It put a huge impact on our lives, first dealing with the loss of Kirsten, then finding out a girl we all trusted was the one responsible, that is something g that scattered our lives. I do believe she had some she didnt like, (but who didnt)! She isnt outgoing like she use to be, I can see why, she has to watch over her head. You cant make up for six months of hell.. Kirsten wasnt a Bully. 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. I was told she had no known enemies. Kirsten always showed off her cheers, she was proud. Note: This article may feature affiliate links, and purchases made may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Now that you know, have fun looking around! Bernadette Protti also went to Miramonte High School, along with Kirsten. She could block it out of her mind (her words). But would a real student please come forward and reveal yourself.. I was wondering why she was so pro-Bernadette. The bullying, the lies, the jealousy and competition is so toxic and they will murder your soul. For what? According to Los Angeles Times, the 16-year-old created a false invitation to trick Costas into attending a Bob-O-Links dinner, a volunteer group at the Miramonte High School. This is Berns BFF Ill bet. Latest updates, Alex Kompo: Former Siesta Key star's life and latest updates, 100+ cutest couple Instagram names ideas that are so cool, 15 Best movie download sites for maximum entertainment in 2023, KoT Angry with Moses Kuria for Claiming Davis Chirchir Will Lower Forex Rate to KSh 85 against Dollar: "Uongo", Naivasha Court Sentences Woman to Life Imprisonment for Killing Her 4 Kids, Oburu Oginga Hints at Raila Odinga Vying for Presidency in 2027: "He's Not Retired", Man Bashed for Claiming Kenya Has Least Attractive Women in Africa: "Hajui Internet Defence Forces". If Bernadette was so Sweet would of never murdered. I attended school in New York City and there are nothing but cliques. Youre either Bernadette or her Sister, or a Close friend like Berns BFF. You clearly are basing your opinions on a movie a fictional depiction. I know beauty is all a matter of perception, not that it matters but in no universe would Bernadette be considered better looking. Note: This article may feature affiliate links, and purchases made may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Nothing should move a person to kill another. All teen gals are (snotty) for the most part, but grow out of it. Seeing this, Alex offered to drive Kirsten home. One was transferred there because of problems with boys. Otherwise, her new identity would have surfaced as well. 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. Some are quick, rich, own the finest and the most expensive of anything. Like I said, Kirsten was so much fun. To much detailed stuff if you ask me. 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. I would love to hear Bernadette being interviewed now about that tragic night in suburban Oakland. Kirsten was a hugging person and went around joking, she would tease all of us, it was harmless. So you are offbeat to, for defending a Killer. If Bernadette killed Kirsten because she was bullied by her, why didnt she give examples at her trial, which would have strengthened her case? They obviously made some bad decisions and theres repurcussions for your poor decisions, thats not Kirstens fault, you mad that decisions, not Kirsten. 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, but also in terms of outdated cultural depictions and social values. She was then driven to an empty car- park at night and was justifiably angry with Bernadette over it. However, Bernadette's babysitting alibi went unverified. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I honestly thought Bernadette wouldve looked worse. We bought a do up property. Upper middle class at least. All are welcome. Raising new questions about the micro-aggressions high-schoolers experience on a day-to-day basis, it offered a unique portrayal of the twisted psychological motifs that can lead an adolescent to commit a horrible crime. Now thats just sad. Kirsten loved to joke and tell funny jokes to. That part of LPs life is over with I guess. Well based on the movie, Kristen came off as a total snob and bully. I didnt know Kirsten but a friend of mine knew her well, she was a (Bubbly) girl and yes she was (self absorbed) what teen girl isnt. Bernadette was worried about her reputation since she had embarrassed herself, and she couldn't allow things to come out. We all have a breaking point. I know there were problems beteewn she and Nancy Kane, and that other blamed girl. Kirsten was always joking around. Kirstens friends arent either (not one bit). 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. Still wasnt right. She must have really had a low opinion of herself!! Interesting. Her one friend in the group changed, she now fights for womens right. You seem to have the mentality of a child. Was Kirsten and her friends a lot of fun to hang with, and did they party? I do remember she was very insecure and would pick on B clearly an attempt to boost her confidence. So she is a Horrible girl. You want to defend your friend and so you should but once you start calling names and trampling over the comments of others you single yourself out as a bully. I disagree with you. 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. is it really about wealth, splendour etc? I dont know why you are saying nice things about Kristen she was very mean and she said stuff that offended people she stop acting like she was innocent. How many teen girls dont get Smart Aleck, its a normal part of a teens life. So whoever said Kirsten was mean, and was a B I cant picture that, I didnt know her very well either, we all have a mean side, I never seen it in her. Kirsten ran from the car and Bernadette pursued her. She was the (In crowd) Bernadette was desiring to be the incrowd. Why isnt anyone talking about the incompetency of the police here? Kirsten Ill admit she wasnt in favor with stupid acting people and had zero tolerance for them, (as did I). The case was solved in December 1984, and a classmate named Bernadette Protti was arrested. Bernadette is a physchopath and a Killer, and always will be. Bernadette was also plagued by body-image issues. Friends said she was a glowing part of the student body with a warm and welcoming personality. I got cut off before I had a chance to say anything else. I heard Kirsten was self absorbed, but no bully. After killing Kirsten, Bernadette said she returned home, hid the knife and took a walk with her mother and the family dog. Cant blame Kirsten if you werent popular, maybe ask yourself why. Thisb isnt about Columbine, its about the Kirsten Costas case. Ashley English, Women's World Cup of Rugby Team Captain, 2008. So she had money, her family did. Karen I read your comments n I totally agreed with you. She killed once. You are full of it. Parent blaming is so ridiculous in this case but, if any parents are to blame, maybe its bernadettes . She got a short sentence because she was tried as a minor. So glad you think shes nice. One reporter wrote that by the end of the tape, even Berit Costass head was bowed. It wasnt any big deal, or so, we didnt think it was. The Homecoming Court was as popular (if not more) popular than Kirsten. I think she made a pass and got rejected. A popular 15-year-old high school cheerleader described as an "All American girl" was stabbed to death on a neighbor's doorstep, apparently by another teenage girl. You are still getting that she was a bully from the movie where they changed everyones name because they werent doing a real version. Kirsten never gave Bernadette any thought. In the beginning, the investigators had suspected Nancy Kane, a girl that happened to be bullied by Kirsten a lot. As I wrote in another comment to you, 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 hugged people all the time was a ( social butterfly). Kirsten, the apple of the eye, soon began to make waves at school. Never wished Kirstens unfortunate death, she may of been misunderstood, but she never talked to me, neither did Bernadette. Maria Aquinar: What you should know about Sebastian Bach's ex-wife. However, internet sleuths have long been fixated with uncovering Bernadettes latest location, and identity. She had an issue, and if what Kirstens friends say are right about her and being so bold to outspoken maybe she recognized that the girl wasnt wrapped too tight but being young didnt know the term, hence calling her weird. However, she did not deserve to die. Star!! Yes. 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. Esp one 86 girl who thought she was just on top of the world. I dont believe she deserved to die, but she should have received a serious reality check. I cant tell you if every single one of them get together, I know lots do. She may live a Quiet life, but she is still a Killer. As for the girls acting like Hoes if they have PTSD from it maybe they should of thought of the consequences, before they did it. Everyone loved my friends because they were funny and not rich. She claimed she followed in the Pinto only to make sure Kirsten got home safely. As any 15 year old would.even today in 2015. It stayed with me for many years, not as bad as it did, but it did for a long time. Probably chubby ugly girls who were bullied as kids. Probally Berns Relatives saying all that, or, very close friends. 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. It also tends to victimize blonds! I think Bernadettes Youtube is fake now. 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. 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? People, cant we all just get along and respect one anothers opinion? YOU NEED TO LEAVE BERNADETTE TO GOD, AND YOUR NOT HIM. I was a 1985 highschool graduate.i had skipped a grade so my classmates were more mature physically and socially. Youre not looking at that Situation. My friend loved her and said she was one that you couldnt help but love even though she could be cocky. You are a sick minded individual to perpetuate that lie about Kirsten, but I suppose its easier for you and your ilk to criticize a dead teenager because she its not like she can defend herself, is it? The ones no one else liked theres a reason usually. No I would never kill someone from being bullied but I totally understand some people who do. Bernadette is Sick. Several girls in Interviews said they didnt want to be found cause there years at Miramonte wasnt the best. 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. A murderer? There is no justification for murder, and I am not siding with the criminals, but you can push someone so far. 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 16-year-old Luca Gero was a junior at Miramonte High School. Is she really sick, (or is this just something they came up with).? justice was nwot served and the costas have shed tears and felt grief for over 30 years and i think bernadette shouldnt have been given the privelege to go to college, get her high school diploma, have a boyfriend, and then have kids and get married no she should have been locked in a brick cell staring at walls all day so that she could focus on what she did but no she is scott free now to go out and kill again if she wants. That Movie was nothing like the real Kirsten. She is paying for it like they said in her chess pie recipe. Kirsten is forever missed. Both girls attended Miramonte High School in Orinda, California. Teens are teens. People who need to put others down to feel validated are the ones with the mental problems and theres no excuse for that type of behavior the ppl saying that this girl or any girl is ugly they need to get checked maybe they are the real lesbians lol. Even Bernadette was to I bet. So I would say to any bully, we all have our weaknesses, I wouldnt doubt it cause thats how much she is hated in Orinda. She was just into herself more than a being a bully. It sounds like something Berns BFF called Kirsten, that or Virginia Protti, it is someone close to Bern. She also had nice clothes, her problem was with Kirsten, that Kirsten was reaching the top, where Bernadette wanted to reach the top. Bernadette Protti had . Bernadette admired and idolized Kirsten, her schoolmate. To much at stake in the World than to be worrying about something that happened decades ago. The paint was peeling off, and it put a lot of pressure on her sensitive self-esteem as she never imagined living in such a place. 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. The movie did not do justice to Kirstens memory as it seemed to blame the victim rather than the killer. We lived it and lived through it, so its time to move on. Why deliberately refrain from giving examples if she could have been accused of first degree murder? 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. You have no idea what you are talking about with Columbine. Kirsten would of changed to overtime. You call the pic of her double chin better looking? Elaine called the school, and she and her husband brought their daughter to the sheriffs office in nearby Martinez. I never wished for Kirsten to die like she did, that was horrible. So she had a different view of Kirsten, Bern wasnt nice to of murdered. Does it make you feel good to knowingly lie about a dead murdered girl? Rest In Peace Kirsten. Google It, it sure will tell you. I dont buy into the lesbian theory. Naturally, you might be wondering if that is the case here. She didnt make fun of people like that Mats girl claimed, probaly Bernadettes BFF commenting or Virginia or Bernadette herself, truth be told, cause Kirsten wasnt a thing like that Stacy Lockwood in the Movie. We had honor students who were kind of poor, but we loved them, and learned from them. True if no one liked you she didnt either she was nasty to some people. Kirstens friends who said she was nice, well they were all in some (Clique) and stuck together and helped one another out. One day after Kirstens family had left, she was picked up by someone in a Pinto. Bernadette said Kirsten wanted to smoke pot first, a claim that drew cries of disbelief from Kirstens parents and friends. Self Absorbed yes. Yes the guys should of paid for it, but the Judicial System is funny that way, unfortunately the girls paid for it. According to this blog, Bernadette is married and has made a new life for herself. Bryan Callen: divorce story, wife, net worth, latest updates. She called Kirsten names. Did you ever stop and think that Bernadette was a fragile human being? Amen Shelly. We are all different. I certainly dont condone murder under any circumstances even if someone is being bullied but I certainly think it is a terrible thing to actually do a movie that is based on true events without any detail to the accuracy of the characters. Seems like alot of a holes justifying others that are a holes sorry no justification theres no reason to act like an a hole young or old, you treat all ppl with respect and the way you yourself would like to be treated dont need parents or Bible school to learn morality, any person who trust to justify any bad behavior has no morality or class in my opinion, and theres a post somewhere that says girls went along with bullying so they werent the ones being bullied lol, what a sad excuse thats called being a coward and a follower and has nothing to do with popularity depending on what ones warped definition is of popularity its not how a person looks or what they have or how they act but how they are perceived by what they do by inspiring ppl its being admirable and nothing is admirable about acting like trash talking scans that need to put others down to feel better about themselves thats just lowlives that probably pick on the handicaps as well real big of them, thats no one by definition that I popular some ppl must have thier definition all messed up and who says theyre popular anyway them lol Im sure every group thought they were the special ones, but by lowering ones level to picking on other ppl harassing demeaning and taunting them eventually theyre going to come across the wrong ppl who dont take that bs, and Im not justifying murder but it takes more than a bad comment on a pair of boots to push someone to that point, Im sure she didnt share all of the abuse she was subjected to, but I definitely compare scum that target other ppl to feel better about themselves like the leader of the holocaust and if thousands or plausibly millions werent followers of some psycho with an inflated ego than millions of ppl would have never been tortured or murdered all because scum bags like the ones that come up with excuses for bad behavior cant stand up for whats right because theyre pathetic loosers that are too afraid to stand up for whats right and they ate no better those ppl who did nothing and followed hitler were all conspirators and complicit and there are a multitude of cases just like that which is why ppl need to stop with there warped sense of wanting to belong to some misfit group that is the furthered thing from what is popular is really all about. People have been wondering about his wife. I can understand that part. Like I said, Bernadette is shady. Find out more here. If you did your research, you would know that Kirsten didnt bully Bernadette. We dont care how mean she was,:sure you werent so much a Saint yourself at Miramonte. The prosecution failed to prove that Bernadette had premeditated Kirsten's homicide. My god you women are something else. Sorry but the parents are to blame. Bernadette got to all back to, she deserves to be vilified. That dont make her a terrible person cause she hand probaly only a handful she did t like. We get it now, we already got it. Not a plaine jane.get real. Just saw the new Lifetime movie Death of a Cheerleader. There is no justification for murder, and I am not siding with the criminals, but you can push someone so far. She is Crazy obviously, has enough problems and has to deal with murdering Kirsten and that doesnt help. Youre the same one I bet. Bernadettes BFF. Kirstens family and Berns family were both Well off, Bern lived in a Richer part. She may of just wanted to scare Bernadette so she would leave her alone (Bernadette) Bernadette took things way to personal, and, it became Personal.. Joe Kosla hi. Real class comes from decent human beings who have respect for others, and treating others the way that they want to be treated. 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. According to People, Protti attended her funeral just like everyone else in her school. So before you start judging Kirsten, first get facts. I so disagree with some of the posters. Thats how they rolled. I hear Kirsten was a Sweet Adorable girl, and I heard she was a Bully. 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. Calling her a B and saying she dressed nice in an interview. You got kids in all school people try to duck away from and avoid. Hollywood tends to make villains heroes, and innocent people into villains. How is sweet referred to Murder? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I still cant help from thinking that, but largely I think B killed K because K was blocking B from her rise in popularity. 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. You dont know whether or not Kirsten had to go without anything. She got out in 1992. Ms Bunch and McDonald (proving I knew them) were not mean like that just self absorbed. To conclude, it is obvious that Death of a Cheerleader is based on a true event that shocked the small American town. 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. Lifetime manages to dramatically portray yet another vicious crime, so the viewers are left amazed at the depths of human depravity and the darkness of human minds, even if it is a 15-year-old girl. How was Bernadette a fragile human being? The 2nd version of Death of a Cheerleader is more like Kirsten to a degree. You would have to contact her friends personally for any information on who gets together or doesnt, I personally dont know, and even if I did I wouldnt tell it on here and name them off, that is invading Privacy. Kristen was a bitch (sorry, fact), who would roll her eyes at randoms and point and laugh at people. I know this because I was there in the same class of Kirsten and Bernadette. I dont even think she was there when that all went down. She only confessed cause the FBI was cornering her, and she had no where to turn to. The cheerleaders in the class of 86 and 87 were mostly snobs around there. Who are you to tell the judge what to say or do at that time? Kristen had it well deserved in response to someone else, which suggests that you think her cruel murder was justified. I dont think she was, just a teen girl who was like the rest in competition. Its possible they forgave her and moved on. Lets make it a great Memorial for Kirsten. Just some girls on interviews said she was just self absorbed but no bully. PS: If you liked this article, please share it! Doesnt make her a killer, thats being a teenager but dont make it sound like she just said shut up thats unrealistic. It shows what a shallow, loser, she was. It is abundantly clear from your comments that you do not have class and were not raised to treat others with respect, you odiously sanctimonious deluded ignoramus. Missy was more toughish than Kirsten that took no crap. I dont see how Kirsten was worse than any teenage girl. Kirsten understandably didnt appreciate the fact that she was lured out of her house under false pretences, so she left Bernadettes car. GG was the mutual friend of Kirsten and Bernadette, GG doesnt want anything to do with Bernadette again ever. I didnt know her, but had a friend whos Facebook friend did. You may think Bernadette is happy and living life, glad you think so, I would hate to have to always live in fear, of fear of running into someone from my past, or, someone who knows about my past. Even if Kirsten was a Snot, she would of grown out of it long before now. 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? There is no point in making stuff up. Eventually, she ended up confessing to killing Kirsten, saying that she put her down, and made her feel bad, exacerbating Bernadettes inferiority complex. Shut up already and get a life. A few cried. . It sounds like she was only mean one time about her having cheap ski boots. More stood in the narthex, craning to hear the service in memory of the 15-year-old Miramonte High School student, stabbed to death near her Orinda home Saturday night. They were stuck up I didnt hate them, maybe they were misunderstood. It gave me the creeps. I thought Miramonte was a nice place, if you make good decisions myoumwill make it (popular or not). Bernadette then said she wanted to go home and think, and Hilley agreed. 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. She idolized Kirsten and her clique, wanting to be more like Kirsten. Lifetimes Death of a Cheerleader brings the horrific murder of Kirsten Costas, back into the limelight. 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. 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, but also in terms of outdated cultural depictions and social values. She fit it fine and was considered to be popular in her own way. It just became a War between the 2 which one was better, and Kirsten was, and Bernadette wanted to be, and Kirsten was in her way. She picked up Kirsten for dinner as promised, using her parent's car. She asked Hilley if he had ever considered that a sixteen-year-old girl might be more afraid of publicity than of going to prison. No single human being has the effrontery to kill a fellow human being; talk less of a supposed child. Your argument is Sort of pointless, and hypocritical considering that Bernadette did not value TRUE FEELINFS, FREINDSHIPS!!! Paris Mahone did you know Kirsten? Nicolle Devenish Wallace, former White House Communications Director and spokesperson for John McCain for President. First, she never made it to the cheerleading team and did not make it to the yearbook staff. Wish someone who knew facts would tell us about the real events leading up to Kirstens death. Movie portrayed Kirsten as a Snotty girl, when really she was just down to Earth and Vivacious and fun Loving. She lived big. , Your email address will not be published. No right to murder. Known for its lack of crime, and upper-middle-class families, Orinda saw the Costas move from Oakland, starting their lives afresh, there. She let it be known. Yes we all feel that way, but nothing can be done about it, decision has already been made. Berns home on La Espiral was Larger and more Expensive.