Knowing that the Protti family is no longer poor, I hope they didnt benefit financially from this film! 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. Of course its done and over with, and people arent forgiving and never let you forget anything you did, she made a enormous mistake, that cant change, but she does regret it and as for her and the Costas family making Peace, cant even tell you how much truth is in that, but Im sure she reached out and owned her part, but nothing she can do to change what the outcome cost them. To much pressure is put on us, but we dont murder because of it. Theres other Measures to take other than Murder. Please explain how Bernadette was pushed to the brink? Were not sympathizing with you, (grow up and get over it) Theyre not going to beg you to come, and if you dont want to be found cause your life was miserable, were not really interested in finding you and apologizing. She was jealous of Kirsten and wanted to be everything Kirsten was, but could nt so she killed her. She only confessed cause the FBI was cornering her, and she had no where to turn to. No in the documentary where the new wave girl was actually interviewed, she ACTUALLY said I want you dead and to see your blood drip Her own words in the interview on true crime via Amazon Prime she said those EXACT words. She may of been Stuck up most Cheerleaders are, but she was no where near a Bully or made fun of people. It gave me the creeps. Ms Bunch and McDonald (proving I knew them) were not mean like that just self absorbed. She wasnt the Lonely girl with one friend, had Plenty of friends, was about as Popular as Kirsten was, just didnt see it. She was warm, she was engaging, she was dynamic. My kid knows better than to bully others. Donnah Winger murder case: What happened to convict Mark Winger? We all make remarks to people as teens even the best of people, were not perfect, but no right to Murder and it dont Justify Murder. Kellie Martin played the role masterfully. Joy, why dont you stick to writing under one name instead of creating different aliases? As for LF aka LP she just disappeared off the map somehow. Berns home on La Espiral was Larger and more Expensive. 5 Horrific Murders (and the TV Movies made from them) The movie really leaned toward Bernadette being seen by Kirsten and others as less of a person. She looked like a nice person that had a good life ahead of her. people arent to worried about this case any longer. She and D were always cracking jokes and having fun. 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 have been wondering about his wife. Most Cheerleaders are friendly, but kind of Stuck up as well, and picky about thier friends. And you dont give a fuck cause you are popular? She had a Childhood friend who was Popular, wonder she didnt go after her, and kill her, like Karen Severson. We get it now, we already got it. Some still get together. What are you going to tell the press? was the first question she asked during the confession, followed by another: Do I go to juvenile hall or do I go back to Miramonte? Her fears of Miramonte were greater. If we had to kill all 15:year olds who were Smart Aleck then we wouldnt have none making it to Graduation or getting their Drivers License. No one wanted an absence to be confused with an arrest. Mats Above a girl is dead, as a result from the girl who had a Sweet Melancholy. Really? Seeing this, Alex offered to drive Kirsten home. There was one that wrote in the1986 alumni that she wasnt desiring to be found cause the 4 years at Miramonte wasnt the best for her. I hear Kirsten was Beautiful inside and out. I believe Kirsten was going to out her for being weird and tell her weird conversation to her friends and put her at risk to be the butt of jokes. What's The True Story Behind Lifetime's Remake Of 'Death Of A Me! You get on here and write comments all day long, repeating yourself over and over and over again. 30 years ago, 15-year-old Costas was lured by a fake invitation for the Bob-O-Links service group dinner. 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. 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. you werent there so shut up I agree with Karen Karen get your pretty face back on here Is this the same Karen I grew up with?. Sarah Dugdale was cast as the victim, Nina Miller. San Francisco Examiner newspaper headline from June 25, 1984. I believe she made a clumsy pass at Kirsten, or said something weird, and Kirsten got all freaked. You the one who told about the girls ran out of Miramonte as well. She must have really had a low opinion of herself!! Not when she was bullied and pushed to her limit!! You are lying. To a degree Bernadette struggled harder than most of her friends, she wasnt as Popular as they were and was a little of an Outcast, but Tolerated. It was a fictional depiction loosely based on Kirsten and Bernadette. Another DJ initials it was said she was bullied relentlessly as well. Bernadette was and most likely still is a highly disturbed individual. It also tends to victimize blonds! Theyre not up with Morbid fascinations due to all the stuff that is going on Worldwide today. first of all, the judge had to be stupid to find it second degree murder and it doesnt matter if she didnt plan to kill kirsten. No right to Murder a person. Bernadette went to private grade school called St. Perpetuas in Lafayette Ca. 'Death of a Cheerleader' follows the story of two girls in Hollybrook High, in the fictional town of Colina, California. What about its about time, the one who knew Kirsten? Or someone who stares at you constantly, you got a problem doing that. Her parents poor,.. yes, but spent money on that. Most people would find that bizarre and off-putting and would certainly not deserve to be killed over it. It was a tragedy that affected so many lives at that time. Read the article, read more on the actual case, stop judging real people based on a low-budget lifetime movie. Why deliberately refrain from giving examples if she could have been accused of first degree murder? ?lol go guys and do some research..the real Bernadette was very beautiful,(but poor) while the real Kristen was very average (but rich)Kristen well deserved her fate,all the bullies making others life miserableno sympathy from me at all. Students at Miramonte High School in Orinda, whose social acceptance Bernadette Protti craved, said yesterday she should be kept in prison for a long time. She is what people who know psychology well, especially Criminal Psychology, a Sociopath! Her fellow students said she was a huge part of the school and will be sorely missed. Bet you didnt walk on Water yourself as a teen, bet you were smart Aleck, most teen girls are, and they grow out of it, dont give them the right to be killed. Otherwise, her new identity would have surfaced as well. 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. She supposedly suffers from depression. A few cried. Are you bullied in school? For murder! Bernadette protti longed to be popular and she decided to kill an innocent person just because she couldnt have things get way.thats sad. 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 . She watched 2 girls take the blame and did absolutely nothing about it. Can you give examples of Kirsten bullying Bernadette? I want popular, but had friends who were, I didnt sulk about it, I did sports, not clubs or cheerleading. But how did it come to this? She was friends with my sister, came around our house a few times. Karen I read your comments n I totally agreed with you. Kirstens friends arent either (not one bit). Did you know Bernadettes bff? Just saw the new Lifetime movie Death of a Cheerleader. It weirded Kirsten out. Kirsten was angry for her lying to get her out under false pretenses, and she knew something was off. A lot of murder cases they get s light sentence or aquitted, but they also get harassed by the public and media so they dont get off all the way, the media torments them. Her mother drove her to the sheriff's office, where she made a full confession. This is when the case went to the FBI. To much detailed stuff if you ask me. I heard on here Joanna was bullied bad, so were quite a few others. I feel sorry for Bernadette. It was a strange time growing up around religious freaks. After killing Kirsten, Bernadette said she returned home, hid the knife and took a walk with her mother and the family dog. Kirsten was a hugging person and went around joking, she would tease all of us, it was harmless. I think its time to move forward and put this whole horrible deal behind you cause life is way to short. Kirsten was the real life of the Party! Stacey (Tori Lockwood) played Kirsten Costas, while Angie (Kellie Martin) played Bernadette Protti. Kirsten from my Understanding was Self Absorbed and a Snob, but not a Bully. Reports suggest that Bernadette was sent to the Youth Authoritys Ventura School, and according to the CYA (California Youth Authority), she earned her high school diploma with a 4.0 average. Bernadette, the youngest of six children, grew up in a hard-working family, but she was not happy and content with how things were. In more conservative societes in the world(its not USA) the educators and family see these things in the early stages and try to prevent them. She as I said, didnt want to be bothered with stupid acting people. / CBS San Francisco. I watched the movie again (both versions) and I have to agree with Miss Kiwi. From a standpoint Kirsten was Adorable and fun person. I live in LA and know people on the Bay Area that know all about the case, and know people who knew Kirsten, and they say the Movie was offbeatfar from Kirstens Personality. As for the girls who got blamed, so sorry if your lives were miserable at the time, but remember Bernadette was scared herself and did t know what to do, she didnt aim for all that to come down. For you to even fix your fingers to type a reference that this was some sort of fault of the victims speaks volumes about you as a person. Maybe she did say some things that you didnt like, but for real! Hostile people do. But it is a very old case and Bernadette is no where to be found,(or cares to be)by other than family. Yes. No one deserves to be murdered. Bernadette Protti | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers Rest In Peace Kirsten. Embarrassed, Angela moves her mother's arm and storms off to collect her bag. I even was smart alecky as a teen, its just something that takes over your mind and body. There is no justification for murder, and I am not siding with the criminals, but you can push someone so far. Kirsten was almost identical to that, no like Tori Spelling. We all as teens said something smart to someone or hurt someones feelings. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Your lack of self awareness is both amusing and perplexing. I suffer from PTSD. Now, Lifetime also has a habit of making ripped from the headlines movies, that is, films based on sensational real-life stories. Things were never the same after all that, it was a horrible experience, one good friend was dead and another friend was her killer, it was to much for us to take in and swallow. Bernadette said Kirsten wanted to smoke pot first, a claim that drew cries of disbelief from Kirstens parents and friends. She wasnt a fan of stupidity or annoyance, or someone rubbed her the wrong way, she let them know. This is what can happen when you are a bully. Im sure at Reunions they are. Nancy was Sweet, she just took things the wrong way. There is absolutely no justifying what she did and if you feel justifiedthen at the core, you are the problem, not the pretty, popular girl. Be the first to get hottest news from our Editor-in-Chief, Check your email and confirm your subscription. I would rather die., Asked what Kirsten had done to make her angry, Bernadette said: I have a lot of inferiority feelings and I really have bad feelings about myself. She was released the following year. Check your inbox to be the first to know the hottest news. Karen, its true, Bernadette was obsessed with Kirsten . It was all over popularity, and fitting in. I seen a few of them out and about. They also laughed at you in the halls when you passed them, Bernadette to and Kirsten, I wasnt in the (wonderful in crowd) so I didnt fit in their world. A 16-year-old girl was convicted Wednesday of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a classmate she feared was about to tell schoolmates that she was "weird.". Newspaper headlines from the real-life Death of a Cheerleader story My friend was a friend of hers. Kirsten from what I heard was arrogant and self absorbed, but no bully, just a typical teen girl who didnt deserve to die even if she was a bully. But I do know that two families had to move out of town because the girls wore all black and kept to them selves.. Shame on you. It was only a matter of time before she d get caught so she came forth. Orinda was not Beverly Hills. We all moved on, every time we rehash this, it just brings up the past to that very day. READ MORE: The real death of a cheerleader story (1985). If Bernadette killed Kirsten because she was bullied by her, why didnt she give examples at her trial, which would have strengthened her case? The reason why Bernadette killed Kirsten is because Kirsten didnt appreciated the fact that she was lured out of her house under the pretence of a Bobbies sorority initiation dinner by someone she wasnt friends or even acquaintances with. Yes, I have seen the movie. 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. She and her BFF were both Odd. And yes Bernadette has enough problems, and theres Virus out there Worldwide that is killing people all over, and Rioters rioting in streets keeping the Virus alive, that is what the World needs to focus on today. However, this endeavor was met with several failures. I wouldnt doubt it cause thats how much she is hated in Orinda. Read the facts of the case instead of perpetuating lies that Kirsten pushed Bernadette or that she bullied Bernadette. I had to deal with people like Kirsten in high school. Im sure she dont really like Bernadette, and she wouldnt go out to dinner with her, or have her over for dinner or go places with her, and welcome her with open arms. Im not saying that she should have been killed, but sometimes bad behavior has a terrible outcome which is why we all need to teach our children to respect the feelings of others. I saw an interview with one of her classmates who described her as mean. Kirsten went to strangers, wanting to be dropped off home. We are no longer in the 80 s and never will be again. The guys did reject her, and that insensed her inferiorityand self esteem. Society in the richest places raise their children to be obnoxious and unbearable little freaks. If she would of left her alone, Kirsten wouldnt of ever bothered her, those TV movies Kirsten wasnt nothing like Tori Spelling, in the 2nd movie a little maybe she was like that girl, but more funnier. She needed friends, more encouragement from teachers, not teasing and ostracisation. Most teen girls are smart alecky and mean. Although Bernadette had been questioned and cleared via a polygraph test, a private detective hired by the Costas found discrepancies in her alibi. Honestly teens do deserve another chance at something eventually. You can also get our free newsletter, follow us on Facebook & Pinterest. She probably just released her anger towards her so she could move on. I think Bernadettes Youtube is fake now. That already happened. Im not arguing with and dont mean to appear hostile and wouldnt have bothered replying until I read that you are suggesting that you all (which I suppose includes me) sound like the people you are gossiping about. Same for Bernadette, but she had to make this choice that will change her life. I was a year behind those girls, Bernadette was mean to me, she was stuck up also. Your email address will not be published. Yes the guys should of paid for it, but the Judicial System is funny that way, unfortunately the girls paid for it. Her house too, apparently had paint peeling off, and was not the type of place she imagined herself to be living in. Four deputies working full-time, and two more working part-time, have followed 800 separate leads without finding a clue in the murder of Kirsten Costas, the Orinda high school sophomore slain June 23. Protti set up a trap to lure Costas into spending more time with her. 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. Its not about them, its all about Kirsten who,was,robbed of her life, and robbed from her family. I always noticed Bernadette would give Kirsten stares and mean looks at times. So yes it sucks to be bullied, but that is no excuse for any kind of physical action. See how the most famous actresses of the 50s & 60s used Lustre-Creme shampoo, Gene Wilder talks writing & acting, movies & stardom, and working with Mel Brooks, See amazing pictures of elegant old Pasadena, California, from the days before cars, Vintage Tupperware: See 100+ retro plastic container styles, from the 50s to the 80s, How do you use a rotary phone? Berit and Bob Costas live in Hawaii. Oh Im sure they so love having thier names and business displayed for the World to see. But first, let us briefly tell you what its about. We didnt want to associate with them, cause we didnt want to get in trouble We got good grades and did what we were suppose to, our way of (having fun) and Choices were different than theirs. Its a circle, says another. That girl on Deadly Women who portrayed Kirsten was almost perfect, watch Landscape Suicide and they show a girl portraying Kirsten talking on the phone and laughing listening to Music, that is the closest to Kirsten Costas that can be described the best. I am 59 years old and I remember it like it was yesterday. So classy and dead on. Thats different, and usually those were the ones that were irritating and annoying. Bernadette was not a nice girl, if she was then shed never of killed Kirsten, shed left her alone and went on. A cheerleader was found dead, and with the investigators having little to go on, they brought in the FBI, who made some astounding revelations. Now, instead of celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday, the young fire victim's family is in mourning. They made that clear and so did she Every single day. 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. No reason for Murder cause someone is what you arent, or ever will be. 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. It could have been antisocial Goth girl Monica, it could've been angst-ridden Jill--or maybe it was the plain girl nobod Who could have stabbed popular, beautiful cheerleader Stacy to death? The day after a deadly house fire killed a 16-year-old girl at her home in Orinda, friends and family on Monday were remembering her as a vivacious young woman who could light up a room. If she does go back there its only to see her family who is still there, and she wont leave The Whole time shes there or contact a soul. As a result, many students believed that she was responsible for killing Kirsten. She would of grown out of that. You need to get help for that, sweetie. Obviously we didnt know B was the killer. Meet the 2020-2021 Class Officers - The Mirador 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. Smoking and cussing that is mostly the ones that were disliked. She never meant harm, as for Bernadette, Kirsten sometimes teased her, and she would be nice to her to, she just was angry for being lured out under false pretense to attend a so called party, and when Bernadette told her feeling about Kirsten, it freaked her out, she spotted something immediately, and she was right. I isolate now due to the fact women have betrayed me so badly. Today, she has a career, is married and has children. On December 11, nearly every girl attending Miramonte, even those with the flu, showed up. That Dee if it is who I think she was always in trouble and never listened. They were mutually aquatinted. An example that shows that Bernadette didnt have respect for Kirstens family and shows how detached Bernadette was from killing Kirsten was that she appeared to have no inhibitions about attending Kirstens funeral. People like you expect the world to owe you something. If Bernadette had considered Kirstens familys feelings at all, she wouldnt have stolen Kirsten from them by brutally murdering her. Ruelas' death stunned Miramonte students, teachers and parents. Kirsten would of changed to overtime. Thats my belief. I wasnt there, but it sounded like she was holding her till she agreed to be friends on her terms, (Bernadettes). Missy didnt start fights just stood her ground. I was shy, empathetic and depressed. The fire happened early Sunday morning at a home on the 500 block of Moraga Way in Orinda. they all were, taking a life is unacceptable and inexcusable. Theres no excuse for murder. I think Bernadette went about it in the wrong way. Another blog claims that Bernadette is a nurse and medical writer, well known for writing for a publicized scientific journal. No matter if she was cocky or snobby; irrelevant. 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. The 2nd version of Death of a Cheerleader is more like Kirsten to a degree. Bernadette will never escape her Image of what people have of her, no matter how Nice she becomes. If someone from Orinda ran into her, especially one of Kirstens friends, they would probably spit at her. They were weird and odd mostly, I didnt like them myself. It was like she was obsessed with her, which she probably was. If you liked this article, please share it! The calls have come from all over, Lt. James Robinson said. People are going by that. Thanks for visiting and for supporting a small business! We dont see the others, dont mix with their lives, not care for them, stay away or just say Its better that something happens to others, not me, but we dont get the message to be just more polite. Think of what youre sayingfragile ppl dont turn to homicide. 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. Therefore, it was hard for the Prottis to afford the lifestyle that Bernadette desired. I mean, we dont have a lot of money and we cant afford a lot of nice ski stuff and I just had this really crummy pair of skis and some boots, but, you know, I was having fun anyway. I got cut off before I had a chance to say anything else. Bernadette rang Kirstens mother to invite Kirsten to a non existent sorority dinner. So there actually is no first degree evidence that is solid and beyond a reasonable doubt. This is Berns BFF or her Sister or Bern herself, no one else would go to such extend to call a dead girl names. I do believe she was real nice to those she did like and her friends. It was to Personal. I dont believe Kirsten was a Bully. Finally, as an aside, I think some people need to learn the difference between fiction and reality. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. She hugged people all the time was a ( social butterfly). Ive been suicidal just from being bullied. I been bullied to. On the afternoon of the third day of the trial, Judge Edward Merill found Bernadette Protti guilty of second-degree murder. Dont matter if those 2 were mean and Bullies, no right to murder them, that went to far. 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.