Sure would be interesting to hear the truth behind this tragic story instead of listening to this gossip and speculation of what both girls were like and how they behaved. Angela Delvecchio : Monica, just let it go. I personally beleive Kirsten could be a smart aleck to those she didnt like, but remember most teenage girls are. I just think Bernadette had underlying issues and pressure on her to get to the top, but that was no right for murder. Specialties Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner A family nurse practitioner is a nurse who completed a graduate degree in. Kirsten doesnt look much better than she. But to say Bernadette was a Sweet girl. The title was used in the UK and on Lifetime TV after its original NBC premiere. That Movie had Tori Spelling kind of a Bully. Be honest with yourselves. I cant tell you if every single one of them get together, I know lots do. She let 2:girls take the blame. She wasnt a fan of stupidity or annoyance, or someone rubbed her the wrong way, she let them know. Nothing should move a person to kill another. The profesors are going home and the parents are at work all day and dont have a time for kids, so what do you expect from society like that. Kirsten is better looking than bernadette, because Kirsten facial features are in proportion with her face.. bernadette is not. Im not sure shes really sick, I just hear she is, and doesnt leave her home hardly. I just dont understand cant people just be happy with what god has made them. No I would never kill someone from being bullied but I totally understand some people who do. Lot of weirdos on this thread. That pain of being relentlessly bullied stays with you your whole life and your self worth is damaged. Then you wouldnt be worrying g about these people being the Life of the Party. They still do Bernadette and always will, so she has to look over her head every second. How so? They obviously made some bad decisions and theres repurcussions for your poor decisions, thats not Kirstens fault, you mad that decisions, not Kirsten. Here you are, pretending you care, pretending you wanna help me, when all your really care about is being popular. 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. 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. Bernadette had plenty of friends who loved her. Theres way to much in Life than to be spending it chasing someone around over 30 years ago the justice system failed, its just pointless. She would of grown out of that. Most teen girls are smart alecky and mean. Angela Delvecchio currently lives a married life with her husband and child in Portland, Oregon. Well it is best to not bother the girl anymore sick or not, cause she moved on and so did the Costas family, so why keep the fuel burning, its just best to let folks live their lives. She was good at that. Kirsten was gorgeous! Some thought Bernadette was Stuck up, there were a few that thought she was to. You didnt read that. Lisa I totally agree. Backyard Baseball 2001/2003: Player Card. Tori spelling who actually played Kristen Costas was so incredibly unlikable on screen that she almost felt as though she deserved what she got. In 1994, the story was made into a television movie entitled A Friend to Die For (also known as Death of a Cheerleader ), with Tori Spelling as Stacy Lockwood, a character based on Kirsten Costas and Kellie Martin as Angela Delvecchio, a character based on Bernadette Protti. 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. It weirded Kirsten out. If we have the fear of God n understand the importance of Gods creation. I do believe she called Bernadette weird and threatened to expose her weirdness. 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. There was no justification for murder even if the victim was a bully, which it seems she was, at worst, catty. Read the posts from August 2019. She has a right to Privacy. She is unstable and who knows what she will do. While in Hockey and Baseball 2005, it is button-up from the top. She was so cute and funny, and loved to be around friends have so much fun. Theyre not looking forward to seeing her. Cause Bern for weeks went on and on about Kirsten to where her friends kept getting tired of hearing it. Mandy, No sense talking about it now, its done and over with. It was on the Murder still haunts Moraga Residents. 0 Review . Asking a butt of yourself getting it. Im disgusted. Maybe it wasnt a big national story at the time, and was more of a California Bay area story (Im from Illinois). The only incident Bernadette recounted was a remark Kirsten made about her skis. Bernadette Protti aka Angela Delvecchio is in Portland, Oregon with her husband and child. As Kirsten walked away from Arnolds car, the other girl swooped out from behind a tall hedge and ran forward with her arm raised. Kirsten is the true victim in this case. Lifetime should be ashamed. Ive been suicidal just from being bullied. Material on this site is provided for purposes of education, criticism, commentary, cultural reporting, entertainment, historical reference, and news reporting/analysis. People are going by that. In fact, one ofthe stars of that hit show, Tori Spelling, had the lead in the filmas the beautiful and popular cheerleader "Stacey" who is stabbed to death. Google it and Season 1 thru 3 Lindsey is on there. Maybe they were all misunderstood. But, it is actually based on another true story about a cheerleader in the midwest whocommitted suicide, hence the lyrics: "Yellow carnations and roses galore were sent to the mother and placed by the door in the spot where her daughter had taken her life ". They had Bernadette as a suspect and only give her a lie detector test? Nancy and Joanna? Also, HELL NO Bernadette was not cuter, or prettier then Kirsten. Do I think it was premeditated. Others didnt want any part of them cause Orinda kids want to be liked and accepted, and if you hang out with kids who arent you make yourself and outcast to. 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. NEXT: Netflix's Cheer: Where the Cheerleaders Are Now, 10 Awesome Facts You Need To Know About The Lifetime Film, A Friend To Die For, 90210's Tori Spelling Can't Be on Real Housewives Because She's 'Too Nice', 10 Best High School Movies Of All Time (Ranked By Rotten Tomatoes), Heroes: How Saving The Cheerleader Saved The World (It's Not What You Think, Netflix's Cheer: Where the Cheerleaders Are Now. You that said Kirsten was mean, dont know her, or anything about her. Dee I dont agree with you, so Kirsten and them had you on a project assignment and they didnt include you in the circle, you ever thought maybe you gave signals you dont belong, or why didnt you ask them to allow you, people cant read minds. She felt it was even worse than having killed someone which is ridiculous and sad but thereve been a few cases like this.. Its thought to be the reason why Skylar Neese was really killed though her two best friends who killed her claimed they just didnt like her any more (again doesnt make sense) and there was evidence that Skylar had seen her two friends making out. It couldve been anyone, but kristen was the last one to get into the bobbies so she stood out. It wasnt about jealousy, the blond girl has a mental disorder. I hope shes not sick esp. Kirsten was adorable. 99.7 percent of teen girls are Smart alecks. What bad behaviour? 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. Angela Delvecchio is known for Rocky Mountain Oysters (2011). A lot of girls are Conceited, dont mean they deserved to be Murdered. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/kirstenmarina.costas.9 She was the (In crowd) Bernadette was desiring to be the incrowd. Thats different, and usually those were the ones that were irritating and annoying. Yes we all feel that way, but nothing can be done about it, decision has already been made. Its patent that Bernadette had built-up animosity towards Kristen. I thought Miramonte was a nice place, if you make good decisions myoumwill make it (popular or not). Until something happens. They were friends from what I seen, they traveled in the same group and walked together with them. I saw the film Death of a Cheerleader this January, 2021. If so, sweetie I want to meet you. Give me an example. And only 7 years in jail with parrole?! They probably rubbed her the wrong way, or got on her nerves somehow. Kirsten had a good family, good life, and then this horrendous event took her life. To this day I remember those girls well. No , then its gona be she was mental ill and forgotten forever yes? It would appear that kirsten marina costas was a spoilt rich kid who never had to go without any luxuries at all. They told about the girls ran out of School. You wrote in another comment , Kristen had it well deserved. [citation needed]. is it really about wealth, splendour etc? In the meantime, and along with the rest of the town, I watched this whole tale unfold sadly and slowly during the course of several months. She was also a very good student who did well academically in school. She didnt like Nancy and a few others. So no she is a Psychopath. Believe me it was a 6 month witch hunt. Maybe things wouldve been different for her and she would still be here today. The priests were rapist. Probably was, she allowed 2:girls to take the blame. I cant get to the point quickly. Find out more here. With a median household income of $60,000, the areas families are not upwardly mobile living in Orinda certifies that they have already arrived. I was a 1985 highschool graduate.i had skipped a grade so my classmates were more mature physically and socially. She didnt want to be bothered with her either. 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. She was also shown to be a self-centered and cruel bully, with her main target for harassment being Goth student Monica Whitley. Im irritated. Some girls said she was mean to people, we all have opinions, but Im sure she was smart alecky at times, what teen girl isnt, even Bernadette was I bet as well. If Bernadette had considered Kirstens familys feelings at all, she wouldnt have stolen Kirsten from them by brutally murdering her. I only talked to She slaughtered a girl. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. That other gal said Kirsten was Sweet that knew her. Even religion, which is supposed to be about mostly how you treat others. Kirsten was just like any other girl who had to go to that snobby school. People who are spouting off on Kirsten are either Rejects, or friends or family of (Bernadette). Educate yourself about this case, you simple minded degenerate. So was PC, DM, LP and Kirsten. Some still get together. Bernadette then stalked Kirsten all the way to her house, ambushed her from behind with a 15/18 inch knife, inflicted Kirsten with two two foot wounds down her back and continued to stab Kirsten when she was suffering on the ground with her wounds. Bernadette is no more and she doesnt exist anymore, so why keep bringing up the past, my goodness look at the times the World is in now. Not saying its you, but a lot of Similarities. Kids no one wants to be around, play alone at recess, those are the kind we avoided. I am really stunned that she only spent 8 years in jail. I had to deal with people like Kirsten in high school. You are bullying a dead teenage girl by deliberately and knowingly perpetuating lies about her because you appear to identify with Angela Delvecchio in Death of a Cheerleader ( a character that doesnt exist and is not a real representation of what Bernadette Protti was like). I know beauty is all a matter of perception, not that it matters but in no universe would Bernadette be considered better looking. So whoever wrote Miramonte was a bad school and everyone cut everyone down, maybe it was you cause you werent socially accepted, and probably didnt make the best choices, or embarrassed yourself wanting the attention and. Bullies should get their a** whooped not killed just because they dont want to be friends with someone. 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 acted like Kirsten except Kirsten was (more funny). Community. PS: If you liked this article, please share it! It also tends to victimize blonds! She may live a Quiet life, but she is still a Killer. 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. Also McDonald I heard of her on these sites. They dont even bother to investigate her alibi to see if she was telling the truth? 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. She had plenty of friends like in the film who loved her, but she cared only about superficial things, and people. I know a gal who knew someone who knew Kirsten. Rupaul and Sarah, Bernadette has friends and fit in. Bern want the poor girl Deployed in the movie. If you did your research, you would know that Kirsten didnt bully Bernadette. Following a conversation with an FBI agent who informed her that her arrest was imminent and that they knew that she had killed Kirsten, Protti wrote her mother a letter in which she made a full confession. Note: This article may feature affiliate links, and purchases made may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Even if her friend was bullying dont give right to take life. In real life, it took six months for law enforcement to discover that Costas was the killer. Joy, why dont you stick to writing under one name instead of creating different aliases? A couple of them did, Bern just looked the other way. Angela DelVecchio Managing Editor Philly Sports Digest, Award Winning Broadcast Journalist, News Director, Writer, Public Speaker. She didnt give examples because she wasnt bullied by Kirsten. Those girls arent that way as I said, they still get together on Occasion and all and are fine Adult Women. Angela was just 23 years old when she was finally freed from prison in the year 1992. Whoever remotely tries to justify that must not have children. Bernadette lived in a wealthier area than Kirsten. Angela Should Have Been Caught Sooner When Angela cleans off the knife with which she stabbed Stacy, she does so by running it under water and wiping it with a towel, leaving both her and Stacy's DNA all over it, the towel and in the drain. You knew both girls? We all have someone we dont like, and we wont be liked by everybody. After that, she moved to Oklahoma and began working in the medical field there as a nurse. I think she had a crush on Kirsten and was terrified of Kirsten telling everyone she was a lesbian. Protti lured Costas from her home with a false story about a party, to which the wanna-be would give her pretty friend a ride. 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. I agree with Karen, you cant prove Kirsten bullied Bernadette. She was more Bubbly and down to Earth. The main point so many of you are missing is a beautiful young girl lost her life! My kid knows better than to bully others. Her family was not the same. Bernadette was a Snob also, she only wanted to hang with the incrowd, if you were nothing she didnt talk to you anymore than she had to. Kirsten was Snooty as well, so were the Stacys and the other Kirstens that ran with them. Kirsten was a true Social Butterfly, always joking with others, talking with others, We werent friends but I liked Kirsten and all those girls. I dont really care about your accusation, but its unnecessary and youre wrong. Shame on you calling a dead girl names. 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. 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. I pray Bernadette is repayed and rewarded by the Blessed Trinity for the horrendous act towards the Costas. We had our own group, and we didnt really talk much to them, (other than hello) Some of those kids there that were misfits, hate to tell you, some of them werent Angels They dressed rough and acted (Bad) and cussed. Probaly the one who gave details on all those bullied girls at Miramonte. She was described as a nurturer in an episode of Killer Kids. That dont Justify Murder. Orinda folks and former Students who knew Kirsten are not into Morbid fascinations. Why are you victim shaming ? It has changed a bit in Backyard Hockey because in the older games, her outfit looks like overalls. She couldnt give any more examples because there was no more examples which is why there is still no clear reason why she killed Kirsten. Everyone has an Opinion guess we will never know unless we truly knew them, and not Berns friends or Sisters who Comment bad stuff about Kirsten, of course they wont tell the true facts. They were snooty and cocky but not mean. See Cheryl Tiegs clothing collection & swimwear at Sears in the 80s, Vintage above-ground pools like these made swimming & summer water fun affordable, Vintage Corning Corelle dishes from the 70s & 80s are plates full of memories: See dozens of vintage patterns, San Franciscos amazing & huge swimming pools at Sutro Baths: See this Victorian marvel, How Bill Haley & His Comets rocked around the clock when rock n roll was brand new, Remember Lip Smackers from Bonne Bell? She and D were always cracking jokes and having fun. The girl with the football players heard she was ran out on her ear and laughed out of there to. You are still getting that she was a bully from the movie where they changed everyones name because they werent doing a real version. I live minutes from Columbine Highschool and you have absolutely no clue. Always had also. The father was so ignorant and submerged in his cars he didnt even notice his daughters pain and problems. 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. The Costases raised two children: Kirsten and her younger brother, Peter. I cant even begin to picture Kirsten even acting halfway like Tori Spelling did, in the new Movie the Kirsten portrayed wasnt as bad, but I dont think Kirsten was like that either. Is He In Jail? I watched the movie again (both versions) and I have to agree with Miss Kiwi. Killing her just because you were jealous? It made me feel oh so special. Former Case Manager at The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia. She and one of her good friends practiced all the time. Living in orinda back in the 80s&90s was no easy task if you indidnt wear the right clothes or drive the nice brand new car you wernt shit . Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5482. I bet when you were 15 Sarah you were mouthy to, like Kirsten and all teens. 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. Telephone: (734)763-0002. adelvecc@umich.edu. Youll notice that there are no pictures of Kirsten as a cheerleader. She should of just beat her up, that would of stopped her. Heres what I think happened, Bernadette wanted Kirstens approval badly cause everyone else had Kirstens approval and Bernadette became dangerously obsessed over the whole deal, and she invited Kirsten out that night to make friends, and I think she said something to her that went horribly wrong to Kirsten, like make a clumsy pass at her and it terrified Kirsten, and Kirsten threatened to expose it to everyone, and Bernadette just freaked out and it possible she just found the knife by chance and got scared that a secret was going to be revealed, so she went to scare her, and maybe she didnt mean to kill her, but she meant to harm her (thats a fact). That dont Justify Murder. The case is ancient history so why is it constantly being rehashed over and over. She probably just told her off, like she did the others. They were mutually aquatinted. If it hadnt of been Kirsten, itd been her childhood friend, or someone else, cause Bern has Jealousy Issues. When it came to Bernadette. And for the love of Pete, its would HAVE, should HAVE, and could HAVE. Bernadette had jealousy issues. Did you know the 2 Accussed? No one have to take the greatest gift God gives,LIFE. So this murderer just gets off free after 8 years and gets to live her life because (somebody picked on her)? Kristen had it well deserved in response to someone else, which suggests that you think her cruel murder was justified. Where Is Angela Delvecchio Today? About seventeen years ago, Arthur and Berit Costas moved from Oakland to Orinda seeking a beautiful, safe community with good schools. Same for Bernadette, but she had to make this choice that will change her life. Wish someone would come back on here and tell us more about it. Who knows what was true or not. But I will feel honored at the same timebut I still would have been weirded out. Attractive and hard-working, they fit easily into their new neighborhood. 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. Being disgusted with a murderer and defending a murder victim? Bernadette was better looking then Kirsten. I believe that the real number was held by the cops. lol Dylans mother saying We werent rich. People like you expect the world to owe you something. 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. Kirsten wasnt Super Rich like Melrose Place, family was well off, so was Bernadettes. She didnt Bully Bernadette, Just was irritated cause she lied to her, and her mom about the Party, and all. Kirsten Ill admit she wasnt in favor with stupid acting people and had zero tolerance for them, (as did I). What? She talked to most people. Berit and Bob Costas live in Hawaii. Its possible they forgave her and moved on. Well youre bullying Kirsten( as Karen said) a dead girl who cant defend herself, that you know nothing about That movie was one sided. Do I believe she was (stuck up) to a degree I do, but arent most teen girls as I said before. 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. Too bad Bernadette WAS a pathetic psychopathic freak. She has Mental issues and always will. 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 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. Bernadette, as described would have known that Kirsten would have thought it weird to be driving around with a butcher knife. I heard Bernadette was Snobbish also as well. The film is not a documentary but a fictional account of what happened, therefore the creators (writer Dan Bronson and director William A. Graham), although keeping the California setting, changed Kirsten Costas's name to Stacy Lockwood, played by Tori Spelling, and changed Bernadette Protti's name to Angela Delvecchio, who was played by Kellie Martin. 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. Kids are incredibly nasty and cruel in high school because their parents raise them that way in their own attempt to play the snobs of society. Angela Delvecchio currently lives a married life with her husband and child in Portland, Oregon. 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.

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