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. It would appear that kirsten marina costas was a spoilt rich kid who never had to go without any luxuries at all. Thats my belief. What about its about time, the one who knew Kirsten? Im still scrolling through your crazed obsession. Bernadette Protti also went to Miramonte High School, along with Kirsten. Her mother drove her to the sheriff's office, where she made a full confession. For the students, the killing and its aftermath have left bitter feelings. Bernadette had plenty of friends who loved her. Nothing exotic on the photos Ive seen. 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? 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What are you talking about?? A sane or fragile person would not have been able to endure being confronted with so much pain that they were responsible for, yet Bernadette could and did. I dont think she was any worse than any other teenage girl by any means. Still, Bernadette said in her confession that she and Kirsten drove to the church parking lot to smoke the pot, but when Bernadette refused, an argument followed. She still is as far as Im concerned. People need others not bullying. This poor girl never got to grow up and experience life all because some horrible, disturbed girl murdered her. I could call you out but I wont. I hear Kirsten was Cocky and Arrogant, but not any Bully. I never wished for Kirsten to die like she did, that was horrible. It also evil and sick. Why couldnt her sister cut up the vegetables on the counter top where its sooo much easier??? Everyone knew the killer had been apprehended, but no one knew who it was. Where are the examples of Kirsten bullying Bernadette and pushing her to her limit? 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. Maria Kirsten has nothing to do with thier problems at Miramonte or any of her friends had anything to do with it, so where is it youre all getting Kirsten and her friends ran these girls out. You will think positive then allow being moved by what ppl say or do. This girl wanted to be accepted but was met with several failures, including failing to make the yearbook staff. This is exactly why the Columbine shooting happened, and why these things happen in the first place. Kirsten wasnt obligated to helping those people, sometimes it has to be done on your own! She had taken Kirsten out in her car, where the latter felt that Bernadette had gone weird. I was raised to treat others with respect. Be honest with yourselves. Whats been done has been done. I dont go by Movies cause Movies dramatize the events to how they perceive it. Even religion, which is supposed to be about mostly how you treat others. Im sorry but not sorry to be petty but Bernadette has a huge fg nose and hamster cheeks topped with a double chin. Killing is still not an excuse but Id have to say the real losers out of this situation are Bernadettes parents. 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. Paris Mahone did you know Kirsten? We all as teens said something smart to someone or hurt someones feelings. Your email address will not be published. The real death of a cheerleader story (1985), PS: If you liked this article, please share it! Nancy I would of never considered Murder, that is just plain Sick. Notably, it was Bernadettes own confession that sealed the case against her. Bernadette Protti shocked the nation and her locality when she confessed to the brutal murder by stabbing her schoolmate, Kirsten Costas. You took the words right out of my mouth! Others are not so lucky. Sweet Melancholy my tail. No one is bothering her anymore. Classes are out for the Thanksgiving holiday this week, but the Miramonte wellness center opened Monday so students could come together and grieve, make cards for Luca and talk about her tragic passing. Word was that girls were safe because raping a girl is irresponsible and could get them fired because girls could get pregnant and priest need to bring money in, not pay out for 18 years. We all have moved on, and went on with our Lives since that tragic episode. Both were members of the swim team, but Costas was reportedly much more popular than Protti, according to the Associated Press in 1984. Bernadette is a physchopath and a Killer, and always will be. So was PC, DM, LP and Kirsten. They were friends from what I seen, they traveled in the same group and walked together with them. Calling her a B and saying she dressed nice in an interview. You didnt read that. She knows how people still feel about her, she also knows she cant escape the feelings they have or ever change them even in many years to come forth. No matter if she was cocky or snobby; irrelevant. The Los Angeles County Coroner determined he had committed suicide. Look inwards and think with consideration before you speak. She was described as a nurturer in an episode of Killer Kids. Yes. Her father was a retired public works officer, and her mother a homemaker. Although Bernadette had been questioned and cleared via a polygraph test, a private detective hired by the Costas found discrepancies in her alibi. 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? Kristen was adorable. Movie portrayed Kirsten as a Snotty girl, when really she was just down to Earth and Vivacious and fun Loving. Kirsten wont grow out of hers, Bernadette took that chance from her. We all have someone we dont like, and we wont be liked by everybody. 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. Love indeed. You get on here and write comments all day long, repeating yourself over and over and over again. Maybe she did something to make it bad. 30 years ago, 15-year-old Costas was lured by a fake invitation for the Bob-O-Links service group dinner. So sad her life was shortened. Finally, after being initiated by the Larks, Angela and the other girls go off driving looking for guys to kiss. Everybody who knew her just loved her well most everybody. Bryan Callen: divorce story, wife, net worth, latest updates. ClickAmericana.com is made with and by Synchronista LLC 2011-2022. Now thats just sad. Bernadettes family lived in a more expensive area than Kirsten, so what does that tell you? How do you know she was mean? I can see Kirsten not wanting to be bothered with her. Are you suggesting by your comment Kirsten had is well deserved that Kirsten deserved to be murdered because she understandably didnt take kindly to being lured out of her house under false pretences to a bobbie (sorority) dinner that didnt exist by someone she wasnt friends or even acquaintances with and was then driven to an empty car-park at night. ?lol go guys and do some research..the real Bernadette was very beautiful,(but poor) while the real Kristen was very average (but rich)Kristen well deserved her fate,all the bullies making others life miserableno sympathy from me at all. Excuse my long reply. From a standpoint Kirsten was Adorable and fun person. Bunch of Bernadettes lurking around everywhere. My Son was Murders in a drug deal gone wrong. It all started with Bernadette inviting Kirsten to a party, which the latter was unaware of. The school is planning a memorial that will likely be held Sunday night on the Miramonte campus. I feel for the Costas family. To this day I remember those girls well. Kirsten was, and classmates mostly said she was a free fun spirit with a big heart and love for life. Google It, it sure will tell you. I can tell its you before I even read the first line. But it is a very old case and Bernadette is no where to be found,(or cares to be)by other than family. Your comments continue to reiterate the plot for the movie Death of a Cheerleader. Kirsten from my Understanding was Self Absorbed and a Snob, but not a Bully. She slaughtered the girl. What teen isnt? 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. She made it sound like this was a drug-related murder, and it wasnt, says Berit Costas. She was mean and Stuck up also. They still do Bernadette and always will, so she has to look over her head every second. Of course, these favours were quite risky as they would have resulted in the termination of Kirsten's privileges. Bernadette rang Kirstens mother to invite Kirsten to a non existent sorority dinner. I lost for cheerleader. I have always treated others the way I want to be treated. This is Bern or her sister, or even BFF. Stuck up she was, no Bully. If it was your child that was murdered for some idiotic reasonsIm sure your perspective would change. Lifetime released a remake, also titled Death of a Cheerleader, on Feb. 2, 2019. She probably just told her off, like she did the others. So she is a Horrible girl. I instantly knew it had to be a true-life story. My friend was surprised it was Bernadette who murdered Kirsten! November 19, 2018 / 6:32 PM And for the love of Pete, its would HAVE, should HAVE, and could HAVE. I dont see how Kirsten was worse than any teenage girl. But how did it come to this? 86ers you want to forgive thats up to you, it would be nice if something could be worked out and you all could go back to the wya things were and not are. I was born with common sense. So Kirsten should have been perfectly okay with the fact that Bernadette lied to her to get her out of her house alone and then drove her to an empty car-park and appears to have confessed feelings of admiration for her? You claim you know Kirsten, are you the one who told about the Bullied Girls who were ran out and Demonized. She is still Crazy as always. I was wondering why she was so pro-Bernadette. Bernadette really should have left her alone. Being disgusted with a murderer and defending a murder victim? I think its time to move forward and put this whole horrible deal behind you cause life is way to short. Maybe she did say some things that you didnt like, but for real! I think Kirsten was friends with Bernadette or she would of never gotten in her car, Kirsten was funny who she associated with. I didnt get into the club I wanted to. One day after Kirstens family had left, she was picked up by someone in a Pinto. 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Many people know about Bernadette's infamous story, but what about her personality? Poor bernadette seemed very vulnerable and in need of help. My kid knows better than to bully others. There are more murders in american continent than in Europe and its not in the time of war. from what I have read on different blogs from kids that actually went to school with both these girls they have said that this movie did not accurately portray either one of the girls and thats very frustrating for people who watch the movie and find themselves empathizing with the wrong person. Any more update regarding Bernadette and the family members of both girls? Snobs like Kristen who think they are better than everyone, put others down, and degrade them because of their class status are the reason shootings like Columbine took place. Sarah Dugdale was cast as the victim, Nina Miller. Most people would be angered and perturbed by that kind of behavior. One reporter wrote that by the end of the tape, even Berit Costass head was bowed. I just heard that Kirsten was full of energy and life. I dont think she intended to kill Kirsten, I believe she was desperate for a friendship and pushed to hard at it, and when she realized she made a fool out of herself, to became to much for her to handle and she did the (unthinkable). Unless any of these people commenting knew these girls personally and their families, they dont have a place to judge either one of these girls who lived this tragic event. Feeling bad for Bernadette bc was a pathetic, weak, emotionally unstable girl, fragile or whatever doesnt change the fact that shes also a murderer. The things that got me mad was it hurt and I couldnt change like looks or money or popularity or things," Protti added later on. She was not some vulnerable lost soul who was bullied mercilessly. The senior Vice President is still to be determined. She did have the cutest clothes of all time and knew it. She didnt like their ways mostly. Self Absorbed yes. I hear she suffers from depression to. Until something happens. Self Absorbed yes. I know beauty is all a matter of perception, not that it matters but in no universe would Bernadette be considered better looking. If the ones acting like Hoes were demonized while everyone lived happily ever after, why were they demonized. Kids can be cruel, its always been that way. She was snooty to or maybe just misunderstood. We have got you covered in that regard. One person said Missy was mean and a bully and she bullied them bad well that person and you are the same, Justifying Murder cause someone was mean, or Stuck up. The people implying that Kristen had it coming, or whoever else blamed her parents, are, in life, the jealous Bernadette types. Bernadette was better looking then Kirsten. She was just as mean and snooty as the rest and stuck up to. Stacey (Tori Lockwood) played Kirsten Costas, while Angie (Kellie Martin) played Bernadette Protti. Shame on you. Being disgusted with the the murderers nonchalant behaviour after her brutal crime? She has Mental issues and always will. Smelled so bad. For what? According to a court report dating back to 1985, these were some of the traits her cold-hearted killer, 16-year-old Bernadette Protti, was so jealous of that she decided to kill her. Bernadette grabbed the knife from the vehicle and met Kirsten on her neighbour's lawn, and a scuffle ensued. How is sweet referred to Murder? Also, HELL NO Bernadette was not cuter, or prettier then Kirsten. It stayed with me for many years, not as bad as it did, but it did for a long time. How is that possible. You need to educate yourself before speaking on things you have no clue about. The priests were rapist. When this plan is upended, it fuels her jealousy and results in murder. Changing your name does not change your being, by the way. The day after the arrest, the sheriff called a well-attended press conference. She wasnt a fan of stupidity or annoyance, or someone rubbed her the wrong way, she let them know. She didnt deserve to die. the fact is bullying had nothing to do with it she was a sick and twisted individual and still is! Not youre so called Sweet friend Bernie. The Homecoming Court was as popular (if not more) popular than Kirsten. They went to parties or ran off with guys, guys had no right to take advantage of them, yes it was wrong, but they put themselves in that situation to where it could of been prevented. Several girls in Interviews said they didnt want to be found cause there years at Miramonte wasnt the best. Again so many came on saying they knew Kirsten and sharing Personal Details on other girls there. There have been several changes in Orinda since Bernadette's arrest. Kirsten was a Bully, I had heard she was,, and heard she wasnt and it was hard to picture her as a Bully. Kirsten Costas was the cheerleader in question; she was also a star on the varsity swim team at Miramonte High School in Orinda, California. They made it theyre choice to, like doing stupid stuff all the time. . 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. Kirsten is forever missed. I think a lot of people feel bad, says one junior, referring to the rumors implicating Heather. An example that shows that Bernadette didnt have respect for Kirstens family and shows how detached Bernadette was from killing Kirsten was that she appeared to have no inhibitions about attending Kirstens funeral. Bernadette went to private grade school called St. Perpetuas in Lafayette Ca. Thisb isnt about Columbine, its about the Kirsten Costas case. There were a lot of girls at Miramonte they didnt like or fit in, they ran them all out, not just Nancy, she wasnt alone, neither was Joanna, but they act like they were the only victims there. I didnt hate either one, maybe they were Misunderstood, as for being Stuckup. She talked to most people. That other gal said Kirsten was Sweet that knew her. Would you say the same if Bernadette did suicide? Bernadette could be to at times She was no Angel some thought of her as Stuck up(Bernadette that is) and her BFF was kind of popular, but not as popular and Bernadette, Stacy, Diane, Jessica and Carrie. Gregory Scott Cummins, film, television, and theater actor; NFL player. When it came to Bernadette. Understanding her background would likely provide more insight into the unfortunate event. Elaine called the school, and she and her husband brought their daughter to the sheriffs office in nearby Martinez. The senior class officers are President Haley Moltyaner and Treasurer. We didnt want to associate with them, cause we didnt want to get in trouble We got good grades and did what we were suppose to, our way of (having fun) and Choices were different than theirs. So she was a Bully, she is not here to defend herself any longer, so youre the Bully now. 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So thats not bullying, thats rejecting you, cause she knew Bern was off beat. I wasnt in the Popular, but those girls still talked to me and was friendly with me. We are all different. Learn how your comment data is processed. Here we go again. She sought refuge at her friends' house, Alex and Mary Jane Arnold. 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. The 2 blamed girls were Victims, so how dare you! Nancy was Sweet, she just took things the wrong way. The only truly real statement that is completely believable is Bernadettes taped confession where she is mostly panicked about press and people knowing. This Virus is killing all the World over, esp. Bernadette later wrote a letter to her parents confessing to the murder. 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. 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. She calls to classmates to ask who made pompom girl and cheerleader. Hard to comprehend how this Bernadette flew into a rage and savagely murdered her classmate. Player, 2004. But would a real student please come forward and reveal yourself.. She was young and like any teen finding her way around. Kirsten Ill admit she wasnt in favor with stupid acting people and had zero tolerance for them, (as did I). 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Did you ever think that she would not want to try to defend herself in court with letting out the terrible things Kristen said to her and how she berated her and others because she was sorry and she felt as though that would only add insult to injury to Kristens family? Melissa Womer: children, Jim Carrey, net worth, latest updates. Same for guys as well, but girls are a lot worse. Kirsten was in the class of 1986, Whoever remotely tries to justify that must not have children. Good luck dear. As Kirsten headed towards her house from Alex's car, she spotted Bernadette on the street and headed towards her. Cause Bernadette was so obsessed with Kirsten liking her, she had some idea it was Bernadette, also Bernadette owned a Pinto same make as the car seen speeding away. Like Missy Availa a girl said Missy was the meanest girl she ever met, and her worst bully ever. No Tori Spellings character in a fictionalized movie was a bit mean. Not saying Kirsten and Missy were Saints, but we all Bully and been Bullied. Wish someone who knew facts would tell us about the real events leading up to Kirstens death. Girls in Jr high and high School can be Brutal. Although Bernadette was also well off, like most people in Orinda, she was not happy with her family. There have also been psychic calls. PS: If you liked this article, please share it! You dont know whether or not Kirsten had to go without anything. ( Some did) I did cause it was getting ridiculous. The witness, who declined to be identified, said Kirsten was with a friend who had started to go weird he said. Regardless no one deserves to die like that. You guys are kidding yourselves. Material on this site is provided for purposes of education, criticism, commentary, cultural reporting, entertainment, historical reference, and news reporting/analysis. The movie really leaned toward Bernadette being seen by Kirsten and others as less of a person. Bernadette isnt coming anyway, she is not well anymore. 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. Nope! I believe she made a clumsy pass at Kirsten, or said something weird, and Kirsten got all freaked. 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). The Principal though highly of her. Kirsten wasnt a Bully, she was Conceited and stuck up. 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. Who knows what was true or not. Same for Bernadette, but she had to make this choice that will change her life. I think Miramonte was like any School, you have your cliques and picks. Sheriffs deputies said Kirsten Costas, 15, was stabbed repeatedly after she was given a ride home by a Moraga resident, who was not identified. Completely agree with you Midwest Jimmy. I cant picture Kirsten being Mean or Rude, so hard to picture that one. Next to Orinda. Bernadette was a Snob also, she only wanted to hang with the incrowd, if you were nothing she didnt talk to you anymore than she had to. People have been wondering about his wife. Bernadette was kind to. Naturally, you might be wondering if that is the case here. Bernadette got to all back to, she deserves to be vilified. But as she drove, she became frightened about how Kirsten might describe the evening to the other girls at school. 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. Is it respectful to write in another comment that Kirsten had it well deserved, which suggests that you think Kirstens murder was justified? Im incandescent with rage. Most teen girls are smart alecky and mean. I dont understand why you sympathize with a murderer and perpetuate lies about her murder victim under different aliases. 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. Kirsten was always joking around. Im sorry if I offended anybody here with my earlier comments. The Californian, Salinas, California Monday, June 25, 1984. It wasnt any big deal, or so, we didnt think it was. In the end, the wannabe cheerleader was found guilty of second degree murder, with the judge rejecting the idea that the murder was premeditated. Why isnt anyone talking about the incompetency of the police here? She may of been misunderstood. She could have gotten all of her 9 years. Kirsten she liked everyone, she wasnt any bully by any means, she was so cute and funny. Kirsten had a good family, good life, and then this horrendous event took her life. Well based on the movie Yeah, thats your problem. Nicolle Devenish Wallace, former White House Communications Director and spokesperson for John McCain for President. Bernadette then drove Kirsten to an empty car-park and appears to have confessed feelings of admiration for her. She needed friends, more encouragement from teachers, not teasing and ostracisation. Although Kirsten was surprised to find out that it wasn't one of her friends as expected, she obliged and got into the car. Kirsten wasnt a bully. So if your child were bully someone they deserve to die ? As for Bernadette, do I believe she was a nice girl, yes I believe she was, but she became overly jealous that led her to rage and murder. 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