I was called ugly, to my face by a group of senior boys on my first day. You copied your little story from some other website. I was the daughter of a single mom who was a teacher. Killing is still not an excuse but Id have to say the real losers out of this situation are Bernadettes parents. Heres how to party like its 1969, See some slimming and sexy 1960s stretch pants, Print Color Fun: Free coloring pages & more fun for kids, Quotes Quotes Quotes: 1000s of clever & inspiring quotations, FindersFree.com: Find answers to lifes little questions. Im not sure about that case, but Kirsten I cant picture her being a bully, yes telling how she felt, that she did well. To the fellow classmates of 1986 Miramonte, so sorry if your World crumbled cause it wasnt meant to be that way, but you got to know that it was t any picnic for Bernadette as well, and if she could set time back and do all over, she would of left the situation with Kirsten alone to start with. 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. Very, very mean. Dont matter if Kirsten was a bully or the meanest girl ever, you haters on her leave her alone and let her Rest In Peace. If Kirsten was so mean, why didnt Bernadette just stay away from her? Not just the 2 accussed. Angela gets snubbed as she attempts to kiss an elder gentlemen sitting in his car. She talked to most people. Kirsten is forever missed. I cant stand snobby bitches who put others down and bully them. I didnt get into the club I wanted to. Eventually, she felt increasingly insecure and put down by Kirsten. Same for Karen Severson and Laura Doyle theyre cold blooded killers to, Missy was Kirstens age, this happened not long after Kirsten was Murdered. I was on a few adult precision ice skating teams, and let me tell you, some of the women who were on the teams were a hell of a lot worse than high school girls!! Maria Kirsten would probaly still be today to if she was still alive. 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. IN REALITY, Kristen was, at worst, sometimes catty to Bernadette. Is it respectful to suggest that Kirstens parents should have raised her better and that they are to blame for her murder? Paris Mahone, did you even know Kirsten? Thisb isnt about Columbine, its about the Kirsten Costas case. But unfortunately for her all she was taught was whats the best material Possessions, popularity and the look at me attitude. Were you bullied and had to defend yourself and going by that with Bernadette? so dont mock, offer to help thus build bridges. John Grisham, Kirsten was nothing like Tori Spelling at all. Bernadette later wrote a letter to her parents confessing to the murder. People are going by that. Kirsten would of changed to overtime. You sympathize with a murderer and deliberately perpetuate lies about her victim under different aliases, yet you are telling someone else to get help? She was jealous of Kirsten and wanted to be everything Kirsten was, but could nt so she killed her. Unfortunately, no one was home as nobody answered the call. Now that you know, have fun looking around! Im still scrolling through your crazed obsession. Shes the Victim. I hear a lot of them still get together on Occasions, and others have moved on. Dylan and Eriks parents were loaded. She didnt give examples because she wasnt bullied by Kirsten. Thier homecoming Queen was friendly and always spoke to people. That could hurt much more than death. Theres a reason why they changed the names for the movie because it was a fictionalized version and seemed entirely based on Bernadettes version of events and not anyone elses. Not to mention all over the world. Probably was, she allowed 2:girls to take the blame. You obviously are very contradicting since from gathering what the Hollywood movie has told you if Kirsten was truly a witch, then, Bernadette was a bigger idiot since she wanted to befriend such a person to begin with. Bernadette concocted a plan to get Kirsten out of her house and it appears that Kirsten got annoyed when she discovered that Bernadette lied to get her out of her house alone. Bridget is a shy outsider, who wants to be popular and beautiful. Whoever remotely tries to justify that must not have children. Everyone talked a bunch of crap about each other, including Bernadette who was just as rude and mean as any other girl there. The 2nd version of Death of a Cheerleader is more like Kirsten to a degree. That dont Justify Murder. First, she never made it to the cheerleading team and did not make it to the yearbook staff. We should educate our children, our minds and our souls. But I do agree in the movie Bernadette seemed dressed down the night of the murder and if she was really going to a popular party, bringing Kirsten and wanting to be seen as more popular, then she would have been dressed nicer. A cheerleader was found dead, and with the investigators having little to go on, they brought in the FBI, who made some astounding revelations. Even religion, which is supposed to be about mostly how you treat others. Its possible they forgave her and moved on. 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. It is done and over and over 3 decades. Bernadette chased her. Luca's friend and the man got out but, despite firefighters' best efforts, Luca didn't. Miramonte sounds like it had its share of Bullying. That part of LPs life is over with I guess. She served her jail sentence, got released early and is living an everyday life today. You wrote in another comment , Kristen had it well deserved. Theres other Measures to take other than Murder. I think NOT! 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. The teen girl died in a fire at 6 a.m. Sunday morning in the Orinda home where she lived that is now the site of a growing memorial. I liked School and I wasnt popular, but I still liked it. Senseless. I just think Bernadette had underlying issues and pressure on her to get to the top, but that was no right for murder. And the color pictures of the school are photographs I took. Randall admitted that he felt no sympathy for Kirsten and that is clearly evident in the movie as he deliberately portrayed Kirstens character as an insufferable, unlikable bully bitch in order for Bernadettes character to come across as sympathetic as possible because he identified with her. 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. Pre-meditation seems sensible between the clothes and the knife. PS: If you liked this article, please share it! I always noticed Bernadette would give Kirsten stares and mean looks at times. Sad. To much detailed stuff if you ask me. They dont even bother to investigate her alibi to see if she was telling the truth? Its patent that Bernadette had built-up animosity towards Kristen. I just felt like I didnt fit in at Miramonte or Orinda. Im sure Kirsten had her moments, no right to be Savagely Murdered. What is horrible is how pathetic Bernadette was to begin with. One girl here posted that one girl accused Football players of Sexual Assault at a Party and she was driven out of that School also. Honestly! If Kirsten was going to out Bernadette she would of told Alex Arnold all about her. And How!!! She slaughtered a girl. It was a fictional depiction loosely based on Kirsten and Bernadette. The Costas family is doing well and went on with life. We all as teens said something smart to someone or hurt someones feelings. A Murderer, So Kirsten was a Snob, a lot of ppl are, the way she died,was Horrific. Her friends got to where they avoided her if possible. On the afternoon of the third day of the trial, Judge Edward Merill found Bernadette Protti guilty of second-degree murder. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. That would disturb most people. It shows what a shallow, loser, she was. She watched 2 girls take the blame and did absolutely nothing about it. She apparently moved again and left the medical field, probably because her real name and location was outed by amateur internet detectives. I do believe she had some she didnt like, (but who didnt)! 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. She only confessed cause the FBI was cornering her, and she had no where to turn to. She was also friends with people who were considered popular. I mean she stabbed another girl to death because she was afraid to get made fun of at school or be outed or whatever. According to a court report dating back to 1985, these were some of the traits her cold-hearted . Its about time on other sites told all about Kirsten and how much fun loving she was. 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? She sought refuge at her friends' house, Alex and Mary Jane Arnold. It was only a matter of time before she d get caught so she came forth. we all need to teach our children to respect the feelings of others. Nancy I would of never considered Murder, that is just plain Sick. Sheriffs aide Michael Bachman searches for murder weapon, San Francisco Examiner Tuesday, June 26, 1984. But first, let us briefly tell you what its about. So some of them will say Orinda had snobs. After killing Kirsten, Bernadette said she returned home, hid the knife and took a walk with her mother and the family dog. Kirsten was Cute and so funny and bouncy and full of energy and Life. Honestly teens do deserve another chance at something eventually. 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? A few cried. I know there were Bogus postings from Kirstens classmates. Sticking up for a Murderer youre Pathetic. We need an Memorial Page set up for Kirsten. She considered her parents too old and also felt that they were not listening to her. And, of course, at her age, the perception made her quite bitter. Kirsten wasnt a Bully. I watched the movie again (both versions) and I have to agree with Miss Kiwi. She didnt like Nancy and a few others. LP was a lot like Kirsten. No, there is good and bad in every person, just the people are guilty for not seeing the reasons that cause that kind of things. You know whats really sad? Kirsten was angry for her lying to get her out under false pretenses, and she knew something was off. I hope shes not sick esp. Ashley English, Women's World Cup of Rugby Team Captain, 2008.
What's The True Story Behind Lifetime's Remake Of 'Death Of A 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. Always had also. Just saw the new Lifetime movie Death of a Cheerleader. Kelly wrong there Kirsten didnt deserve to be murder she was innocent teenager who happened to a crazy obsessed girl wanting to be her and there no evidence of Kirsten being a bully, Kelly maybe you should read the comment you just left. 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. Nothing exotic on the photos Ive seen. Felicia Forbes: The story of Tommy 'Tiny' Lister's wife. She didnt Bully Bernadette, Just was irritated cause she lied to her, and her mom about the Party, and all. Material on this site is provided for purposes of education, criticism, commentary, cultural reporting, entertainment, historical reference, and news reporting/analysis. I do believe she called Bernadette weird and threatened to expose her weirdness. There have been several changes in Orinda since Bernadettes arrest. Most people would find that bizarre and off-putting and would certainly not deserve to be killed over it. Bernadette what you did was disgusting period and the only tiny way you can have the smallest amount of self respect would be to publicly come out and admit to the world that you too were an asshole, and Kirsten did not deserve what you did. These stories chronicle the immediate news reports that detailed the crime, the communitys shock, the victims funeral, and discusses some of the police work that was involved in the effort to find the killer and to understand her motive. Otherwise, her new identity would have surfaced as well. They were snooty and cocky but not mean. The prosecution failed to prove that Bernadette had premeditated Kirsten's homicide. One of the most popular girls attending the Miramonte High School in Orinda, Calif., Costas was envied for her beautiful looks and privileged background. Being disgusted with a murderer and defending a murder victim? I dont care if she was only 15, murder is murder and she should have been locked away for far longer. Well to a degree maybe, but Bernadette stalked her and longed fro a friendship. The rest of you can lurk around and limp your hunchback selves to therapy. Maybe if Bernadette wouldnt of chased her, she wouldnt of had to of murdered her. The crime happened way back in June 1984, in the town of Orinda, California. Im sure Kirsten had her moments and faults and good qualities as well. I heard Kirsten was self absorbed, but no bully. Kirsten was gorgeous! We have got you covered in that regard. And not a fuckn psycho. I pray Bernadette is repayed and rewarded by the Blessed Trinity for the horrendous act towards the Costas. 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. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Not true, analyzes yourself if they were snobs to you, probably embarrassed yourself by trying to hard to be accepted, or you were a troublemaker and a bully yourself. I dont think she was any worse than any other teenage girl by any means. Thats a different situation, no one liked those other kids as well. She did have the cutest clothes of all time and knew it. It was to Personal. Yes, the movie showed Kirstan being extremely mean. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Berit and Bob Costas live in Hawaii. she threatened to tell everyone at school the next day, she didnt tell Alex Arnold ( the Man who drove her home) again it was to insane he probaly would of freaked and she didnt want to scare him with the details. I was fortunate to be surrounded by guys who were my best friends from 3rd grade and were very popular. The knife was her sisters for making lunch it was even in the movie that way. Looking at the pictures, it is shocking to see that Kirsten Costas is the face of an innocent little girl. One reporter wrote that by the end of the tape, even Berit Costass head was bowed. Bernadette was sweet, cant imagine her even capable of something like Murder, but she was. Bernadette Protti is an American of Italian descent, born on September 20, 1968. Where are the examples of Kirsten bullying Bernadette and pushing her to her limit? Another blog claims that Bernadette is a nurse and medical writer, well known for writing for a publicized scientific journal. The San Francisco Examiner Wednesday, July 4, 1984. Bernadette Protti shocked the nation and her locality when she confessed to the brutal murder by stabbing her schoolmate, Kirsten Costas. I know a person who knew her, she was a snob, so to speak, but she didnt deserve to die. Bernadette would have seen the pain and anguish on Kirstens face, the fear and shock in Kirstens eyes, listened to Kirsten scream in agony (she was reported to have screamed) as she felt the knife rip through Kirsten skin. She has Kirstens demeanor. People can get really nasty at this school, says one junior, standing with a group of classmates on the lawn surrounding Miramonte. 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? To this day I remember those girls well. Also, she noticed a knife in the car, but Bernadette brushed it off by stating that her sister keeps it there to cut vegetables and fruits. 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. But Miramonte was what you made of it, I wasnt Popular, but I got along esp, with Kirsten and her group. Youre talking about Tori Spelling in a movie being a minor bully not Kirsten whom you know next to nothing about. 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. If Bernadette hadnt of lied under false pretense she wouldnt of been so mad at her. However, things got weird when Kirsten realized that Bernadette's invitation was of a second-hand nature, and she wouldn't want to go to a party where she wasn't invited first-hand. Firstly, Bernadette is an insentient and abhorrent human being. Bernadette committed the crime at the age of 15. I cant assimilate anyone on the appearance to defend a so-called bullying. Probably chubby ugly girls who were bullied as kids. . It all started with Bernadette inviting Kirsten to a party, which the latter was unaware of. Aside from her family conditions, Bernadette Protti had other underlying problems. Kirsten May of been Stuck up and Caddy, most teen girls are, but she got along with almost everyone, she got along with Bernadette at first, till Bernadette kept trying to be her friend. Kirsten was so adorable. We all were in Gymn together we werent really friends, but we got along and talked and hung out in Gymn. Bernadette was better looking then Kirsten. Why isnt anyone talking about the incompetency of the police here? Like I said, Kirsten was so much fun. I heard on here Joanna was bullied bad, so were quite a few others. They are Cat Mean. Thanks for visiting and for supporting a small business! She would of never Confessed but FBI got involved, and were closing in on her. Look inwards and think with consideration before you speak. Kirsten and she sort of got along, and,( sort of didnt). She did to, and Bernadette had fun with us as well. "I was afraid she was going to tell people I was weird," Protti told the police on another occasion. Kirsten made some comment about them, and it just seemed like everyone else was thinking that, but she was the only one who would come out and say it., MORE:Lip Smackers from Bonne Bell: The super trendy vintage lip balm from the 70s & 80s, Bernadette admitted she had made the phone call setting up a meeting with Kirsten. 'Death of a Cheerleader' follows the story of two girls in Hollybrook High, in the fictional town of Colina, California.