Karen, keep repeating the same Comment over and Amen Shelly. She hugged people all the time was a ( social butterfly). Theres usually a reason why. According to the letter, she was able to live with it but couldn't ignore it. Girls, women at any age can be so horrible. If you were a no body she didnt roll with you. It could have been antisocial Goth girl Monica, it could've been angst-ridden Jill--or maybe it was the plain girl nobody suspected. Miramonte sounds like it had its share of Bullying. What happened to a lot of those girls fro Kirstens group? I highly doubt I would like you either. They might not win but they can make a case for smearing the name of their daughter if indeed she was not a bully. Sometimes she could come off the wrong way, but if someone rubbed her the wrong way, she would let them know. There was this one girl that was so jealous of me, that she spread lies about me to her sorority friends and kept me from pledging her sorority. Still no one deserves to die. There have also been psychic calls. Kirstens favorite game was Nancy Drew, and she loved her cheers to. You got back at her more than enough, its best to leave her alone on other sites. Apart from her socioeconomic conditions, Bernadette also had severe body issues, wherein she thought herself to be unattractive and undesirable. 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. Her one friend in the group changed, she now fights for womens right. It was a strange time growing up around religious freaks. 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. Like I said, I wasnt there, but if she was Bullying Bernadette, why didnt Bernadette just beat her up and whip on her good? She watched 2 girls take the blame and did absolutely nothing about it. Its about time on other sites told all about Kirsten and how much fun loving she was. Judging from your comments you clearly have sided with Bernadette, so why contradict yourself? Too bad Bernadette couldnt see that.. Sarah, well, MURDER IS NOT AN OPTION!! So Kirsten should have been perfectly okay with the fact that Bernadette lied to her to get her out of her house alone and then drove her to an empty car-park and appears to have confessed feelings of admiration for her? Kellie Martin played the role masterfully. Cynthia Morgan biography: boyfriend, sickness, net worth, what happened, latest pictures. That already happened. It was only a matter of time before she d get caught so she came forth. Guys can be, girls are Worse. Can you give examples of Kirsten bullying Bernadette? Bernadette deserved the same sentence as would any get it doesnt matter even if she was a juvenile at the time she.should have been trialed as an adult. Dont matter if those 2 were mean and Bullies, no right to murder them, that went to far. But I heard both sides on Kirsten, some say she was a hugging person who liked everyone, like in the Interview of a friend of hers mom said she was a loveable Puppy. Not just the 2 accussed. Those girls like Chris she hung with has changed, theyre not like they were in school, Kirsten would of changed also as she got older. Raising new questions about the micro-aggressions high-schoolers experience on a day-to-day basis, it offered a unique portrayal of the twisted psychological motifs that can lead an adolescent to commit a horrible crime. Bernadette will loose it again if she lost it once. Seems like alot of a holes justifying others that are a holes sorry no justification theres no reason to act like an a hole young or old, you treat all ppl with respect and the way you yourself would like to be treated dont need parents or Bible school to learn morality, any person who trust to justify any bad behavior has no morality or class in my opinion, and theres a post somewhere that says girls went along with bullying so they werent the ones being bullied lol, what a sad excuse thats called being a coward and a follower and has nothing to do with popularity depending on what ones warped definition is of popularity its not how a person looks or what they have or how they act but how they are perceived by what they do by inspiring ppl its being admirable and nothing is admirable about acting like trash talking scans that need to put others down to feel better about themselves thats just lowlives that probably pick on the handicaps as well real big of them, thats no one by definition that I popular some ppl must have thier definition all messed up and who says theyre popular anyway them lol Im sure every group thought they were the special ones, but by lowering ones level to picking on other ppl harassing demeaning and taunting them eventually theyre going to come across the wrong ppl who dont take that bs, and Im not justifying murder but it takes more than a bad comment on a pair of boots to push someone to that point, Im sure she didnt share all of the abuse she was subjected to, but I definitely compare scum that target other ppl to feel better about themselves like the leader of the holocaust and if thousands or plausibly millions werent followers of some psycho with an inflated ego than millions of ppl would have never been tortured or murdered all because scum bags like the ones that come up with excuses for bad behavior cant stand up for whats right because theyre pathetic loosers that are too afraid to stand up for whats right and they ate no better those ppl who did nothing and followed hitler were all conspirators and complicit and there are a multitude of cases just like that which is why ppl need to stop with there warped sense of wanting to belong to some misfit group that is the furthered thing from what is popular is really all about. Vanessa I agree I knew both girls. Interesting. At the start of the proceeding, Bernadette sat facing forward, her mouth slack, her eyes unfocused. According to her attorney, Charles James, juveniles convicted of murder in California serve an average of four to six years. Most teen girls are smart alecky and mean. They were snooty and cocky but not mean. Kirstens friends arent either (not one bit). Hundreds of mourners filled the great sanctuary of the Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church yesterday to pay their last respects to Kirsten Costas. She was friends with my sister, came around our house a few times. Same for guys as well, but girls are a lot worse. I do believe she didnt like outcasts like Nancy and Joanna there. She and her BFF were both Odd. She probably just released her anger towards her so she could move on. Kirsten was 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. This is what can happen when you are a bully. The case was solved in December 1984, and a classmate named Bernadette Protti was arrested. I dont care how old your comment is, I just have to reply to that bullst. 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. 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. Even if her friend was bullying dont give right to take life. God calls people home not Bernadette. It had nothing to do with Bullying wasnt even about that, it was about forging a friendship. Why isnt anyone talking about the incompetency of the police here? I just hear she stays mostly to herself and dont see much of former classmates. So bullies need to die. her a few times she was kind of uppity also like Kirsten. Bernadette her family says she is suffering from Depression maybe karma collecting. No one really cares why. The best way is to bring bullies down a peg or a few. Kirsten never gave Bernadette any thought. I never seen her bully. I was told she had no known enemies. Her parents poor,.. yes, but spent money on that. If there was people in need, in the Bobbies we helped those people.. if someone didnt have nice clothes we were theyre Secret Santa at Christmas time If someone wasnt as smart, (we didnt knock them down), we helped them Kirsten did to,(so did Bernadette) In fact, Bernadette wanted to help the poor. Probaly the one who gave details on all those bullied girls at Miramonte. 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. Thats a much more obvious motive. You appear to be making up scenarios in your head about Bernadettes life and have difficulty differentiating fact from fiction. I dont believe she deserved to die, but she should have received a serious reality check. There were girls she didnt like, either she liked you or she didnt, no in between. Kirsten was just like any other girl who had to go to that snobby school. She didnt bully Bernadette either. Bernadette is Sick. 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. On April 1, the first hot day of spring, while kids throughout Orinda were signing up for Meadow Pools summer swim team, Bernadette Protti was sentenced. I was on a few adult precision ice skating teams, and let me tell you, some of the women who were on the teams were a hell of a lot worse than high school girls!! Lifetime released a remake, also titled Death of a Cheerleader, on Feb. 2, 2019. One girl said stupid stuff that embarrassed you, and cussed all the time, and other girls who smoked or cussed, she didnt associate with them, she didnt want around them. I thought Miramonte was a nice place, if you make good decisions myoumwill make it (popular or not). Of course, the story was national news, and considering it is more than three decades later, people are wondering about the convicted culprit. Why deliberately refrain from giving examples if she could have been accused of first degree murder? One of the most popular girls attending the Miramonte High School in Orinda, Calif., Costas was envied for her beautiful looks and privileged background. Although the attack was witnessed by Alex Arnold, he could not see the killers face, and chasing the killers Pinto did not yield results. 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. Not when she was bullied and pushed to her limit!! So if your child were bully someone they deserve to die ? It doesnt sound as if Kirsten bullied Bernadette, other than the one comment about her ski gear. Kirsten was SelfAbsorbed not mean and bullish. I pray Bernadette is repayed and rewarded by the Blessed Trinity for the horrendous act towards the Costas. Kirsten was one to always have fun, Was Orinda elite, yes, but they had a lot of wonderful people there to, and they helped one another. I didnt know either girl, but there are people who knew them both, they were both described as Sweet, Kirsten was more Outgoing, and Bernadette was more shyer. However, Protti followed their car stabbing Costas five times just as she was about to reach her doorstep. Upon further questioning, Bernadette maintained her calm. 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. All teen gals are (snotty) for the most part, but grow out of it. Kirsten wasnt a bully. Bernadette is still a Pathetic Loser, and always will be. Some say she was Stuck up, but not a Bully. i dont want to hear poor bernadette was bullied no she had mental issues. She let 2:girls take the blame. Kirsten had a lot to look forward to. Students at Miramonte High School in Orinda, whose social acceptance Bernadette Protti craved, said yesterday she should be kept in prison for a long time. 30 years ago, 15-year-old Costas was lured by a fake invitation for the Bob-O-Links service group dinner. Lot of weirdos on this thread. She was snooty to or maybe just misunderstood. Aside from her family conditions, Bernadette Protti had other underlying problems. Frequently considered a cult-classic, the 1-hour and 31-minute-long film offers a chilling depiction of the horrific murder story. She was obsessed with being liked and Kirsten not liking her. She was more Bubbly and down to Earth. Thats a different situation, no one liked those other kids as well. Esp one 86 girl who thought she was just on top of the world. I cant stand snobby bitches who put others down and bully them. Whether the murder was premeditated or not, no one can really determine that, still a young girl died at the hands of Bernadette Protti, and Bernadette will have to live with that the rest of her life. Shut up already and get a life. So this murderer just gets off free after 8 years and gets to live her life because (somebody picked on her)????? Seeing this, Alex offered to drive Kirsten home. The crime happened way back in June 1984, in the town of Orinda, California. That Movie had Tori Spelling kind of a Bully. On December 11, nearly every girl attending Miramonte, even those with the flu, showed up. I love Kirsten think about her all the time. The most exciting thing is that the case took quite an unexpected turn, and Bernadette ended with a nine-year sentence. Kirsten didnt like people who acted (Dumb) or got into trouble and cause trouble. Angela gets snubbed as she attempts to kiss an elder gentlemen sitting in his car. Eventually, she felt increasingly insecure and put down by Kirsten. Its possible its someone pretending to know Kirsten. You all sound a bit like the people you are gossiping about. And yes, I was bullied in high school too. Kirsten was the life of the party. If shed been bullied by Kirsten, seems like shed have told it in detail. I was raised to treat others with respect. What bad behaviour? So she could never uplift Bernadette at all. I was a year behind those girls, Bernadette was mean to me, she was stuck up also. Would you say the same if Bernadette did suicide? Bernadette also idolized Kirsten and her clique, while being severely unhappy with the state of her family and home. Why are you victim shaming ? Find out more here. Of course, these favours were quite risky as they would have resulted in the termination of Kirsten's privileges. It shocked everyone in the small community where crimes were something to be read about. Cause Bernadette was so obsessed with Kirsten liking her, she had some idea it was Bernadette, also Bernadette owned a Pinto same make as the car seen speeding away. We dont care how mean she was,:sure you werent so much a Saint yourself at Miramonte. So glad you think shes nice. I isolate now due to the fact women have betrayed me so badly. 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 instantly knew it had to be a true-life story. The kids went to Miramonte High School. Believe me it was a 6 month witch hunt. Bernadette was a sweet girl, thats why it was so hard to beleive she was the killer. I liked Nancy Kane, she got tired of having to be something she wasnt, they looked down on her well. She must have really had a low opinion of herself!! Kirsten always showed off her cheers, she was proud. I never wished for Kirsten to die like she did, that was horrible. They obviously made some bad decisions and theres repurcussions for your poor decisions, thats not Kirstens fault, you mad that decisions, not Kirsten. Regardless she didnt deserve to die, and she isnt the only one who laughed at people in High School. Others are not so lucky. Kirsten was Snooty as well, so were the Stacys and the other Kirstens that ran with them. Anonymous, Kirsten had a bigger heart than people knew about. You never give examples of what Kirsten did. Yes the guys should of paid for it, but the Judicial System is funny that way, unfortunately the girls paid for it. Besides if Kirsten was going to out her, she would of told Alex Arnold all about it on the drive home. Kirsten was exotic, and beautiful. This is all clearly stated in the intro. Her biggest desire was to be liked and succeed, just like Kirsten. Even Bernadette was to I bet. 99.7 percent of teen girls are Smart alecks. Were not sympathizing with you, (grow up and get over it) Theyre not going to beg you to come, and if you dont want to be found cause your life was miserable, were not really interested in finding you and apologizing. They grow out of it as they get older. This is page 3 of 3 (Click here to go back to page 1 or to page 2), On December 11, Bernadette was called in for an interview with Ron Hilley, a young FBI agent assisting in the case. Yes the Homecoming Queen said nice things about Kirsten, but she was at the (top) and Kirsten liked those people. Everybody who knew her just loved her well most everybody. with this Virus going around. Is it respectful to write in another comment that Kirsten had it well deserved, which suggests that you think Kirstens murder was justified? She was friendly, but kind of Arrogant as well. Kirsten loved playing Nancy Drew, she and her friends were crazy, I would tell them, I got to put up with you guys today. Kirsten teased Joanna and Joanna got it all wrong to. She also had nice clothes, her problem was with Kirsten, that Kirsten was reaching the top, where Bernadette wanted to reach the top. That was all taken from her, so unfair. I hear her husband knew all along about her. Did Kirsten deserve to die over it. 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. It was to Personal. 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. As I said, its possible Bernadette snapped and found the knife by chance; but if she hadnt of been so aggressive towards Kirsten to be her friend, she wouldnt of needed that knife. She was good at that. So think before you get that angry cause there is no turning back from it. Bernadette is a physchopath and a Killer, and always will be. I wasnt Popular and Kirsten liked me and was nice to me. As I wrote in a previous comment to you above rupaul/joy, if there was evidence of Kirsten bullying Bernadette, she would have given examples which would have strengthened her case and possibly portrayed her as a sympathetic character. I didnt know her, but had a friend whos Facebook friend did. Heres what I think came down, the 2 girls had an argument and Bernadette was afraid she would of been kicked out of the (Bobbies) and excluded from that group. The only person missing from the morning Latin class was Bernadette. In northern italy they have blonde hair fair and blue eyes . Bernadette Protti had . 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. I dont understand why Kirsten Costas was portrayed as a pretty girl or how she even was some one to be jealous of. (Lucky you). It also evil and sick. Bernadette was a Snob also. if you came at her the wrong way like Bernadette did, or kids no one else liked cause they were so annoying to be around. 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. She lived big. 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. But you are not making her case by behaving like a bully yourself. "She's a very, very special young woman. She only had Certain friends. That Dee if it is who I think she was always in trouble and never listened. That Mats Chick dont know her head from her Butt. Really? Bernadette couldnt of been to nice, she Murdered and watched 2 girls take the blame knowing it took a toll on thier lives and Families. Remember teen girls will be teen girls, and they grow out of caddiness when they get older, but Kirsten never got that chance so so horrible. Talking peoples business again, McDonald may not like her name being used. 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. Kirsten probaly spotted she wasnt all there and was going to out her on it. Kirsten didnt like (stupidity). She is what people who know psychology well, especially Criminal Psychology, a Sociopath! By what name was Death of A Cheerleader (1994) officially released in India in English? Eventually, the FBI pinned the murder on Bernadette Protti, who was found guilty of second-degree murder and sentenced to nine years in prison. They had Bernadette as a suspect and only give her a lie detector test? Kirsten ran from Bernadettes car and wanted to be left alone, yet Bernadette stalked Kirsten to her house. 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. Even her childhood BFF cant forgive her for such a Horrible Act, if it was drugs or Alcohol she was I. They dont even bother to investigate her alibi to see if she was telling the truth? The paint was peeling off, and it put a lot of pressure on her sensitive self-esteem as she never imagined living in such a place. Kirsten wont grow out of hers, Bernadette took that chance from her. Kirsten from what I heard was arrogant and self absorbed, but no bully, just a typical teen girl who didnt deserve to die even if she was a bully. Same for Bernadette, but she had to make this choice that will change her life. So she is a Horrible girl. Especially someone who not only blames the murder victim for her brutal murder, but also blames her innocent parents? Bernadette was/is just a mental case. As I also wrote to you in a previous comment, judging from your malicious, reprehensible comments and utter ignorance and delusion, your moral fiber is rotten to the core, and I pity any child subjected to your skewed guidance as their moral fiber will no doubt succumb to decay. According to a court report dating back to 1985, these were some of the traits her cold-hearted . A few cried. She was then driven to an empty car- park at night and was justifiably angry with Bernadette over it. Man you all just know Kirsten a small World. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. The ones no one else liked theres a reason usually. Kirsten she liked everyone, she wasnt any bully by any means, she was so cute and funny. Material on this site is provided for education, criticism, commentary, cultural reporting, entertainment, historical reference, and news reporting/analysis. The officers all ran unopposed save for the position of junior class Treasurer. Im sure you were a big Smart Aleck. Bernadettes parents also left Orinda, but its unknown if they left the state of California. I never understood why Bernadette killed Kirsten. I agree with Miss Kiwi, I believe Bernadette was dangerously obsessed with Kirsten. There is absolutely no justifying what she did and if you feel justifiedthen at the core, you are the problem, not the pretty, popular girl. Bernadette lived in a wealthier area than Kirsten. Maybe she did something to make it bad. Always had also. Many say they cant trust anyone anymore, not after what Bernadette did. This Virus is killing all the World over, esp. Were you bullied and had to defend yourself and going by that with Bernadette? I still cant help from thinking that, but largely I think B killed K because K was blocking B from her rise in popularity. Meanwhile, Kirsten had died of her wounds. Poor bernadette seemed very vulnerable and in need of help. Blaming Kirstens parents for her death is the epitome of classlessness and disrespect. Calling her a B and saying she dressed nice in an interview. Ive heard she was Bubbly and funny. I am really stunned that she only spent 8 years in jail. One reporter wrote that by the end of the tape, even Berit Costass head was bowed. There have been several changes in Orinda since Bernadettes arrest. Never wished Kirstens unfortunate death, she may of been misunderstood, but she never talked to me, neither did Bernadette. Bernadette and Kirsten were friends supposedly. At the end of the struggle, Kirsten was stabbed twice in the stomach and twice in the back. It seemed like Bernadette needed intense psychotherapy for her issues. According to The Los Angeles Times, Protti was sentenced to a juvenile prison for 7 years. She was committed to the California Youth Authority. Kirsten was also part of the varsity swim team. She fit it fine and was considered to be popular in her own way. Pre-meditation seems sensible between the clothes and the knife. PS: If you liked this article, please share it! Kirsten had a good family, good life, and then this horrendous event took her life. It took investigators some time to conclude the case, which is quite baffling when looking back at the circumstances leading to the murder. According to People, Protti attended her funeral just like everyone else in her school. Copyright 2023 Distractify. Cant tell you fi shes still married. You need to get help for that, sweetie. Kirsten went to strangers, wanting to be dropped off home. Teenagers killed each other for being bullied or cause they are lesbian? Thanks for visiting and for supporting a small business! We bought a do up property. Upper middle class at least. Kirsten would of changed to overtime. Youre the same one I bet. But Kirsten didnt deserve to die, some of those girls changed and are more sensitive. Heres how to party like its 1969, See some slimming and sexy 1960s stretch pants, 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. People who are spouting off on Kirsten are either Rejects, or friends or family of (Bernadette). Contra Costa County Sheriffs deputies were searching yesterday for a teenage girl as a suspect in the stabbing death of another girl here Saturday night. Is it difficult to understand why a person might not respect the opinion of someone else who supports a murderer? A sane or fragile person would not have been able to endure being confronted with so much pain that they were responsible for, yet Bernadette could and did. 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/Jeanette has paid her dues. 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. But those others today are still a lot of fun.

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