No, it is about love, people. Like I said, Bernadette is shady. Maybe her parents should have raised her better. Kirstens friends arent either (not one bit). Upon her release, she reportedly changed her name. When this plan is upended, it fuels her jealousy and results in murder. I heard Kirsten was self absorbed, but no bully. Dee I dont agree with you, so Kirsten and them had you on a project assignment and they didnt include you in the circle, you ever thought maybe you gave signals you dont belong, or why didnt you ask them to allow you, people cant read minds. Looking at the pictures, it is shocking to see that Kirsten Costas is the face of an innocent little girl. It wasnt any big deal, or so, we didnt think it was. We are no longer in the 80 s and never will be again. I cant believe they made a movie that was so offensive to the real victim. Word around town was that K was stabbed 18 times. She couldnt of been or she never would of killed, and watch the town accuse 2 Innocent girls and harrass,them over it. Dont let that sweet innocent act fool you. We arent all made to be popular. Bernadette was not a nice girl, if she was then shed never of killed Kirsten, shed left her alone and went on. It seemed like Bernadette needed intense psychotherapy for her issues. You obviously didnt know Bernadette to describe her as Sweet. One girl she got mad at for saying stupid stuff around her and embarrassing her. But to say Bernadette was a Sweet girl. This is what makes me sad the most. However, she did not deserve to die. She attended Miramonte High School, along with Kirsten and other children from her locality. Being disgusted with a murderer and defending a murder victim? It was a fictional depiction loosely based on Kirsten and Bernadette. Bernadette planned everything down to the last detail, even telling Kirstens Mum to ask Kirsten not to tell anyone about the supposed dinner that night. If Bernadette killed Kirsten because she was bullied by her, why didnt she give examples at her trial, which would have strengthened her case? Kirsten never got to Cheer, go to Prom, Graduate or go on to College. Some still get together. And Sarah saying Kirsten got what she deserved. Player, 2004. I isolate now due to the fact women have betrayed me so badly. 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. Even if her friend was bullying dont give right to take life. I was told she had no known enemies. Kirsten wasnt like whoever (Not True) above article said she had to be snobby at the School there. Well hes probaly no better. Additionally, the Bernadette character was portrayed as sweet and innocent, while a sexy twenty-something Tori Spelling played the part of the 15 year old Kirsten. Nope! You cant go back in time. Unfortunately, she was pronounced dead on Saturday, June 23, 1984, as one of the stab wounds had bisected the heart's major artery. 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. Several on the site say Kirsten was Sweet Cute and Funny. I didnt hate either one, maybe they were Misunderstood, as for being Stuckup. Nothing exotic on the photos Ive seen. Youve got to be kidding right?! I wasnt a cheerleader at all, I was in some clubs at school,( not Bobbies or Atlantis) but Spanish. Youre going off a moviea fictionalized account. Shed tried, and been accepted as part of the schools cheerleading squad, and had joined the Bobbies, an elite sorority-like club made up of the 30-35 most beautiful and popular girls in the school. It was more harmful teasing that she meant nothing by. She idolized Kirsten and her clique, wanting to be more like Kirsten. By the time Kirsten left Alexander Arnolds car at her neighbors house, Bernadettes fear had turned to anger. That dont Justify Murder. Kirsten was angry for her lying to get her out under false pretenses, and she knew something was off. Some of these girls ( not Nancy or Joanna) acted like Hoes, and ppl dont take kindly to that. I liked Nancy Kane, she got tired of having to be something she wasnt, they looked down on her well. If so, sweetie I want to meet you. The senior Vice President is still to be determined. ClickAmericana.com is made with and by Synchronista LLC 2011-2022. Kirsten understandably didnt appreciate the fact that she was lured out of her house under false pretences, so she left Bernadettes car. So you are offbeat to, for defending a Killer. Kirsten May of had moments and been a Stuck up person, but that dont Justify murdering her. My sympathies are with the Costas family and i hope they have managed to move on. From the author who also runs this site: The yearbooks ARE in my private collection, as is the huge picture of us in Washington DC. You claim you know Kirsten, are you the one who told about the Bullied Girls who were ran out and Demonized. If not, I doubt she worries about the past. Yes, the movie showed Kirstan being extremely mean. To this day I remember those girls well. They had to leave school. 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 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. 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. Poor bernadette seemed very vulnerable and in need of help. However, internet sleuths have long been fixated with uncovering Bernadettes latest location, and identity. READ MORE: The real death of a cheerleader story (1985). She claimed she followed in the Pinto only to make sure Kirsten got home safely. One reporter wrote that by the end of the tape, even Berit Costass head was bowed. 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. What a bizarre story. I read a lot of these Articles,and her BFF said the exact same thing on one interview. I dont think she was, just a teen girl who was like the rest in competition. 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. People, cant we all just get along and respect one anothers opinion? Ashley English, Women's World Cup of Rugby Team Captain, 2008. She had a slumber party on her 15 th BD we all snuck into a pool and swam, (a fun night) and to bad she didnt get to celebrate her 16th Birthday, Art and Berit planned on taking us all to a Hotel and spend the night. If Kirsten wanted to smoke pot, Bern would of esp. Kirsten didnt like (stupidity). Bernadette then stalked Kirsten all the way to her house which would anger and disturb most people. Youre not now Bullying a dead girl, makes you worse than her, you will be the one to Answer for it, not her, she already has, Bernadette sure isnt any Angel shes a Cold Blooded Killer, dont care what her reasons are, she is the Bully, and Kirsten is the Victim. She got out in 1992. 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. 'White Lines' Celebrates Rave Culture but Is It Based on a True Story? There were girls she didnt like, either she liked you or she didnt, no in between. 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. Thats a win win. But to portray her as a Mean girl teen is off limits to the real Kirsten. Bernadette chased her, tailgated her home when Alex Arnold took her home, if Bernadette hadnt of bothered her, she wouldnt of bothered Bernadette, she didnt have to like Bern, and she didnt owe Bern a thing. Bernadette then drove Kirsten to an empty car park at night and appears to have confessed feelings of admiration for Kirsten. She considered her parents too old and also felt that they were not listening to her. We all are mental ill and could snap in a minute, so be good for yourself and others. I agree with Karen, you cant prove Kirsten bullied Bernadette. They start being cruel. Real class comes from decent human beings who have respect for others. 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. Mandy, No sense talking about it now, its done and over with. She sought refuge at her friends' house, Alex and Mary Jane Arnold. She got a short sentence because she was tried as a minor. 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. And those others, D and them, they have lives of their own and probaly (jobs and families) so why would they care about being the Life of the Party? Shes older also. That night, Bernadette told her mother they needed to talk, but Elaine Protti said she was tired. I wouldnt have either. Killing is going to far. Rest In Peace Kirsten. I feel if it was true bullying she would be afraid to be near Kirsten and these people who call Kirsten a snot and said she was a Bully and deserved it, Karens right youre the Bullies cause you know Zilch about any of this. Thanks for visiting and for supporting a small business! After the attacks start again, Ellie must find the killer before they get to her. 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 . Bernadette Protti had . March 11-12, Miramonte students of each class came together to decide their class presidents, vice presidents, and treasurers for the 2020-2021 school year. One of the most popular girls attending the Miramonte High School in Orinda, Calif., Costas was envied for her beautiful looks and privileged background. How tragic she was murdered over basically nothing. That leaves only the knife and whether its true or not a witness corroborated the girls account. I just dont understand cant people just be happy with what god has made them. Talking peoples business again, McDonald may not like her name being used. This whole story is just disgusting. Bernadette was better looking then Kirsten. Esp one 86 girl who thought she was just on top of the world. However, Protti followed their car stabbing Costas five times just as she was about to reach her doorstep. Bunch of fg liars. The girl with the football players heard she was ran out on her ear and laughed out of there to. According to Bustle, the Costas family relocated to Hawaii in the aftermath of the tragedy. 99.7 percent of teen girls are Smart alecks. A popular 15-year-old high school cheerleader described as an All American girl was stabbed to death on a neighbors doorstep, apparently by another teenage girl. Well based on the movie, Kristen came off as a total snob and bully. As Kirsten headed towards her house from Alex's car, she spotted Bernadette on the street and headed towards her. I wasnt there, but it sounded like she was holding her till she agreed to be friends on her terms, (Bernadettes). Ive been suicidal just from being bullied. Both were members of the swim team, but Costas was reportedly much more popular than Protti, according to the Associated Press in 1984. 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. Why deliberately refrain from giving examples if she could have been accused of first degree murder? She could be mean, in fact, I could see her getting mean before I could see Kirsten. No Tori Spellings character in a fictionalized movie was a bit mean. is it really about wealth, splendour etc? 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. I think the outcast girls there would say Kirsten was a (bully) chaise no one liked them, and they would say that. If you ever saw Saved by the Bell the new Class Lindsey on that show reminded me a lot of what Kirsten was like. Give me an example. Kirsten wasnt Super Rich like Melrose Place, family was well off, so was Bernadettes. We have got you covered in that regard. Elaine, who was studying the Bible, set her kitchen timer and resumed reading. Bernadette was/is just a mental case. 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. No one really cares why. Cause Kirsten was friends with most people who were (popular) and Bernadette wanted to be included in that so badly.. She could have gotten all of her 9 years. Nevertheless Kirsten will never be with us again, and there was no sense in murder (premeditated ) or not, it still happened. She apparently moved again and left the medical field, probably because her real name and location was outed by amateur internet detectives. How was Bernadette a fragile human being? She wont be going back to Orinda its highly likely she wont. Was Bernadette fragile when she coolly discussed Kirstens murder with classmates, some of which include Kirstens friends. Wish someone who knew facts would tell us about the real events leading up to Kirstens death. Today, she has a career, is married and has children. It was to Personal. She may of been misunderstood. People like you expect the world to owe you something. If you liked this article, please share 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. Besides if Kirsten was going to out her, she would of told Alex Arnold all about it on the drive home. 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. Probably was, she allowed 2:girls to take the blame. Also a DJ chick who was Singled out.Using McDonalds name sure she will appreciate it. Hostile people do. I heard also Kirsten was just Self Absorbed to, but not a Bully. Although the attack was witnessed by Alex Arnold, he could not see the killers face, and chasing the killers Pinto did not yield results. Bernadette had it all planned, if Kirsten didnt give her the response she hoped for, she was planning to kill her. Kirsten was Snooty as well, so were the Stacys and the other Kirstens that ran with them. She wasnt a fan of stupidity or annoyance, or someone rubbed her the wrong way, she let them know. 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. But they never said! If you were snubbed at Miramonte, maybe you caused your own reactions. I also was in a school where most others came from two income families and most of the parents were accountants, lawyers or doctors. LP even if she doesnt get around to much to see people, Im sure theres a purpose in her life to. Check out these sexist stewardess job requirements of the 50s & 60s, Vintage Fashion from the 1960s adult coloring book: 50 pages of retro 60s clothing for women, Groovy Fashion of the 70s: Vintage Women Coloring Book #10, Vintage Homes Adult Coloring Book #2: Classic Victorian Houses, Something Old: Vintage Wedding Dress Fashion Look Book, Classic Cars Adult Coloring Book #2: Vintage 1920s Automobiles (1920-1929), These popular 1950s bathroom color schemes are the epitome of mid-century suburban decor, Easy fondue recipe fun! I have to agree some, I was there, Kirsten was Cocky at times, no means a Bully just self absorbed. You need help. Karen I read your comments n I totally agreed with you. Unfortunately, she faced numerous obstacles at becoming as cool as her idol. She had just wanted to befriend her classmate and take her to a party, she said. Naturally, you might be wondering if that is the case here. Three months later, residents of Orinda packed a local courtroom for her trial. She doesnt even want any former BFFs knowing her location anymore. So start the story there. Bernadette is hated to all over so she has answered for it. And, of course, at her age, the perception made her quite bitter. But unfortunately for her all she was taught was whats the best material Possessions, popularity and the look at me attitude. Gregory Scott Cummins, film, television, and theater actor; NFL player. Why are you victim shaming ? 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. Mats Above a girl is dead, as a result from the girl who had a Sweet Melancholy. So I would say to any bully, we all have our weaknesses,. [Bernadette] had plenty of time to change her mind. The Costases charged that Bernadettes confession was riddled with lies that no one would use an eighteen-inch knife to cut a tomato and that Bernadette, casually dressed, never planned on taking Kirsten to a party. Kirstens friends dont sit and discuss Morbid depressing stuff to start with. 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. As with the earlier movie, it's a loose fictionalization of the 1984 murder of high school sophomore Kirsten Costas . The film explores the events that lead up to, and play out, after the murder, shocking the community to its core. The actual murder took place in June 1984. If it was your child that was murdered for some idiotic reasonsIm sure your perspective would change. 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. Why are you so focused on what they looked like? Get a Life please. Bernadette Protti was released on parole in 1992, having served almost 8 years of her sentence. I never wished for Kirsten to die like she did, that was horrible. So glad you think shes nice. 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). We all have someone we dont like, and we wont be liked by everybody. Still no one deserves to die. Kirsten was more popular she was up there high She had it all, and some were jealous of her popularity. So Kirsten was Cocky at times. Sydnee Goodman bio: nationality, married, IGN, latest updates. All teen gals are (snotty) for the most part, but grow out of it. She wasnt mean or that just high maintenance. 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. It's a remake of 1994's A Friend To Die For, which became a popular rerun for Lifetime under the Retronym Death of a Cheerleader, so they used that title for the remake. She didnt care wheather her mom or dad suffered, she just would not subject herself to something like suicide because she loves herself more then anyone else. She was so cute and funny, and loved to be around friends have so much fun. She also had nice clothes, her problem was with Kirsten, that Kirsten was reaching the top, where Bernadette wanted to reach the top. And yes, I was bullied in high school too. Everyone was shocked when a sixteen-year-old girl was convicted of second-degree murder in the stabbing of a classmate. She never had words with Kirsten, just said Kirsten hardly talked to her, maybe once or twice in her entire life. She was Bubbly and Gregarious, loved to have a great time. I never saw her actually bully and some said they cant picture Kirsten ever being unkind Kirsten was loved by many very many. Guys just didnt really notice her. How do you know she was mean? 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? I hear Kirsten was Cocky and Arrogant, but not any Bully. So Kirsten was a Bully, no right to Justify Bernadettes actions. Kirsten wasnt a Bully. Kirsten was 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. Im sure today Ms. Stuff, D and Beauty and the Beast could still be the life of the Party if they wanted to be. Notably, it was Bernadettes own confession that sealed the case against her. The real death of a cheerleader story (1985), PS: If you liked this article, please share it! That Mats Chick dont know her head from her Butt. Honestly! So she was a Bully, she is not here to defend herself any longer, so youre the Bully now. She needed friends, more encouragement from teachers, not teasing and ostracisation. Protti was arrested in December 1984, and she was charged with second-degree murder on March 13, 1985. She has a right to Privacy. I live minutes from Columbine Highschool and you have absolutely no clue. Everybody who knew her just loved her well most everybody. I liked School and I wasnt popular, but I still liked it. Im not saying Kirsten was totally innocent, for it takes 2, but to Murder in Cold blood. A grown woman from England pretending to be someone who knew Bernadette, Kirsten, or Kirstens brother. 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. No one owes anyone a thing. It shocked everyone in the small community where crimes were something to be read about. You are disturbing and evil by stating that death was too good for Kirsten, an innocent victim of a brutal murder. If you want to know what is wrong with her get on her YouTube channel where she makes pies. Kirstens house was Smaller than Bernadettes, how was Kirsten all around was she friendly? How did Kirsten push Bernadette so far? (Kirsten sure didnt), Saying bullies need to get what they deserve. The Homecoming Court was as popular (if not more) popular than Kirsten. Kirsten and Bernadette were both friendly and nice girls. You all sound a bit like the people you are gossiping about. Being disgusted with the the murderers nonchalant behaviour after her brutal crime? Youre the same one I bet. Her father was a retired public works officer, and her mother a homemaker. 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. if you came at her the wrong way like Bernadette did, or kids no one else liked cause they were so annoying to be around. Setting up a fake meeting and lying about a Party is Strange and Weird. It could have been antisocial Goth girl Monica, it could've been angst-ridden Jill--or maybe it was the plain girl nobody suspected. Just because the Costas had millions of dollars and Are socialites Of the upper class community Does not give their family the right to treat others like dirt. Her attacker was Bernadette Protti; both girls were 15 . If Bernadette hadnt of lied under false pretense she wouldnt of been so mad at her. I didnt know Kirsten very well. The Costas family is doing well and went on with life. There was no justification for murder even if the victim was a bully, which it seems she was, at worst, catty. She runs a Facebook and Twitter account under the same name. . On the afternoon of the third day of the trial, Judge Edward Merill found Bernadette Protti guilty of second-degree murder.

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