IN REALITY, Kristen was, at worst, sometimes catty to Bernadette. The motive: she feared that the murdered girl would tell other schoolmates she was weird. Now, Lifetime also has a habit of making ripped from the headlines movies, that is, films based on sensational real-life stories. Both were members of the swim team, but Costas was reportedly much more popular than Protti, according to the Associated Press in 1984. 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. Giving our McDonalds name Dont prove you know them. When the time was up, Elaine Protti read her daughters confession. Kirsten was Cute and so funny and bouncy and full of energy and Life. Several girls in Interviews said they didnt want to be found cause there years at Miramonte wasnt the best. According to a court report dating back to 1985, these were some of the traits her cold-hearted . We had lonely girls who were bullied and goth girls and loose girls. It took me 2 decades to deal with it, couldnt before. She wanted to, but decided not to go through with it. Im sure she does, look at her life, and where shes been, and how the media harasses her, not saying she dont deserve it, which she does, but if she is sick, then leave her alone. Kirsten wasnt like whoever (Not True) above article said she had to be snobby at the School there. So whoever wrote Miramonte was a bad school and everyone cut everyone down, maybe it was you cause you werent socially accepted, and probably didnt make the best choices, or embarrassed yourself wanting the attention and. I hardly knew this girl. Between 10-15 years ago bullying came into the news. Just because there was bullying in a fictional movie, doesnt mean the Bernadette was bullied by Kirsten in real life. Nurturers dont kill people. She was friendly, but kind of Arrogant as well. This is Bern or her sister, or even BFF. I heard they ran Several girls out not just them, they Demonized one to where she had to Leave portraying her as a Tramp over some guys. 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. No single human being has the effrontery to kill a fellow human being; talk less of a supposed child. 16-year-old Luca Gero was a junior at Miramonte High School. 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). To anyone that wishes to support Kirstens memory, and believes Kirsten didnt deserve what happened to her, please have a look at, and join her Facebook Memorial Page. The murderer named Bridget Moretti was played by Aubrey Peeples. The priests were rapist. Bernadette was far out of line I agree. As I are, I think of all Kirsten has missed and how life changing it was to have your daughter murdered this way and then dragged through the media as a tori spelling played psycho who deserved what she got. Upon arrival, Costas learned firsthand that the dinner was an elaborate lie Protti came up with. Dont matter if the girl bullied her. Shes grown up a lot and isnt the same teen girl she use to be. She had taken Kirsten out in her car, where the latter felt that Bernadette had gone weird. You got back at her more than enough, its best to leave her alone on other sites. Protti was arrested in December 1984, and she was charged with second-degree murder on March 13, 1985. Did you ever stop and think that Bernadette was a fragile human being? Couldnt get the smell out of car for weeks. I was called ugly, to my face by a group of senior boys on my first day. She didnt hate anyone (as I said) just didnt like the way they acted. Your lack of self awareness is both amusing and perplexing. She reminds me of Stacey Dash a little. Theres usually a reason why. She was a typical teenage girl who just wanted to have fun with her friends. Kirsten was a (down to earth) girl and she had a few she didnt like, esp. Thanks for visiting and for supporting a small business! The Costas family is no longer mad and moved on so why cant you? For murder! Maybe Snooty, but no Bully. Kirstens house was Smaller than Bernadettes, how was Kirsten all around was she friendly? She is Crazy obviously, has enough problems and has to deal with murdering Kirsten and that doesnt help. Rubbish. Kristens parents are right the story as told doesnt make any sense. Also people dont want to be around someone who makes a butt out of themselves and acts like an idiot, its to embarrassing. Kirsten wasnt Super Rich like Melrose Place, family was well off, so was Bernadettes. This is the true story of 15-year old Kirsten Costas who was stabbed to death by a classmate, Bernadette Protti, on June 23, 1984. 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. You need help. Absolutely not. We should educate our children, our minds and our souls. She loved life, never seen her get ugly with anyone, I really cant picture that. You clearly are basing your opinions on a movie a fictional depiction. Is it respectful to perpetuate lies about a murdered teenage girl due to a fictional depiction? No one really cares why. The girl that stole her life from her shouldve never been released from prison. BTW, Bernadette was not bullied or the lonely girl the movie portrayed her, (she had lots of friends) was popular So you that said Kirsten bullied her, get the facts straight. They obviously made some bad decisions and theres repurcussions for your poor decisions, thats not Kirstens fault, you mad that decisions, not Kirsten. Kirsten was well liked and cared. Still wasnt right. But they never said! I dont understand why you sympathize with a murderer and perpetuate lies about her murder victim under different aliases. 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). 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. Not saying its you, but a lot of Similarities. I hear her husband knew all along about her. Shes obviously mentally ill . That would disturb most people. I dealt with it so I know. She didnt bully Bernadette either. If shed been bullied by Kirsten, seems like shed have told it in detail. No one deserves to be murdered. Also, Im flattered by the attention you gave me on the blog. She should of just left Kirsten alone and went on with other things, Kirsten wouldnt of gave her any thought otherwise, but she was just obsessed with Kirsten and Kirsten liking her, that was the main focus in her life, and it took Kirstens unfortunately. We are no longer in the 80 s and never will be again. Were you bullied and had to defend yourself and going by that with Bernadette? Kirsten didnt really Bully Bernadette, some of the other girls there did Bully her a little. The 2 blamed girls were Victims, so how dare you! Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. With this Virus, and now George Floyd, ( and the Riotings all over) Im deeply surprised people still are discussing Bernadette Protti on here, and other sites. Bernadette then stalked Kirsten all the way to her house which would anger and disturb most people. If Bernadette was so Sweet, why did she watch 2 girls take the blame? She got out in 1992. She should of told the truth and met Kirsten at the house and talked there with her parents present. I heard from an article from her friends mom, Kirsten wasnt exclusive and liked everyone. You took the words right out of my mouth! According to this blog, Bernadette is married and has made a new life for herself. However, she finally went home and wrote a confession letter to her mother. Obviously we didnt know B was the killer. I personally beleive Kirsten could be a smart aleck to those she didnt like, but remember most teenage girls are. YOU NEED TO LEAVE BERNADETTE TO GOD, AND YOUR NOT HIM. No other word. Do I believe she was (stuck up) to a degree I do, but arent most teen girls as I said before. Her BFF said the same exact thing abour Kirsten Did Kirsten deserve to die over it. You act dumb you wont fit in (anywhere). I didnt really know her, just who she was, same for Bernadette. And so I find myself wondering what we have accomplished here. Also, HELL NO Bernadette was not cuter, or prettier then Kirsten. By what name was Death of A Cheerleader (1994) officially released in India in English? Its a circle, says another. My friend was a friend of hers. Some are quick, rich, own the finest and the most expensive of anything. I feel very sad for both sides. Required fields are marked *. As for Kirsten making fun of outcasts, I agree every school has outcasts. You said your Sister was a friend of both girls? She fit it fine and was considered to be popular in her own way. Some by the time theyre 18 depends on the maturity level theyre at. She talked to most people. She calls to classmates to ask who made pompom girl and cheerleader. 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. Police and friends are still perplexed about a brutal killing that so far has no suspect or motive only a pretty and popular 15-year-old victim. Even though she sadly didnt live to see it. still no right to murder anyone. Ms Bunch and McDonald (proving I knew them) were not mean like that just self absorbed. I dont care how old your comment is, I just have to reply to that bullst. I just didnt bother with them. Bernadette killed Kirsten out of Jealousy, not Bullying. She was to busy of a girl. 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 liked School and I wasnt popular, but I still liked it. i feel sorry.for any poor sap who has to live in her neighborhood because like the investigator wisehart said she has a hidden trigger that anyone can pull just by not giving her what she thinks she.should get in a relationship. Kirsten ran from the car and Bernadette pursued her. You are full of it. Those girls had a clique. Although the attack was witnessed by Alex Arnold, he could not see the killers face, and chasing the killers Pinto did not yield results. She supposedly suffers from depression. Bern wasnt one of them, in fact, (as I said) she was well liked and in with a lot of the i crowd. We have got you covered in that regard. She was not any Chris Hargensen in Carrie, or Regina George in Mean Girls or anything like that, she was totally down to Earth and engaging from what I was told. Cynthia Morgan biography: boyfriend, sickness, net worth, what happened, latest pictures. Her family was not the same. If we have the fear of God n understand the importance of Gods creation. Maybe they were all misunderstood. According to the outlet, she was motivated by greed, envy, and the desire to become more like Costas. People looked up to her to.. She did have money, dont let that other Mats tell you any different. Landscape Suicide 1986 is the closest after Bernadettes interview with the Police it shows it. She was obsessed with being liked and Kirsten not liking her. Once Kirsten was dropped off, a girl got off the Pinto, stabbed her, and fled. You know whats really sad? If the person that Tori spelling played in that movie Was indeed Kristen Costas attitude toward other students then anybody couldve seen this coming. Everyone says this school is so boring, so they start doing things for entertainment. Bernadette admitted to many friends she craved the wealthy life, and hated that her own parents (whom I feel sorry for) were so old. The movie starred Tori Spelling and Kellie Martin and was released in 1994. She is evil and a Monster (with a very dark Soul). Even if Kirsten was a Snot, she would of grown out of it long before now. According to the letter, she was able to live with it but couldn't ignore it. You have no idea what you are talking about with Columbine. So she had money, her family did. So she was a Bully, she is not here to defend herself any longer, so youre the Bully now. The officers all ran unopposed save for the position of junior class Treasurer. Bernadette was sentenced to nine years (maximum) for second-degree murder on April 1, 1985. They just had their own group of girls. They were snooty and cocky but not mean. She doesnt even want any former BFFs knowing her location anymore. She was friends with my sister, came around our house a few times. She had a sort of ombre style in fact which was kind of weird in the 80s, but cutting edge. What teen isnt? Stuck up she was, no Bully. Lots of teen girls are caddy and laugh at people. No one wanted an absence to be confused with an arrest. So the Mats either youre Berns Sisters, Berns BFF, or even Bern herself. However, this endeavor was met with several failures. Kirsten liked almost everybody. The San Francisco Examiner Wednesday, July 4, 1984. People who are spouting off on Kirsten are either Rejects, or friends or family of (Bernadette). You named all of Kirstens friends. 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. They had to leave school. 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. To much detailed stuff if you ask me. They were always so nice to all of us (Kirstens friends) and I have fond memories of them, enjoyed thier home, nice home, and BTW Kirstens house wasnt any Mansion, it was beautiful Ranch home with a nice back yard, and Bernadettes house was just as nice as Kirstens if not nicer. Your email address will not be published. Kirsten was very Popular, but there were a few a little more Popular, why didnt Bern go after them and befriend them, the girls on Homecoming Court, and in the Atlantis Club. We lived it and lived through it, so its time to move on. Note: ClickAmericana.com features authentic historical information, and is not intended to represent current best practices on any topic, particularly with regard to health and safety. Sounds like her parents Shouldve did some actual parenting and taught her how to have respect for other people. ClickAmericana.com is made with and by Synchronista LLC 2011-2022. I thought Kirsten was a very pretty little thing. What happened to a lot of those girls fro Kirstens group? I also was in a school where most others came from two income families and most of the parents were accountants, lawyers or doctors. Shut up already and get a life. I do remember all the stories before and after the killing. She had friends to, some were Bernadettes, and they dont care to hear from or about Bernadette anymore. She joined a popular clique and was noticed everywhere. She looked like Kirsten with her curly hair, and the Life of the Party like Kirsten. She was a young girl, a funny, silly girl who could also be obnoxious. ( Some did) I did cause it was getting ridiculous. Sad because K had it all as I saw it. Then you wouldnt be worrying g about these people being the Life of the Party. And Sarah saying Kirsten got what she deserved. Rupaul and Sarah, Bernadette has friends and fit in. She didnt want to be bothered with her either. Why are you victim shaming ? This type of case just proves what can happen when bullies go too far. Regardless she didnt deserve to die, and she isnt the only one who laughed at people in High School. Kirsten was so adorable. She was not some vulnerable lost soul who was bullied mercilessly. Teenage years are hard on all of us. Bernadette was popular to, she was just wanting to be Kirsten, and Kirstens approval meant so much to us all, Kirsten didnt have anything against Bernadette till that fateful night, She never cared either way, Bernadette took it so serious and it became (serious) and fatal. Yes, Death of a Cheerleader is based on a true story. Many say they cant trust anyone anymore, not after what Bernadette did. It weirded Kirsten out. And back then Bernadette was never going to admit that. She felt it was even worse than having killed someone which is ridiculous and sad but thereve been a few cases like this.. Its thought to be the reason why Skylar Neese was really killed though her two best friends who killed her claimed they just didnt like her any more (again doesnt make sense) and there was evidence that Skylar had seen her two friends making out. I hear Bernadette is depressed a lot these days. I read alot om her to. Kirsten and Bernadette were both friendly and nice girls. Bernadette was obsessed with her, a friend of ours, she thought Bernadette was guiltyall along. B was a Psycho and always will be. Killing is going to far. Now the new version of the movie was making Bernadette innocent, when Kirsten was innocent herself. 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. Lifetime should be ashamed. I disagree with you. Oh please bet you were t any better. Bernadette should of gotten 25 to life for that Crime. Not to mention all over the world. So she had a different view of Kirsten, Bern wasnt nice to of murdered. I think Kirsten probably threatened to tell everybody their bizarre conversation in the car that night. No excuse for what she did, BTW she was not the poor White trash the Movie deployed her to be, she had a nice home, and was just as well off as Kirstens family, lived on the better side of town. So dont feel Sorry for her. Bernadette was nice to, but she had hidden obsessions. Im sure at Reunions they are. 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. It was a tragedy that affected so many lives at that time. People need others not bullying. Heres what I think happened, Bernadette wanted Kirstens approval badly cause everyone else had Kirstens approval and Bernadette became dangerously obsessed over the whole deal, and she invited Kirsten out that night to make friends, and I think she said something to her that went horribly wrong to Kirsten, like make a clumsy pass at her and it terrified Kirsten, and Kirsten threatened to expose it to everyone, and Bernadette just freaked out and it possible she just found the knife by chance and got scared that a secret was going to be revealed, so she went to scare her, and maybe she didnt mean to kill her, but she meant to harm her (thats a fact). 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. She liked mostly everybody. If it hadnt of been Kirsten, itd been her childhood friend, or someone else, cause Bern has Jealousy Issues. Bernadette was stuck up also or appeared to be. Missy was Described as a Bully and Very Mean also. I cant believe they made a movie that was so offensive to the real victim. Google it and Season 1 thru 3 Lindsey is on there. She has Kirstens demeanor. 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. There is no need to BULLY someone who is poor which is what Kristen did!!! Meanwhile, deputies continued to hunt for a chunky, stringy-haired teenage girl suspected in the slaying of 15-year-old Kirsten Costas, a well-liked cheerleader and swim team member at Miramonte High School in Orinda. Rest In Peace Kirsten. The movie, like most movies, is no an accurate account. I love Kirsten think about her all the time. 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. Hollywood tends to make villains heroes, and innocent people into villains. Who killed Stacey in Death Of A Cheerleader? If someone from Orinda ran into her, especially one of Kirstens friends, they would probably spit at her. I was even accused of being (Stuck up) We were all just Misunderstood. Secondly, if you actually did your research on the true case, and not some Hollywood movie who portrayed supposedly Kirsten, who was of Greek American heritage a blond, and Bernadette, who was the real blond, a brunette. Look inwards and think with consideration before you speak. 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. You sympathize with a murderer and deliberately perpetuate lies about her victim under different aliases, yet you are telling someone else to get help? Note: ClickAmericana.com features authentic historical information, and is not intended to represent current best practices on any topic, particularly with regard to health and safety. 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. Why isnt anyone talking about the incompetency of the police here? 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. She is still Crazy as always. They made it theyre choice to, like doing stupid stuff all the time. Cause Bernadette was stuck up to, or thats how Bernadette appeared. She probably just released her anger towards her so she could move on. Known for its lack of crime, and upper-middle-class families, Orinda saw the Costas move from Oakland, starting their lives afresh, there. Kirsten had exotic features from her full volumes curly locks to her tan skinnot to mention her eyes were also sky blue. Those bullied girls like I said were loose or cussed and smoked and (dressed roughly).. 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. Kirsten didnt like (stupidity). That part of LPs life is over with I guess. The school was no more competitive than any other school around anywhere. We bought a do up property. Upper middle class at least. I feel sorry for Bernadette. So they had a clique, what School or job doesnt? I dont know what to do. On the afternoon of the third day of the trial, Judge Edward Merill found Bernadette Protti guilty of second-degree murder. Love indeed. She comes back to see her mom her dad passed. Poor bernadette seemed very vulnerable and in need of help. How many teen girls dont get Smart Aleck, its a normal part of a teens life. Why are you so focused on what they looked like? 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 still is as far as Im concerned. She dont go hardly anywhere anymore. Was she snotty to? Cause Bern for weeks went on and on about Kirsten to where her friends kept getting tired of hearing it.

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