Rupaul All teen gals are (snotty) for the most part, but grow out of it. She apparently moved again and left the medical field, probably because her real name and location was outed by amateur internet detectives. That Bullying was a Copout. Now that you know, have fun looking around! Today, she has a career, is married and has children. Caskets cannot be covered with a flag of the deceased's nationality while in the church. The person I knew didnt hate Kirsten, she just thought she was Snooty or Misunderstood. She is no longer in jail today and is leading her private life. She just acted Odd a lot. The guys did reject her, and that insensed her inferiorityand self esteem. Girls in Jr high and high School can be Brutal. Alex offered to drop Kirsten home, as the Pinto followed. Or do you mean that you think she was a fragile human being before she brutally murdered Kirsten? She runs a Facebook and Twitter account under the same name. However, Protti followed their car stabbing Costas five times just as she was about to reach her doorstep. Bridget is a shy outsider, who wants to be popular and beautiful. The case is ancient history so why is it constantly being rehashed over and over. You have those girls in all schools, you just go on and leave them be, and hang with your own friends. First, an assumedly innocent girl murdering her schoolmate got people by surprise. Why cant people leave this case alone. They were all fun gals to be around. Others are not so lucky. 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. Everyone was shocked when a sixteen-year-old girl was convicted of second-degree murder in the stabbing of a classmate. Kirsten Costas, a 15-year-old teen living in the small suburban California town of Orinda, was stabbed to death by her classmate Bernadette Protti, then also 15, on June 23, 1984. Stuck up she was, no Bully. Bunch of fg liars. Normal teenagers they like I said, were crazy so to speak, and meant no harm towards Nancy and them, just harmless teasing, they were crazy like that. Where are you getting she had no friends and was bullied. Bullies should get their a** whooped not killed just because they dont want to be friends with someone. Now that you know, have fun looking around! Pre-meditation seems sensible between the clothes and the knife. That Movie was nothing like the real Kirsten. If it was national news, I missed it. IN REALITY, Kristen was, at worst, sometimes catty to Bernadette. Its sad, but when all is said and done its not worth it. She and D were always cracking jokes and having fun. Thats so hot, the girl says, and heads home. Ashley English, Women's World Cup of Rugby Team Captain, 2008. 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. Like Missy Availa saying she was roughish and wild and Loose, didnt give Karen Severson and Laura Doyle any right to murder her either. Sydnee Goodman bio: nationality, married, IGN, latest updates. WOW MIRANDA, IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU MIGHT HAVE A TRIGGER TOO. I dont know what to do. We need an Memorial Page set up for Kirsten. Reflecting on her public humiliation, Angela has a heart to heart talk with her sister about her wanting to be someone else. Google it and Season 1 thru 3 Lindsey is on there. 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. One got drunk at a Party you told about on here, and the others who were not Noticed and the 2 blamed. She was not some vulnerable lost soul who was bullied mercilessly. I didnt really know her, just who she was, same for Bernadette. 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. No right to murder. You know whats really sad? I was informed Kirsten was highly popularand a Cheerleader and cheerful, even if she was a bully no right for her to be savagely Murdered. Well youre bullying Kirsten( as Karen said) a dead girl who cant defend herself, that you know nothing about That movie was one sided. Her attacker was Bernadette Protti; both girls were 15 . Same for Bernadette, but she had to make this choice that will change her life. You need to get help for that, sweetie. She idolized Kirsten and her clique, wanting to be more like Kirsten. Bern was more well off than a lot of people in the Neighborhood she grew up in. Same for Karen Severson and Laura Doyle theyre cold blooded killers to, Missy was Kirstens age, this happened not long after Kirsten was Murdered. I hear her husband knew all along about her. No there were several girls bullied, but Bernadette wasnt one. Read the facts of the case instead of perpetuating lies that Kirsten pushed Bernadette or that she bullied Bernadette. She was then driven to an empty car- park at night and was justifiably angry with Bernadette over it. And in the movie, the big butcher knife sat between the 2 girls in the car. Changing your name does not change your being, by the way. 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. Bernadette isnt coming anyway, she is not well anymore. Kirsten has nothing to do with thier problems at Miramonte or any of her friends had anything to do with it, so where is it youre all getting Kirsten and her friends ran these girls out. I never imagined she would literally kill Kirsten, cause Bernadette was so quiet and her demeanor said nothing about her being a killer at all. Sometimes she could come off the wrong way, but if someone rubbed her the wrong way, she would let them know. I didnt know Kirsten very well. Kirsten didnt like people who acted (Dumb) or got into trouble and cause trouble. The Costas family is no longer mad and moved on so why cant you? One was transferred there because of problems with boys. Im sorry but I disagree. It couldve been anyone, but kristen was the last one to get into the bobbies so she stood out. You knew Kirsten. We get it now, we already got it. In 1984, California's Miramonte High School cheerleader and all-around popular teen, Kirsten Costas, was murdered by her classmate Bernadette Protti, who was not only jealous of Kirsten's high-profile life but bitter and resentful that she took did not get picked for cheerleading or the yearbook committee. In PEOPLE, the article stated that Bernadette feared hurting her family by leaving them behind: If I kill myself, I will hurt people even more (my family). [13 May 1985, Arthur Lubow] I think its also safe to assume that her Catholic faith played a part in her decision. The Petaluma Argus-Courier Tuesday, June 26, 1984, San Francisco Examiner Thursday, June 28, 1984, San Francisco Examiner Friday, June 29, 1984. 86ers you want to forgive thats up to you, it would be nice if something could be worked out and you all could go back to the wya things were and not are. She was happy go lucky mostly, she only had a couple (she didnt like), we all have someone we do t get long with. Your email address will not be published. Bernadette was sentenced to nine years (maximum) for second-degree murder on April 1, 1985. Landscape Suicide 1986 is the closest after Bernadettes interview with the Police it shows it. Even a Mother of one of her friends said, Kirsten was like a Puppy and hugged people,,not exclusive and liked everyone. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Anonymous, Kirsten had a bigger heart than people knew about. She is a Sociopath. The Lifetime movie serves as a dramatic retelling, where we see how a girl decides that she can be popular and accepted at school, by befriending one of the more beautiful classmates. It is done and over and over 3 decades. The tragedy is some of you morons cannot get through your head that you cannot make the world like you!!! Just because there was bullying in a fictional movie, doesnt mean the Bernadette was bullied by Kirsten in real life. She called Bernadette on her bizarre behavior that night, and if Bernadette would of left Kirsten alone, it would of never reached that Point, and Kirsten would still be alive maybe even today. Her mother drove her to the sheriff's office, where she made a full confession. So the Mats either youre Berns Sisters, Berns BFF, or even Bern herself. She was more Bubbly and down to Earth. 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. As I wrote to you in a previous comment, if anyone was pushed to the brink, it was Kirsten, but instead of reacting violently like Bernadette did, she ran from Bernadettes car. Knowing that the Protti family is no longer poor, I hope they didnt benefit financially from this film! She reminds me of Stacey Dash a little. It tells the true story of Bernadette Protti and Kirsten Costas. 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. Kirsten was almost identical to that, no like Tori Spelling. Whoever DD is of Kirsten and them didnt like her, its cause she probably acted (Weird) around them. All other photos are from the Miramonte High School yearbook, 1985. Frequently considered a cult-classic, the 1-hour and 31-minute-long film offers a chilling depiction of the horrific murder story. I was in the artsy and nerd group to. I knew both gals. 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. Bernadette even tried to point her finger at Joanna as the one who killed Kirsten. Teen girls are all like Kirsten was described, dont see how she was worse than any other teen girl around. You cuss and run loose you wont be accepted. I guess that makes their daughter better than anybody elses. She wont tell where shes at, cause to many people have it out for her cause of her past. Shes still a Murderer and will never be anything but, as long as shes Alive, I wont forgive her for it, and neither will Kirstens family and friends. Lots of Students had to seek Counseling that year over all this. None of those Orinda kids are even around from that time frame, as some of them are dead. 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. Excuse my long reply. There is no evidence of Kirsten being mercilessly cruel to anyone. So yes it sucks to be bullied, but that is no excuse for any kind of physical action. She didnt give examples because she wasnt bullied by Kirsten. The release of Death of a Cheerleader in the 90s rekindled an infamous story of a brutal murder in June 1984 in Orinda, California. Anyone who defends her is just as Sick and Twisted as she is. Thats a much more obvious motive. Read the posts from August 2019. But as she drove, she became frightened about how Kirsten might describe the evening to the other girls at school. 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. Yes the Homecoming Queen said nice things about Kirsten, but she was at the (top) and Kirsten liked those people. A cheerleader was found dead, and with the investigators having little to go on, they brought in the FBI, who made some astounding revelations. No justification for Murder. One girl she got mad at for saying stupid stuff around her and embarrassing her. Can you give examples of Kirsten bullying Bernadette? Unfortunately, no one was home as nobody answered the call. Do you really think its acceptable to lure someone out of their house under false pretences and then expect a positive reaction if your lie is discovered? If you liked this article, please share it! Rest In Peace Kirsten. Probaly the one who gave details on all those bullied girls at Miramonte. Bernadette then appears to have confessed her feelings of admiration for Kirsten in the empty car-park at night. She talked to most people. Kirsten was a straight A student and involved in activities, she wanted to run with top kids. She didnt hate anyone. Dont let that sweet innocent act fool you. Please explain how Bernadette was pushed to the brink? Like I said, I wasnt there, but if she was Bullying Bernadette, why didnt Bernadette just beat her up and whip on her good? Bern wasnt one of them, in fact, (as I said) she was well liked and in with a lot of the i crowd. Of course, the story was national news, and considering it is more than three decades later, people are wondering about the convicted culprit. Some are quick, rich, own the finest and the most expensive of anything. 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. You named all of Kirstens friends. People who are spouting off on Kirsten are either Rejects, or friends or family of (Bernadette). Ive heard she was Bubbly and funny. 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. She dont remember her incidents, others embarrassed themselves by wanting to be the center of attention. She just didnt think at the time and it cost a lot of people lots of problems. Blaming Kirstens parents for her death is the epitome of classlessness and disrespect. She was to busy of a girl. 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. Or going by the Movie portrayed, Deadly Women had Kirsten as a down to Earth Girl who loved all. That was all taken from her, so unfair. Kirsten in no way deserved to die. So I would say to any bully, we all have our weaknesses,. Bernadette is a Weirdo as Kirsten spotted, this wasnt about Bullying, it was about being called out in front of the School, and tarnishing her reputation, which in the long run it did. She can serve no less than one year and no more than nine until she reaches the age of twenty-five. The script for the movie was written by Randall Sullivan who wrote the one-sided scathingly critical Death of a Cheerleader article for Rolling Stone, which the movie was based on. And only 7 years in jail with parrole?! If she was mad, she should of just beat the crap out of Kirsten, not kill her. Kirsten always showed off her cheers, she was proud. People can get really nasty at this school, says one junior, standing with a group of classmates on the lawn surrounding Miramonte. Was Bernadette fragile when she watched as two innocent girls were accused of Kirstens murder by the Orinda community? READ MORE: The real death of a cheerleader story (1985). Kirsten liked almost everybody. How is sweet referred to Murder? Not true, analyzes yourself if they were snobs to you, probably embarrassed yourself by trying to hard to be accepted, or you were a troublemaker and a bully yourself. I dont believe Kirsten was a Bully. ClickAmericana.com is made with and by Synchronista LLC 2011-2022. The senior Vice President is still to be determined. Look inwards and think with consideration before you speak. Eventually, she felt increasingly insecure and put down by Kirsten. She looked like a nice person that had a good life ahead of her. So bullies need to die. 3 decades later thats ridiculous. I have to laugh with this being 2021 and the person with the most judgment has the name of Karen. And she killed her because she was jealous and that she would have been humiliuated if Kirsten told people at school that she was admiring her. I see why her Sisters and mom forgive her, theyre her family and family sticks by you. I remember one time coming back from skiing, my friend and I were saying how we should stab the killer 18 times for what she did. Be the first to get hottest news from our Editor-in-Chief, Check your email and confirm your subscription. Smoking and cussing that is mostly the ones that were disliked. She was mean and Stuck up also. 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. No more Bernadette has a point. Theres no excuse for murder. Kirsten ran from the car and Bernadette pursued her. Kirsten was just trying to find her way like we all were in a snobby, competitive crappy little town through the Caldecott tunnel. It seemed like Bernadette needed intense psychotherapy for her issues. its very frustrating when the characters are not truly depicted in an accurate manner. Rest In Peace Kirsten. We werent in the same grade I was one year ahead of her she acted as if she was better. Ellie returns to her high school as a teacher ten years after she was nearly killed in a series of brutal slayings on the cheerleader squad. She comes back to see her mom her dad passed. But I dont remember hearing or learning about it until many years later. 16-year-old Luca Gero was a junior at Miramonte High School. Theres usually a reason why. 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. Dylan and Eriks parents were loaded. Both girls attended Miramonte High School in Orinda, California. Donnah Winger murder case: What happened to convict Mark Winger? Maybe others didnt think so, but to many said she was. Bernadette admitted to many friends she craved the wealthy life, and hated that her own parents (whom I feel sorry for) were so old. She can serve no less than one year and no more than nine until she reaches the age of twenty-five. Her father was a retired public works officer, and her mother a homemaker. What if what you and I perceive as not nice clothes were as nice as she opened bc her family wasnt wealthy? She was just as mean and snooty as the rest and stuck up to. I hear she isnt a nurse any longer and just stays home mostly. Kirsten didnt have anything against Bernadette before the murder.So Kirsten made a few comments. Like I said, Bernadette is shady. If Bernadette isnt depressed it would be a Miracle. For one, some of Heather Cranes former classmates have started speaking to Heather again. And Sarah saying Kirsten got what she deserved. What? Another blog claims that Bernadette is a nurse and medical writer, well known for writing for a publicized scientific journal. The case was solved in December 1984, and a classmate named Bernadette Protti was arrested. Kirsten was described mostly Vibrant and friendly by others, and so was Bernadette. I guess we all cant like everyone. Dont matter, been what 37 years. All are welcome. Not when she robbed a girl in the Spring of her life, and robbed her of a Family, graduating from High School, and Marrying a nice man, and whatever she planned to become in the future, Bernadette took it all from her. If Kirsten was going to out Bernadette, she would of told Alex Arnold all about her, and the Conversation. Caskets will, in most cases, be covered in white, however they can be open. Bernadette was better looking then Kirsten. So before you start judging Kirsten, first get facts. I hear a lot of them still get together on Occasions, and others have moved on. You dont know whether or not Kirsten had to go without anything. Do I believe Kirsten was a Mean girl (bully) not at all, I believe she had those she didnt like and may of been Snooty towards that got on her nerves. If you want to know what is wrong with her get on her YouTube channel where she makes pies. BETs 'American Soul' Tells a True Story With Mostly Fictional Characters. They were stuck up I didnt hate them, maybe they were misunderstood. I think NOT! Teens are teens. She may of been Stuck up most Cheerleaders are, but she was no where near a Bully or made fun of people. 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. Sorry about that. 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. The juvenile code dictates a sentence of confinement to the age of 25. People, cant we all just get along and respect one anothers opinion? Bernadette was not a nice girl, if she was then shed never of killed Kirsten, shed left her alone and went on.
