it in adulthood, most do anyways, some never do. She wasnt interested in helping outcast kids, cause she wanted to be in, and she was popular to from my standpoint of view. Kirsten wont grow out of hers, Bernadette took that chance from her. So youre justifying Murder due to bullying? Kirsten was adorable. Kirstens friends dont sit and discuss Morbid depressing stuff to start with. If she does go back there its only to see her family who is still there, and she wont leave The Whole time shes there or contact a soul. Blaming Kirstens parents for her death is the epitome of classlessness and disrespect. She should of told the truth and met Kirsten at the house and talked there with her parents present. And, of course, at her age, the perception made her quite bitter. Joe Kosla, where are you? A few cried. Did you know Bernadettes bff? At 50 years old, I too have been bullied my whole life. Its always so sad when a murder happens to anyone especially a young girl who has her whole life ahead of her. I heard Bernadette was Snobbish also as well. Kirsten Ill admit she wasnt in favor with stupid acting people and had zero tolerance for them, (as did I). Required fields are marked *. There was no jury in the trial. Protti, 16, was convicted of second-degree murder Wednesday for stabbing to death last June her popular classmate, Kirsten Costas, 15, a varsity swimmer and cheerleader. That pain of being relentlessly bullied stays with you your whole life and your self worth is damaged. Im not sure about that case, but Kirsten I cant picture her being a bully, yes telling how she felt, that she did well. As for the girls acting like Hoes if they have PTSD from it maybe they should of thought of the consequences, before they did it. One day after Kirstens family had left, she was picked up by someone in a Pinto. I dont understand why Kirsten Costas was portrayed as a pretty girl or how she even was some one to be jealous of. Kirsten was Snooty as well, so were the Stacys and the other Kirstens that ran with them. I have also wondered if her self esteem was also riding on the two most important people of all-her parents!! I cant get to the point quickly. Some are quick, rich, own the finest and the most expensive of anything. Kirsten was so adorable. John Grisham, Kirsten was nothing like Tori Spelling at all. Or do you mean that you think she was a fragile human being before she brutally murdered Kirsten? Bernadette is Sick. I think you take things way to personal like Bernadette did, I believe MissKiwi Bernadette took things so serious that it became serious and a fatal obsession. Most teen girls are smart alecky and mean. Couldnt get the smell out of car for weeks. Thats teens for you, its tough being a teen, most of them are smart alecky at some time or another, but we outgrow it. Is the Action-War Epic 'The Dirty Dozen' Based on a True Story? So think before you get that angry cause there is no turning back from it. They also laughed at you in the halls when you passed them, Bernadette to and Kirsten, I wasnt in the (wonderful in crowd) so I didnt fit in their world. Jealousy is an ugly thingmuch like bernadette. As I said, its possible Bernadette snapped and found the knife by chance; but if she hadnt of been so aggressive towards Kirsten to be her friend, she wouldnt of needed that knife. Whos to say she hasnt Murdered again, if so, she Covered her tracks better, and probaly let an innocent person take the blame and maybe jailed for it. I wouldnt have either. Kristen was a bitch (sorry, fact), who would roll her eyes at randoms and point and laugh at people. Thanks for visiting and for supporting a small business! I cant live if it is known. If shed been bullied by Kirsten, seems like shed have told it in detail. I was told she had no known enemies. How was the judge stupid when first of all the evidence didnt show or prove 1st degree murder then secondly that was the law at the time? Kirsten wasnt a Bully, she was Conceited and stuck up. A few left our school, one who went out with a lot of football players getting wasted, she was demonized badly also. I can understand that part. Read the article, read more on the actual case, stop judging real people based on a low-budget lifetime movie. I read alot om her to. What are you going to tell the press? was the first question she asked during the confession, followed by another: Do I go to juvenile hall or do I go back to Miramonte? Her fears of Miramonte were greater. However, Protti followed their car stabbing Costas five times just as she was about to reach her doorstep. You got kids in all school people try to duck away from and avoid. Some girls considered all those girls Stuck up they considered Bernadette as well. As Kirsten headed towards her house from Alex's car, she spotted Bernadette on the street and headed towards her. Put God first. Karen, everyone reading your comments sees you as the odious one. We are all different. Bernadette protti longed to be popular and she decided to kill an innocent person just because she couldnt have things get way.thats sad. Upon further questioning, Bernadette maintained her calm. Very, very mean. Kristens parents are right the story as told doesnt make any sense. Cynthia Morgan biography: boyfriend, sickness, net worth, what happened, latest pictures. It was more harmful teasing that she meant nothing by. So before you start judging Kirsten, first get facts. She was not in a popular group, just a group. I hear Bernadette dont want anything to do with anyone from her past at all now. There is no need to BULLY someone who is poor which is what Kristen did!!! The kids went to Miramonte High School. Three months later, residents of Orinda packed a local courtroom for her trial. Lots of her classmates are out of State and moved on, maybe you all should as well, Bernadette isnt even around, leave her alone, the past is gone its not coming back ever. Theres no excuse for murder. Most people would be angered and perturbed by that kind of behavior. I been bullied to. I was the daughter of a single mom who was a teacher. Kirsten was full of energy and life. The movie and rolling stone for both girls in a narrative to sell newspapers. Bernadette really should have left her alone. Every School has kids people dont like! 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.. She was so cute and funny, and loved to be around friends have so much fun. No one wanted an absence to be confused with an arrest. It was okay at her age, like most teenagers who wish for the ultimate pinnacle of popularity.