Kirsten and Bernadette were both friendly and nice girls. Apart from her socioeconomic conditions, Bernadette also had severe body issues, wherein she thought herself to be unattractive and undesirable. I do believe she called Bernadette weird and threatened to expose her weirdness. 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. "Our community is devastated. You need to get help for that, sweetie. Snobs like Kristen who think they are better than everyone, put others down, and degrade them because of their class status are the reason shootings like Columbine took place. Bernadette was nice to, but she had hidden obsessions. I was raised to treat others with respect. Goofs If Stacy Lockwood's funeral was Catholic, it would be unlikely the priest would wear a green stole and the casket covered in purple. Absolutely not. The real death of a cheerleader story (1985), PS: If you liked this article, please share it! That child was a nightmare to her peers and friends (lets not forget how much she disrespected them every day). Eventually, she ended up confessing to killing Kirsten, saying that she put her down, and made her feel bad, exacerbating Bernadettes inferiority complex. Especially someone who not only blames the murder victim for her brutal murder, but also blames her innocent parents? We lived it and lived through it, so its time to move on. Bernadette was Shady then, shady now. She fit in and was as popular as Kirstens 2 close friends (Diane and Stacy), Bernadette wanted more. And whenever she went to that parking lot to say that she admired Kirsten, thats probably the reason why she said her friend Got weird. I would have gotten weirded out too if my friend addmitted that she thought that I was perfect, pretty, and good at everything. Of course, the story was national news, and considering it is more than three decades later, people are wondering about the convicted culprit. Dont let this Corona Virus stop you? With this Virus, and now George Floyd, ( and the Riotings all over) Im deeply surprised people still are discussing Bernadette Protti on here, and other sites. 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. No excuse for what she did, BTW she was not the poor White trash the Movie deployed her to be, she had a nice home, and was just as well off as Kirstens family, lived on the better side of town. So dont feel Sorry for her. Kirsten was SelfAbsorbed not mean and bullish. We were never the same after that, Miramonte was never the same after that. There were several bullied as I said before. 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? That Movie was nothing like the real Kirsten. She didnt Bully Bernadette, Just was irritated cause she lied to her, and her mom about the Party, and all. Kirsten always showed off her cheers, she was proud. Bernadette had no reason to murder, shes just a cold blooded killer. There have been a couple people in my youth that I thought were extremely mean to me. And not a fuckn psycho. Everybody who knew her just loved her well most everybody. As a result, many students believed that she was responsible for killing Kirsten. Killing is going to far. I isolate now due to the fact women have betrayed me so badly. I saw the film Death of a Cheerleader this January, 2021. : Were you a perfect teen who got along with everyone and never said anything unkind to anyone ever? I can see Kirsten not wanting to be bothered with her. One of the most popular girls attending the Miramonte High School in Orinda, Calif., Costas was envied for her beautiful looks and privileged background. I got cut off before I had a chance to say anything else. Is it difficult to understand why a person might not respect the opinion of someone else who supports a murderer? She cared about people and if she thought she hurt someones feelings she would try and talk to them, we all make mistakes. The degree - whether it's first or second - is irrelevant. Also, Im flattered by the attention you gave me on the blog. Bernadette was obsessed with her, a friend of ours, she thought Bernadette was guiltyall along. Once the police investigation began, she started contemplating suicide. Who knows what was true or not. Shut up already and get a life. The movie, like most movies, is no an accurate account. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/kirstenmarina.costas.9 Check out these sexist stewardess job requirements of the 50s & 60s, The original Rice Krispies treats recipe from 1940 & its delicious history, 100 vintage 1960s supermarkets & old-fashioned grocery stores, Vintage Fostoria glass: 100+ old patterns, colors & styles of the classic American glassware, Why the old Ritz-Carlton Hotel in New York was the very definition of extravagance, See some huge classic 50s station wagons, with fins & rear-facing back seats, Remember these? I heard on here Joanna was bullied bad, so were quite a few others. I think Bernadette was a lesbian thats why she felt she couldnt have Kirsten tell everyone that she fancied her. "I lost for cheerleader and I didnt get the club I wanted and I didnt get (on the) yearbook (staff)," Costas' murderer explained in a taped confession cited by Los Angeles Times. Any more update regarding Bernadette and the family members of both girls? She needed friends, more encouragement from teachers, not teasing and ostracisation. Find out more here. Bernadettes parents also left Orinda, but its unknown if they left the state of California. I know some fragile ppl, and theyd kill themselves before someone else. It also evil and sick. The goth was actually into New Wave music and was not goth people at the school just thought she was weird for dying her hair New Wave because it was such a conservative school. Apparently the owner of the other blogs havent gave up, just busy. But for the most part Kirsten got along with mostly everyone. To bad Kirsten didnt get a chance to grow up and grow out of it. Kirsten loved playing Nancy Drew, she and her friends were crazy, I would tell them, I got to put up with you guys today. This is what can happen when you are a bully. No reason for Murder cause someone is what you arent, or ever will be. No , then its gona be she was mental ill and forgotten forever yes? Karen I believe on that fateful night In The car Bernadette was pushing a friendship was was adamant and persistent about it. No right to Murder a person. Even before I read about the real case, I thought the movie blamed the victim way too much. She didnt have enemies,(that were known), just a fallout with Nancy. 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. Your lack of self awareness is both amusing and perplexing. She isnt outgoing like she use to be, I can see why, she has to watch over her head. Kellie Martin did a masterful job playing the role of an awkward teenage girl desperately yearning for acceptance from the "In" crowd in high school. She kissed the popular girls butt in order to be popular. Lisa Thorner: 5 interesting facts about Damon Wayans' ex-wife. A lot of girls are Conceited, dont mean they deserved to be Murdered. Lot of weirdos on this thread. I cant assimilate anyone on the appearance to defend a so-called bullying. Using friends names there, they altered her friends names for Privacy rights. 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? We should educate our children, our minds and our souls. Snotty people blamed her publicly and without mercy.. shame on them, you know who you are. I just believe Bernadette pushed to hard on Kirsten and it weirded out. Kirsten had a good family, good life, and then this horrendous event took her life. She was Strange to. 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 says this school is so boring, so they start doing things for entertainment. I must further observe that we have a kind of "Alice in Wonderland" situation here. Sounds like her parents Shouldve did some actual parenting and taught her how to have respect for other people. They hung out together, Bernadette couldnt face up Kirsten was more Popular than she was, and better at everything. I was there too. After the attacks start again, Ellie must find the killer before they get to her. It was a tragedy that affected so many lives at that time. And, of course, at her age, the perception made her quite bitter. Knowing you though youll never have the character or the balls to do this and that was the reason you arent in whatever popular grip you killed to try to get into. look that I think only Kellie Martin can make convincing. I saw an interview with one of her classmates who described her as mean. 'White Lines' Celebrates Rave Culture but Is It Based on a True Story? 30 years ago, 15-year-old Costas was lured by a fake invitation for the Bob-O-Links service group dinner. Bernadette protti longed to be popular and she decided to kill an innocent person just because she couldnt have things get way.thats sad. we all need to teach our children to respect the feelings of others. Asking a butt of yourself getting it. She made it sound like this was a drug-related murder, and it wasnt, says Berit Costas. Her house too, apparently had paint peeling off, and was not the type of place she imagined herself to be living in. She was outgoing even as a nurse, but now, I hear she dont really associate with anyone outside of family. Whats worse is how the media played into all of this and have portrayed Kirsten as a girl who deserved this kind of horrific attack, nobody deserves to be tricked, stalked and stabbed in cold blood at 15 out any age. Those boys were wealthy and were far from bullied. I have to agree some, I was there, Kirsten was Cocky at times, no means a Bully just self absorbed. Other people have called saying they have feelings about people who might be the suspect. I just hear she stays mostly to herself and dont see much of former classmates. She may have tried to point the blame towards Nancy and Joanna but it backfired on her, Joanna comes to Reunions, as Bernadette cant cause it will never ever be forgotten. Even if Kirsten was stuck up and a Bully! I am almost certain she and Bernadette had words its Obvious, but Kirsten got in the Car with her, Kirsten didnt have anything against Bernadette, Bernadette took it way to Personal till it became Personal and (fatal). Instead of walking home, she accepted her friends' offer to drive her home. Not when she was bullied and pushed to her limit!! Bernadette had plenty of friends who loved her. I wasnt Popular and Kirsten liked me and was nice to me. But to say Bernadette was a Sweet girl. This girl lives in San Francisco and knows a person who knows someone who knew Kirsten. I dont understand what is wrong with people. Even religion, which is supposed to be about mostly how you treat others. She had her whole life ahead of her, even if she was a smart aleck she would of grown out of it long before now. Does it make you feel good to knowingly lie about a dead murdered girl? Youre no better than Bernadette haters as well. Thank God Im out of high school now and dont have to deal with all that social crap. 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. That still wasnt Kirstens fault. No one owes anyone a thing. Maybe LP doesnt want to be the Life of the party. When Kelly rebuffs Bridgets advances of friendship, it humiliates the latter and sends her into a jealousy-fueled rage, which ultimately results in Kellys murder. Completely agree with you Midwest Jimmy. Kirsten had a good heart though. 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 tried her best to forge a friendship under false pretenses and you Justify her actions, you must either be Bernadette or her sister, or a close friend or Relative. Not true, I have heard from people at Miramonte in the class of 1986 saying that they dont want to be found right now due to their experience at Miramonte was not good at all. PS: If you liked this article, please share it! Now the new version of the movie was making Bernadette innocent, when Kirsten was innocent herself. Poor bernadette seemed very vulnerable and in need of help. I think you take things way to personal like Bernadette did, I believe MissKiwi Bernadette took things so serious that it became serious and a fatal obsession. Couldnt get the smell out of car for weeks. 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. Elaine, who was studying the Bible, set her kitchen timer and resumed reading. Death of a Cheerleader is a 2019 Lifetime Made-for-TV Movie. She was convicted in 1985 and sentenced to nine years, on a charge of second-degree murder. One version is that she was so good and bullied and another that she is a monster prepare to kill just like that? Bernadette and Kirsten were friends supposedly. Bernadette was to in a (round about way) She wasnt as popular as Kirsten, she desired to have the things Kirsten had. Her parents poor,.. yes, but spent money on that. Bernadette Protti is believed to have changed her name, gotten married (causing her last name to change again), and became a nurse and medical journal author in suburban Dallas (Grapevine TX). 99.7 percent of teen girls are Smart alecks. The ones no one else liked theres a reason usually. Bernadette then said she wanted to go home and think, and Hilley agreed. She sought refuge at her friends' house, Alex and Mary Jane Arnold. Kirsten was more popular she was up there high She had it all, and some were jealous of her popularity. Bernadette Protti is an American of Italian descent, born on September 20, 1968. Eventually, the FBI pinned the murder on Bernadette Protti, who was found guilty of second-degree murder and sentenced to nine years in prison. According to this blog, Bernadette is married and has made a new life for herself. So you say she was a bully, well prove it. They were mutually aquatinted. She had a sort of ombre style in fact which was kind of weird in the 80s, but cutting edge. Luca's friend and the man got out but, despite firefighters' best efforts, Luca didn't. Vanessa I agree I knew both girls. A popular 15-year-old girl who was stabbed to death on a neighbors doorstep may have been the victim of another teen-age girl, police said. Was Kirsten and her friends a lot of fun to hang with, and did they party? AKA Berns BFF named used in movie. No one have to take the greatest gift God gives,LIFE. She was good at that. As for Bernadette, dont you think she paid for it, she cant show her face in fear of someone bringing up her past, it will always be there forever, so she got caught, and got hers I case you think she didnt. People in Orinda arent worried about this so much anymore, for all over the World were in times of need and Sorrow. She is no longer in jail today and is leading her private life. Stuck up she was, no Bully. Plenty of facts support that view. How is that possible. If the ones acting like Hoes were demonized while everyone lived happily ever after, why were they demonized. If you want to know what is wrong with her get on her YouTube channel where she makes pies. She wasnt into that game. This Mats person you sound just like what Bernies BFF said about Kirsten exactly. Firstly, Bernadette is an insentient and abhorrent human being. Karen, keep repeating the same Comment over and Everyone loved my friends because they were funny and not rich. And so I find myself wondering what we have accomplished here. Bernadette was homely; Kirsten was pretty. They dont even bother to investigate her alibi to see if she was telling the truth? Think of what youre sayingfragile ppl dont turn to homicide. Her sister at the bank dont discuss Bernadette, or discloses her whereabouts, she just says Bernadette dont wish to be located by former classmates, friends or co workers, she has a very private life now and wants to be left alone. No there were several girls bullied, but Bernadette wasnt one. Its in a teen girls blood to be Caddy and mean its just normal, but that dont give anyone the right to take someone elses life. I dont even think she was there when that all went down. According to a court report dating back to 1985, these were some of the traits her cold-hearted . On December 11, nearly every girl attending Miramonte, even those with the flu, showed up. She was warm, she was engaging, she was dynamic. Now, instead of celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday, the young fire victim's family is in mourning. She was mercilessly cruel to anyone who was nothing like her although death in my opinion was far too good for her or any other bully. It would appear that kirsten marina costas was a spoilt rich kid who never had to go without any luxuries at all. >> Whoever wrote this article is not being honest All of the pictures featured here are photos taken from newspapers, not the authors private collection. She lured Kirsten out of her house under false pretences to the non existent sorority dinner and then drove Kirsten to an empty car-park at night. Most people would find that bizarre and off-putting and would certainly not deserve to be killed over it. Never wished Kirstens unfortunate death, she may of been misunderstood, but she never talked to me, neither did Bernadette. Bernadette killed Kirsten out of Jealousy, not Bullying. Rest In Peace Kirsten. It shows what a shallow, loser, she was. Not saying she was an Angel, Im sure she said something to hurt Someones feelings, who hasnt! I didnt get into the club I wanted to. Required fields are marked *. However, Protti followed their car stabbing Costas five times just as she was about to reach her doorstep. Guys can be, girls are Worse. Amen Shelly. I think NOT! She is in her 50s currently, and it seems like she has gotten a fresh start at life. You will think positive then allow being moved by what ppl say or do. She was Popular, and, she was also nice at times, she just was Stuck on herself. But this is just my opinion, dont come after me :/. She always loved Cheerleading. Its patent that Bernadette had built-up animosity towards Kristen. Blaming Kirstens parents for her death is the epitome of classlessness and disrespect. 16-year-old Luca Gero was a junior at Miramonte High School. The bullying, the lies, the jealousy and competition is so toxic and they will murder your soul. Dont matter if the girl bullied her. Also Bernadette wasnt bullied or singled out, thats BS. Kirsten had exotic features from her full volumes curly locks to her tan skinnot to mention her eyes were also sky blue. This whole story is just disgusting. She was not some vulnerable lost soul who was bullied mercilessly. "She was beautiful inside and out, with an amazing personality that will live on forever," said one classmate. But to portray her as a Mean girl teen is off limits to the real Kirsten. The sad thing is that adults act the same way. Im disgusted. To them maybe. Firstly, Bernadette failed to get in the coveted cheerleading team, and secondly, she did not make it to the yearbook staff. When the time was up, Elaine Protti read her daughters confession. I bet when you were 15 Sarah you were mouthy to, like Kirsten and all teens. Kirsten was, and classmates mostly said she was a free fun spirit with a big heart and love for life. Caskets cannot be covered with a flag of the deceased's nationality while in the church. There were a lot of girls at Miramonte they didnt like or fit in, they ran them all out, not just Nancy, she wasnt alone, neither was Joanna, but they act like they were the only victims there. If shed been bullied by Kirsten, seems like shed have told it in detail. We all have a breaking point. Bernadette made a horrible decision by ending a girls life, if she left her alone, B wouldnt be in the mess she got herself in, she kept pushing for her friendship. 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. No one is killed without a reason. The full length picture of Kirsten with her hair tied back is so cute. The following morning, a cold, blustery day, Bernadette gave her mother a letter and asked her not to open it for half an hour. You call the pic of her double chin better looking? We dont care how mean she was,:sure you werent so much a Saint yourself at Miramonte. 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. 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. Yes, the movie showed Kirstan being extremely mean. I wouldnt have either. But I do know that two families had to move out of town because the girls wore all black and kept to them selves.. Kirsten was Snooty as well, so were the Stacys and the other Kirstens that ran with them. They werent socially accepted on account of the choices they made.. Berns BFF chose to support her( that set her apart) In Orinda if you act like a Bad A.. you wont be accepted. She didnt want to be bothered with her either. So bullies need to die. Rubbish. Not saying Kirsten and Missy were Saints, but we all Bully and been Bullied. The only freak in this tragic story is Bernadette. Kirsten was adorable. What happened to a lot of those girls fro Kirstens group? No, it is about love, people. Kirsten and Bernadette were both well off. Kirsten probaly spotted she wasnt all there and was going to out her on it. Aside from her family conditions, Bernadette Protti had other underlying problems. She doesnt even want any former BFFs knowing her location anymore. Its about time on other sites told all about Kirsten and how much fun loving she was. You cant try a 15yr old as an adult now. Was Kirsten a smart aleck , dont know but tell me a teen girl who isnt! I know a person who knew her, she was a snob, so to speak, but she didnt deserve to die. Catholic priests normally wear a violet, black or white stole during a funeral mass. I dont understand why Kirsten Costas was portrayed as a pretty girl or how she even was some one to be jealous of. She and D were always cracking jokes and having fun. so dont mock, offer to help thus build bridges. Killing is still not an excuse but Id have to say the real losers out of this situation are Bernadettes parents. She is what people who know psychology well, especially Criminal Psychology, a Sociopath! Bernadette is hiding out, dont know about the depression, but she is in hiding and dont want her location exposed now, not sure if she is married anymore, but shes not working, she is somewhere out of State close to a family member. I had just got out of high school at that time from north of the bay area Yet it hit us all so close to home the horror of it seemed to change everything in a way all those years ago What brought me here is my own grief at the unsolved stabbing murder of my girlfriend And she resembled Kirsten in appearance and likely even more in personality I pray for Kirstens soul and her family What they have gone through the last 37 years the neverending nightmare it is literally Room 101 Something torn out of you removed an amputee Tortured by the phantom limb You can feel where it was what it was like to have it remember it but its gone. I was fortunate to be surrounded by guys who were my best friends from 3rd grade and were very popular. 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. She was jealous of Kirsten and wanted to be everything Kirsten was, but could nt so she killed her. Also McDonald I heard of her on these sites. 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. Im sure today Ms. Stuff, D and Beauty and the Beast could still be the life of the Party if they wanted to be. The evidence supports nothing more than the finding of murder in the second degree. She also had nice clothes, her problem was with Kirsten, that Kirsten was reaching the top, where Bernadette wanted to reach the top. Being disgusted with the the murderers nonchalant behaviour after her brutal crime? Jealousy is an ugly thingmuch like bernadette. She wont be going back to Orinda its highly likely she wont. Being disgusted that the murderer allowed two innocent girls to be accused of the murder? So this murderer just gets off free after 8 years and gets to live her life because (somebody picked on her)????? What is horrible is how pathetic Bernadette was to begin with. The 2 blamed girls were Victims, so how dare you! None of those Orinda kids are even around from that time frame, as some of them are dead. 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. I never seen her bully. Like I said, Bernadette is shady. Her one friend in the group changed, she now fights for womens right. The case is ancient history so why is it constantly being rehashed over and over. It was to Personal. If not, I doubt she worries about the past. With all this Corona Virus going around, none of that matters, it was 36 years ago, maybe LP or whoever moved on with her life. people arent to worried about this case any longer. 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. IN REALITY, Kristen was, at worst, sometimes catty to Bernadette. Unfortunately, she was pronounced dead on Saturday, June 23, 1984, as one of the stab wounds had bisected the heart's major artery. She watched 2 girls take the blame and did absolutely nothing about it. While not saying that her daughter had never tried marijuana, Berit insisted that Kirsten did not have her own supply. Several spectators at the trial were moved by the ninety-minute confession. Kirsten would of changed to overtime. Cause Bern for weeks went on and on about Kirsten to where her friends kept getting tired of hearing it.
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