You appear to be making up scenarios in your head about Bernadettes life and have difficulty differentiating fact from fiction. Bernadette had plenty of other friends, she was in that group, Kirsten didnt have anything against Bernadette, if she would of left her alone, eventually they may of became friends, no she couldnt wait, wanted it all right now and pushed and forced her way into it. Its sad, but when all is said and done its not worth it. After killing Kirsten, Bernadette said she returned home, hid the knife and took a walk with her mother and the family dog. No such articles exist about anything you have described. No right to murder. Vanessa I agree I knew both girls. 5 Horrific Murders (and the TV Movies made from them) Also people dont want to be around someone who makes a butt out of themselves and acts like an idiot, its to embarrassing. But those others today are still a lot of fun. Love indeed. As for knowing her Personally I didnt, I know someone who did, she was Bubbly and full of Jokes and Laughs. And the color pictures of the school are photographs I took. Couldnt get the smell out of car for weeks. Kristen had it well deserved in response to someone else, which suggests that you think her cruel murder was justified. I just believe Bernadette pushed to hard on Kirsten and it weirded out. One was transferred there because of problems with boys. Required fields are marked *. i remember always thinking that Bs case would had been much different today. However, all of this is unconfirmed. Bullies should get their a** whooped not killed just because they dont want to be friends with someone. You the one who told about the girls ran out of Miramonte as well. She should of just beat her up, that would of stopped her. As for me, Im the same age as the girls involved in the case. She was just into herself more than a being a bully. I have never seen Kirsten insult anyone, (I knew her), she was friendly towards everybody, Berns BFF May say it differently, cause Bernadette just took things way to Serious, and like I said she took things way to Personal to where it became Personal. 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. I was raised to treat others with respect. Killing her just because you were jealous? Those girls had a clique. She as I said, didnt want to be bothered with stupid acting people. I have always treated others the way I want to be treated. We know Bernadette has issues, you that like her and defend her have Issues as well. However, this endeavor was met with several failures. I bet she finally became an outcast fro supporting Bernadette. So, what happened in 1984 and what is Protti up to today? Bernadette would have seen the pain and anguish on Kirstens face, the fear and shock in Kirstens eyes, listened to Kirsten scream in agony (she was reported to have screamed) as she felt the knife rip through Kirsten skin. 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. Youre not now Bullying a dead girl, makes you worse than her, you will be the one to Answer for it, not her, she already has, Bernadette sure isnt any Angel shes a Cold Blooded Killer, dont care what her reasons are, she is the Bully, and Kirsten is the Victim. I was raised to treat others with respect. My sympathies are with the Costas family and i hope they have managed to move on. Mats you knew Kirsten? 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. She wasnt a fan of stupidity or annoyance, or someone rubbed her the wrong way, she let them know. 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. That leaves only the knife and whether its true or not a witness corroborated the girls account. She could have gotten all of her 9 years. Bernadette planned everything down to the last detail, even telling Kirstens Mum to ask Kirsten not to tell anyone about the supposed dinner that night. 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? Who is Ms Bunch? Youre no better than Bernadette haters as well. Bernadette could be to at times She was no Angel some thought of her as Stuck up(Bernadette that is) and her BFF was kind of popular, but not as popular and Bernadette, Stacy, Diane, Jessica and Carrie. Movie portrayed Kirsten as a Snotty girl, when really she was just down to Earth and Vivacious and fun Loving. People are going by that. It all started with Bernadette inviting Kirsten to a party, which the latter was unaware of. The future is right around the corner, its a waste to go after someone cause the law didnt do their job. 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. It wasnt so much how you dressed, or how much money your family had, it was on how you acted.. Our Gymn Teacher was impressed on how a lot of us girls got along, only time we bickered is when we played Soccer We were a family.. This is Bern or her sister, or even BFF. Karen, its true, Bernadette was obsessed with Kirsten . She fit in and was as popular as Kirstens 2 close friends (Diane and Stacy), Bernadette wanted more. I cant assimilate anyone on the appearance to defend a so-called bullying. In northern italy they have blonde hair fair and blue eyes . They had to leave school. The Homecoming Court was as popular (if not more) popular than Kirsten. I think she confessed to Kirsten how she loved her and wanted to be her and it freaked Kirsten out. I bet when you were 15 Sarah you were mouthy to, like Kirsten and all teens. Like I said, Ms.Stuff, D and Beauty and the Beast, today could be the Life of the Party if they wanted to be. The following day, she washed the knife and returned it to the kitchen. She got out in 1992. 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. On the afternoon of the third day of the trial, Judge Edward Merill found Bernadette Protti guilty of second-degree murder. Im sure you were a big Smart Aleck. A popular 15-year-old high school cheerleader described as an All American girl was stabbed to death on a neighbors doorstep, apparently by another teenage girl. We are all different. I feel sorry for Bernadette. Wish someone would come back on here and tell us more about it. Was there 1 or 2 girls blamed for the Murder? The only person missing from the morning Latin class was Bernadette. I am shocked to even read that some people think this 15 year old girl deserved to die because she could be a little snobby at school, I personally would prefer my children to be friends at school with a snobby girl than a cold blooded killer! Especially someone who not only blames the murder victim for her brutal murder, but also blames her innocent parents? Calling her a B and saying she dressed nice in an interview. Its unknown what happened to Peter Costas (Kirstens younger brother). I feel if it was true bullying she would be afraid to be near Kirsten and these people who call Kirsten a snot and said she was a Bully and deserved it, Karens right youre the Bullies cause you know Zilch about any of this. You are disturbing and evil by stating that death was too good for Kirsten, an innocent victim of a brutal murder. If it hadnt have been for Bernadettes confession, this case probably would remain unsolved. I hear Kirsten was a Sweet Adorable girl, and I heard she was a Bully. Bernadette then said she wanted to go home and think, and Hilley agreed. She couldnt careless about Orinda to start with let alone go back there. If someone from Orinda ran into her, especially one of Kirstens friends, they would probably spit at her. Please make an appointment with your councilor at school and discuss this with him or her Dont trust someone like that. Kirsten was adorable. Not true, you said you knew Bernadette and Kirsten both! Can you give examples of Kirsten bullying Bernadette? Costas, a Miramonte cheerleader, was murdered by fellow student Bernadette Protti in June of 1984. She was outgoing even as a nurse, but now, I hear she dont really associate with anyone outside of family. So youre justifying Murder due to bullying? Please explain how Bernadette was pushed to the brink? She attended Miramonte High School, along with Kirsten and other children from her locality. Kirsten didnt hate anyone, (as for Dee) she didnt like the way she acted thats all. I liked Nancy Kane, she got tired of having to be something she wasnt, they looked down on her well. If not, I doubt she worries about the past. Missy was more toughish than Kirsten that took no crap. 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. Yes the guys should of paid for it, but the Judicial System is funny that way, unfortunately the girls paid for it. Bernadette was clearly very sick and disturbed, yet you appear to be minimizing or even excusing Kirstens murder by referring to Bernadette as a fragile human being, and writing Society in the richest places raise their children to be obnoxious and unbearable little freaks who will at some point push a normal person to the brink. Bernadette had jealousy issues. Others suffer more cause they experience the loss. In real life, Bernadette Protti almost got away with murdering Kirsten Costas, but ultimately ended up confessing to the crime. Your email address will not be published. Classes are out for the Thanksgiving holiday this week, but the Miramonte wellness center opened Monday so students could come together and grieve, make cards for Luca and talk about her tragic passing. Kirsten was also part of the varsity swim team. Other outsiders felt like they were excluded from her group to. She kissed the popular girls butt in order to be popular. No Tori Spellings character in a fictionalized movie was a bit mean. Poor bernadette seemed very vulnerable and in need of help. To conclude, it is obvious that Death of a Cheerleader is based on a true event that shocked the small American town. Eventually, she felt increasingly insecure and put down by Kirsten. Even if Kirsten was stuck up and a Bully! I came across people like that in my in-laws family when I was married and it is pathetic the way older siblings are so selfish. Bernadette was paroled after seven years, for good behavior, at the age of 23. and sexy fashion fad, Print Color Fun: Free coloring pages & more fun for kids, Quotes Quotes Quotes: 1000s of clever & inspiring quotations, FindersFree.com: Find answers to lifes little questions. Bernadette joined the Bobbies, a volunteer group created to organize fundraisers and other charitable events. Nicolle Devenish Wallace, former White House Communications Director and spokesperson for John McCain for President. I was told she had no known enemies. Some girls considered all those girls Stuck up they considered Bernadette as well. Read the article. LP even if she doesnt get around to much to see people, Im sure theres a purpose in her life to. This girl lives in San Francisco and knows a person who knows someone who knew Kirsten. She was Popular, and, she was also nice at times, she just was Stuck on herself. It wasnt any big deal, or so, we didnt think it was. Shame on you calling a dead girl names. They made that clear and so did she Every single day. Like I said, Im sure theres a purpose somewhere to where she can make a difference in someones life today, she was a lot like Kirsten Costas. Any more update regarding Bernadette and the family members of both girls? Using friends names there, they altered her friends names for Privacy rights. So, I dont know, I just felt bad., She said that Kirsten, Just sort of put me down I remembered one time on the ski trip we were on together. She hugged people all the time was a ( social butterfly). She can serve no less than one year and no more than nine until she reaches the age of twenty-five. Teen Girl Who Died In Orinda House Fire Mourned By Fellow Students So you are offbeat to, for defending a Killer. She was a young girl, a funny, silly girl who could also be obnoxious. It was a tragedy that affected so many lives at that time. Plenty of Italians are natural blondes. To the fellow classmates of 1986 Miramonte, so sorry if your World crumbled cause it wasnt meant to be that way, but you got to know that it was t any picnic for Bernadette as well, and if she could set time back and do all over, she would of left the situation with Kirsten alone to start with. I know right. So she had money, her family did. They still do Bernadette and always will, so she has to look over her head every second. Now, instead of celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday, the young fire victim's family is in mourning. I hear she was Caddy and Stuck up, I dont even know if thats true, but she wasnt a Bully. 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. Meet the 2020-2021 Class Officers - The Mirador It sounds like she was only mean one time about her having cheap ski boots. According to a court report dating back to 1985, these were some of the traits her cold-hearted . One thing is for certain, Bernadette has not had any serious run-ins with the law since her release from prison. The Californian, Salinas, California Monday, June 25, 1984. Not saying she was an Angel, Im sure she said something to hurt Someones feelings, who hasnt! But Miramonte was what you made of it, I wasnt Popular, but I got along esp, with Kirsten and her group. Kirstens house was Smaller than Bernadettes, how was Kirsten all around was she friendly? Thats how they rolled. I think a lot of people would have found Bernadettes plan to lure them out of their house under false pretences very disconcerting and would be angered over it like Kirsten appears to have been. Rene was a lovely girl too who suffered not having opened the door for Kirsten because she was young and scared and didnt know what was going on, or who was at the door. Maybe she did say some things that you didnt like, but for real! Repeats itself, repeats itself, repeats itself, ugh. What a bizarre story. 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. Kirsten always showed off her cheers, she was proud. Click here to read more of the story, which later became the (fictionalized) subject of not just one but two TV movies A Friend to Die For and Death of a Cheerleader.. On top of this, her house was a bit dilapidated. I love Kirsten think about her all the time. Maybe Snooty, but no Bully. The best way is to bring bullies down a peg or a few. I know a gal who knew someone who knew Kirsten. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Yes, Death of a Cheerleader is based on a true story. I was a 1985 highschool graduate.i had skipped a grade so my classmates were more mature physically and socially. Yes, the movie showed Kirstan being extremely mean. Bernadette was obsessed with her, a friend of ours, she thought Bernadette was guiltyall along. Kirsten loved playing Nancy Drew, she and her friends were crazy, I would tell them, I got to put up with you guys today. 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. She wasnt mean or that just high maintenance. You are full of it. Kirsten was more popular she was up there high She had it all, and some were jealous of her popularity. Theres other Measures to take other than Murder. San Francisco Examiner newspaper headline from June 25, 1984. You claim you know Kirsten, are you the one who told about the Bullied Girls who were ran out and Demonized. Put God first. Bernadette isnt coming anyway, she is not well anymore. No matter if she was cocky or snobby; irrelevant. Probably chubby ugly girls who were bullied as kids. Bernadette was better looking then Kirsten. If you did your research, you would know that Kirsten didnt bully Bernadette. As Kirsten headed towards her house from Alex's car, she spotted Bernadette on the street and headed towards her. Joe she must of liked your Sister. You knew both girls? That would disturb most people. My honest opinion on this is that I think that Kirsten didnt deserve to die. We dont care how mean she was,:sure you werent so much a Saint yourself at Miramonte. You seem to have the mentality of a child. I do believe she had some she didnt like, (but who didnt)! By the time Kirsten left Alexander Arnolds car at her neighbors house, Bernadettes fear had turned to anger. Maria Aquinar: What you should know about Sebastian Bach's ex-wife. Bernadette was nice to, but she had hidden obsessions. I believe the conversation was very bizarre to, about desperation of a friendship. Also there Was another girl who went out with the football team and accused them all of raping her, not the entire team, but several players and I hear she was ran out as well and dogged by the Students. Anyone still get on these sites? 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 know beauty is all a matter of perception, not that it matters but in no universe would Bernadette be considered better looking. Im not sure shes really sick, I just hear she is, and doesnt leave her home hardly. Murder Still Haunts Moraga Resident - The Claw She was not in a popular group, just a group. Some say she was Stuck up, but not a Bully. 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. If it hadnt of been Kirsten, itd been her childhood friend, or someone else, cause Bern has Jealousy Issues. By what name was Death of A Cheerleader (1994) officially released in India in English? Plenty of facts support that view. Are you bullied in school? You never give examples of what Kirsten did. Also Karen, Kirsten favors Stacey Dash, with Lindsey Warners personality on Saved by the Bell. from what I have read on different blogs from kids that actually went to school with both these girls they have said that this movie did not accurately portray either one of the girls and thats very frustrating for people who watch the movie and find themselves empathizing with the wrong person. You copied your little story from some other website. 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To bad she did cause Im sure she would of grown out of her ways and be a positive influence in someones life today even. Bernadette protti longed to be popular and she decided to kill an innocent person just because she couldnt have things get way.thats sad. Or someone who stares at you constantly, you got a problem doing that.
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