Very, very mean. She also had nice clothes, her problem was with Kirsten, that Kirsten was reaching the top, where Bernadette wanted to reach the top. She wasnt the Lonely girl with one friend, had Plenty of friends, was about as Popular as Kirsten was, just didnt see it. Maria The reporter had misunderstood. I have also wondered if her self esteem was also riding on the two most important people of all-her parents!! Why are you victim shaming ? But to say Bernadette was a Sweet girl. 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 . Kirsten really wasnt big enough to be a Bully and she was more into Social things and School Spirit than bullying others. Changing your name does not change your being, by the way. I pray Bernadette is repayed and rewarded by the Blessed Trinity for the horrendous act towards the Costas. School is what you make of it, bullying goes on all the time no reason to Murder over that, Kirsten would of grown out of it by now even if she was a bully. She looked like Kirsten with her curly hair, and the Life of the Party like Kirsten. And only 7 years in jail with parrole?! This is what makes me sad the most. Cynthia Morgan biography: boyfriend, sickness, net worth, what happened, latest pictures. The Costas family is no longer mad and moved on so why cant you? So I can tell you kids in these upper class schools are not angels and theyre raised not to be by their parents, who were the same way when they were in school. Living in orinda back in the 80s&90s was no easy task if you indidnt wear the right clothes or drive the nice brand new car you wernt shit . She dont go hardly anywhere anymore. Caskets will, in most cases, be covered in white, however they can be open. She was friendly and outgoing. We all have moved on, and went on with our Lives since that tragic episode. Educate yourself about this case, you simple minded degenerate. Bernadette joined the Bobbies, a volunteer group created to organize fundraisers and other charitable events. If it was your child that was murdered for some idiotic reasonsIm sure your perspective would change. 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. No other word. If we all got along with everyone then it would be boring. I dont think it was so much bullying as it was insecurity, I think Bernadette said something that went all wrong in the car. John even if Kirsten was as mean as Tori Spelling (which BTW she wasnt) that is still no right to Murder her. This will always be a tragic story that will never be forgotten, I certainly never wanted that to happen to Kirsten or anyone,she was a daughter, sister and friend to many. Not boring (ugly, maybe, not boring), and also thus not a natural blonde. The Lifetime movie serves as a dramatic retelling, where we see how a girl decides that she can be popular and accepted at school, by befriending one of the more beautiful classmates. But when Berit Costas walked away from the witness stand, slowing her gait as she passed by Bernadette, the defendant turned away and never looked straight ahead again. No right to Murder a person. Director Jeff Hare Writer Lauren Balson Carter Stars Ella Cannon Austin Freeman Summer Madison She isnt outgoing like she use to be, I can see why, she has to watch over her head. You the one who told about the girls ran out of Miramonte as well. 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 just felt like I didnt fit in at Miramonte or Orinda. Believe me it was a 6 month witch hunt. However, she didn't finish her nine-year sentence behind bars as she was paroled after seven years, released on June 10, 1992. Kirsten was full of energy and life. I saw the film Death of a Cheerleader this January, 2021. They told about the girls ran out of School. Well she had her Spirits and was funny ( if not funnier) like that. Well 1st off Kirstens home on Orchard Rd was nice, but no Mansion like the Movie portrays a nice Ranchstyle home. But I dont remember hearing or learning about it until many years later. Bunch of fg liars. She was just into herself more than a being a bully. The only freak in this tragic story is Bernadette. Kirsten understandably didnt appreciate the fact that she was lured out of her house under false pretences, so she left Bernadettes car. Kirsten didnt really Bully Bernadette, some of the other girls there did Bully her a little. I dont even think she was there when that all went down. She served her jail sentence, got released early and is living an everyday life today. Kirsten didnt like (stupidity). But would a real student please come forward and reveal yourself.. Kirstens friends arent either (not one bit). She was described as a nurturer in an episode of Killer Kids. I think Miramonte was like any School, you have your cliques and picks. Wouldnt she have something smaller, like a paring knife? She had a Childhood friend who was Popular, wonder she didnt go after her, and kill her, like Karen Severson. So I would say to any bully, we all have our weaknesses, How dare you? Death of A Cheerleader (TV Movie 1994) - IMDb Shes pretty much out of the picture, her YouTube gets messages from (Kirsten from Heaven) thats sick whoevers doing that. 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 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. i dont want to hear poor bernadette was bullied no she had mental issues. Melissa Womer: children, Jim Carrey, net worth, latest updates. So thats not bullying, thats rejecting you, cause she knew Bern was off beat. So Vanessa I answer your questions. Those girls arent that way as I said, they still get together on Occasion and all and are fine Adult Women. Kirsten wasnt a Bully. If you were a no body she didnt roll with you. Asking a butt of yourself getting it. Im sure at Reunions they are. Killing is still not an excuse but Id have to say the real losers out of this situation are Bernadettes parents. You are right, (Kirsten didnt really bully Bernadette) around a friend she would throw ice at Bernadette, and tease her to show off in front of thier friend, (but girls will be girls). She was a young girl, a funny, silly girl who could also be obnoxious. The judgemental insecurities started there for Bernadette and everyone else that was raised in those conditions. Kirsten was in the class of 1986, 'White Lines' Celebrates Rave Culture but Is It Based on a True Story? Could of been any of those girls in that group as one girl said, they were all like Kirsten in lots of ways. 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? The senior Vice President is still to be determined. My sympathies are with the Costas family and i hope they have managed to move on. Mats Above a girl is dead, as a result from the girl who had a Sweet Melancholy. The only person missing from the morning Latin class was Bernadette. Those who say Kirsten was a Mean Girl clearly didnt know her, or she didnt like them with (good Reasons). As for Bernadette, I didnt know her well, but said hello to her a few times in passing at school, and when she came to get the attendance slips. Kirsten she had her moments there was a few she didnt like, as I said, it was ones that no one else liked. All are welcome. So think before you get that angry cause there is no turning back from it. PS: If you liked this article, please share it! Another lesson is parents should not have kids too late in life. Bernadette went to private grade school called St. Perpetuas in Lafayette Ca. People like you expect the world to owe you something. Maybe if Bernadette wouldnt of chased her, she wouldnt of had to of murdered her. For what? They made it theyre choice to, like doing stupid stuff all the time. There were more than just Joanna that were singled out at Miramonte, I read other stuff there were quite a few that felt like they werent socially accepted. She fit in and was as popular as Kirstens 2 close friends (Diane and Stacy), Bernadette wanted more. A few left our school, one who went out with a lot of football players getting wasted, she was demonized badly also. I didnt know Kirsten but a friend of mine knew her well, she was a (Bubbly) girl and yes she was (self absorbed) what teen girl isnt. Being disgusted with a murderer and defending a murder victim? She had taken Kirsten out in her car, where the latter felt that Bernadette had gone weird. Dont care how mean Kirsten was, that was uncalled for, you that defend Bernadette saying Kirsten was mean girl, do you realize Kirsten is gone forever, and will never be back, do you realize Bernadette took a Life! Nancy I would of never considered Murder, that is just plain Sick. The only apparent witness to the killing told reporters that he and his wife were playing pinochle in their home with neighbors in nearby Moraga when Kirsten, looking frightened, came to their door and asked to use the phone to call her parents. Kirstens future was right there in front of her staring her in the face, like the prom, graduation and deciding what College she would of been going to and getting married and having Children. Its best not to post comments at all on Bernadette anymore. John Grisham, Kirsten was nothing like Tori Spelling at all. I just didnt bother with them. Some by the time theyre 18 depends on the maturity level theyre at. Oh please bet you were t any better. Everyone says this school is so boring, so they start doing things for entertainment. I was born with common sense. Not saying its you, but a lot of Similarities. According to a court report dating back to 1985, these were some of the traits her cold-hearted . Bullies should get their a** whooped not killed just because they dont want to be friends with someone. Well to a degree maybe, but Bernadette stalked her and longed fro a friendship. It was only a matter of time before she d get caught so she came forth. Self Absorbed yes. So Kirsten was Cocky at times. Same for guys as well, but girls are a lot worse. If Kirsten was going to out Bernadette, she would of told Alex Arnold all about her, and the Conversation. I also noticed, in both movies, Bridget/Angela kept staring at Kelly/Stacy. Yes, the movie showed Kirstan being extremely mean. Judging by the comment you have written, you know nothing about love. Now that you know, have fun looking around! Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. I dont understand why you sympathize with a murderer and perpetuate lies about her murder victim under different aliases. The profesors are going home and the parents are at work all day and dont have a time for kids, so what do you expect from society like that. Yes its ok to talk, but run it into the ground, it gets old after awhile. If there was people in need, in the Bobbies we helped those people.. if someone didnt have nice clothes we were theyre Secret Santa at Christmas time If someone wasnt as smart, (we didnt knock them down), we helped them Kirsten did to,(so did Bernadette) In fact, Bernadette wanted to help the poor. Shut up already and get a life. Why isnt anyone talking about the incompetency of the police here? She is in her 50s currently, and it seems like she has gotten a fresh start at life. Well youre bullying Kirsten( as Karen said) a dead girl who cant defend herself, that you know nothing about That movie was one sided. Several girls in Interviews said they didnt want to be found cause there years at Miramonte wasnt the best. You can also get our free newsletter, follow us on Facebook & Pinterest. Read the posts from August 2019. Newspaper headlines from the real-life Death of a Cheerleader story Bernadette had no reason to murder, shes just a cold blooded killer. Now that you know, have fun looking around! Catholic priests normally wear a violet, black or white stole during a funeral mass. Im betting youre some white chick who wouldnt know. She didnt give examples because she wasnt bullied by Kirsten. No one owes anyone a thing. Kirsten is forever missed. Maybe Snooty, but no Bully. Star!! You all sound a bit like the people you are gossiping about. Missy didnt start fights just stood her ground. Yes at times maybe she was Snippy, but were teens, who isnt! She is unstable and who knows what she will do. Due to Bernadettes name change, she has seemingly disappeared from the public eye. But I heard both sides on Kirsten, some say she was a hugging person who liked everyone, like in the Interview of a friend of hers mom said she was a loveable Puppy. Sweet Melancholy my tail. Kirsten teased Joanna and Joanna got it all wrong to. You cant go back in time. Some thought Bernadette was Stuck up, there were a few that thought she was to. Kirsten was well liked and cared. It was a strange time growing up around religious freaks. Also Karen, Kirsten favors Stacey Dash, with Lindsey Warners personality on Saved by the Bell. What can you do? I never understood why Bernadette killed Kirsten. Player, 2004. Get a Life please. Although Bernadette was also well off, like most people in Orinda, she was not happy with her family. for what i read the cheerleader was mean to bernadette protti,the cheerleader always thought she was prettier than bernadette and didnt want to be her friend.kirsten the cheerleader always hurt her feelings.have you seen the movie with tori spelling?death of the cheerleader. Bernadette took a lie detector test as they questioned students, whose results were inconclusive, proving neither guilt nor innocence. She has Kirstens demeanor. Upon her release, she reportedly changed her name. I still have nightmares of many girlfriends ignoring me, making fun of me and being just vicious. Also Bernadette wasnt bullied or singled out, thats BS. Youre talking about Tori Spelling in a movie being a minor bully not Kirsten whom you know next to nothing about. The school was a freak show. I hope it was justice, though I fear it may have been nothing more than entertainment. The priests were rapist. Bernadette was a Sociopath and stalked her, and dwelled on her for Months about Kirsten not liking her when in fact Kirsten had nothing against Bernadette till that Fateful Night. So she is a Horrible girl. You know movies arent real, dont ya? The Lifetime movie serves as a dramatic retelling, where we see how a girl decides that she can be popular and accepted at school, by befriending one of the more beautiful classmates. She was to busy of a girl. , Your email address will not be published. She talked to most people. The senior class officers are President Haley Moltyaner and Treasurer. She may of been misunderstood. She didnt give examples because she wasnt bullied by Kirsten. Even religion, which is supposed to be about mostly how you treat others. The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs: Halloween Hootenanny: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Meyers, Westlake High School - 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village, California, USA. Bernadette Protti - Ladies' Handbook of Murder But for the most part Kirsten got along with mostly everyone. Her parole would have gone ahead sooner apparently but in 1992 one of the parole board Victor Wisehart voted to keep her in jail as she showed an inability to control her anger and he felt that she was still a danger to the public, she had had a violent altercation with a boyfriend in the prison/school system, he said there was a hidden trigger that switched on when she didnt get her own way! She was Popular, and, she was also nice at times, she just was Stuck on herself. Some still get together. I know this because I was there in the same class of Kirsten and Bernadette. Excuse my long reply. Again so many came on saying they knew Kirsten and sharing Personal Details on other girls there. You want to defend your friend and so you should but once you start calling names and trampling over the comments of others you single yourself out as a bully. A lot of girls are Conceited, dont mean they deserved to be Murdered. Check your inbox to be the first to know the hottest news. Im sure you knew them all. I think both girls were good girls, and I think one just got frustrated over a fake invitation, and I do believe Bernadette made a (butt) of herself to Kirsten, and it was all Kirsten could take. She loved to play Nancy Drew. Kirsten wasnt a Bully, she was Conceited and stuck up. I so disagree with some of the posters. people no one else liked she was to quite a few and hurt their feelings, she didnt want to associate with the bottom feeders at all, still no excuse for murder. Bernadette Protti shocked the nation and her locality when she confessed to the brutal murder by stabbing her schoolmate, Kirsten Costas. Kirsten was mostly nice to Everyone, so she had a few people she didnt like, we all have. 'Death of a Cheerleader' follows the story of two girls in Hollybrook High, in the fictional town of Colina, California. Most of the Bobbies were Snooty. Kirsten was a true Social Butterfly, always joking with others, talking with others, We werent friends but I liked Kirsten and all those girls. I never seen her make fun of anyone, of course, I wasnt around her that much, but she was friendly and nice. Sydnee Goodman bio: nationality, married, IGN, latest updates. Bernadette grabbed the knife from the vehicle and met Kirsten on her neighbour's lawn, and a scuffle ensued. She had a circle of friends, Kirsten was more popular though. 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. That dont make her a terrible person cause she hand probaly only a handful she did t like. All Rights Reserved. You act dumb you wont fit in (anywhere). The case was solved in December 1984, and a classmate named Bernadette Protti was arrested. A Murderer, So Kirsten was a Snob, a lot of ppl are, the way she died,was Horrific. Bernadette had plenty of friends who loved her. You are a sick minded individual to perpetuate that lie about Kirsten, but I suppose its easier for you and your ilk to criticize a dead teenager because she its not like she can defend herself, is it? Being disgusted with the the murderers nonchalant behaviour after her brutal crime? Angela gets snubbed as she attempts to kiss an elder gentlemen sitting in his car. The case is ancient history so why is it constantly being rehashed over and over. Those girls had a clique. Bernadette only got in that Exclusive Club cause a friend who had pull nominated her. Im sure you were a big Smart Aleck. First, she never made it to the cheerleading team and did not make it to the yearbook staff. To much detailed stuff if you ask me. Finally, after being initiated by the Larks, Angela and the other girls go off driving looking for guys to kiss. Kelly is part of a popular school clique and seems to have everything Bridget desires. Bernadette was a Snob also. 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 didnt like some of those people cause they rubbed her the wrong way and acted Stupid around her, she definately wasnt down with Stupidity. So whoever said Kirsten was mean, and was a B I cant picture that, I didnt know her very well either, we all have a mean side, I never seen it in her. Sheriffs investigators have only leads and a description of the woman suspected of stabbing Kirsten Marina Costas to death Saturday night, but not much else. "I was afraid she was going to tell people I was weird," Protti told the police on another occasion. her friends portray her as an Angel of course they do, but she did make snide remarks to people who werent like her. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Lifetime should be ashamed. She didnt bully Bernadette either. As I also wrote to you in a previous comment, judging from your malicious, reprehensible comments and utter ignorance and delusion, your moral fiber is rotten to the core, and I pity any child subjected to your skewed guidance as their moral fiber will no doubt succumb to decay. By the time theyre 23 they grow out of it completely most ususally. She loved life, never seen her get ugly with anyone, I really cant picture that. She was friends with my sister, came around our house a few times. My friend loved her and said she was one that you couldnt help but love even though she could be cocky. I wouldnt doubt it cause thats how much she is hated in Orinda. We should educate our children, our minds and our souls. Bryan Callen: divorce story, wife, net worth, latest updates. She made it sound like this was a drug-related murder, and it wasnt, says Berit Costas. When this plan is upended, it fuels her jealousy and results in murder. with this Virus going around. Bernadette was better looking then Kirsten. Miramonte High School - Notable Alumni That was all taken from her, so unfair. Doesnt it seem weird that Bernadettes sister would have an 18-inch knife for cutting tomatoes? Maybe they were misunderstood, I didnt hate any of them, I just got the feeling they looked down on me, and didnt feel as though I belonged. 15-year-old Kirsten Costas was ruthlessly murdered on June 23, 1984, by one of her schoolmates. Bridget is a shy outsider, who wants to be popular and beautiful. Well it is best to not bother the girl anymore sick or not, cause she moved on and so did the Costas family, so why keep the fuel burning, its just best to let folks live their lives. Why cant people leave this case alone. In that moment, becoming a social outcast in a place like Miramonte High School was a fate worse than death. 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? She is what people who know psychology well, especially Criminal Psychology, a Sociopath! Bernadette Protti also went to Miramonte High School, along with Kirsten. (Lucky you). That Bullying was a Copout. Bernadette couldnt of been to nice, she Murdered and watched 2 girls take the blame knowing it took a toll on thier lives and Families. 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. 3 decades later thats ridiculous. 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. After her release, she moved to another state and changed her name. Her mother drove her to the sheriff's office, where she made a full confession. Plenty of Italians are natural blondes. Rupaul She was good at that. I guess Bullying Justifies Murder, the way youre putting it, Kirsten is the real Vicitm, not Bernadette.

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