Bernadette Protti - Ladies' Handbook of Murder If they want it known they will come forth themselves and tell it or contact you. The best way is to bring bullies down a peg or a few. She didnt Bully Bernadette, Just was irritated cause she lied to her, and her mom about the Party, and all. 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. Kirsten would of long outgrown that before now, if she had of lived. We all are mental ill and could snap in a minute, so be good for yourself and others. I hear one girl partied a lot that hung with them. 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. This will always be a tragic story that will never be forgotten, I certainly never wanted that to happen to Kirsten or anyone,she was a daughter, sister and friend to many. You the one who told about the girls ran out of Miramonte as well. If Bernadette isnt depressed it would be a Miracle. Kirsten had a good heart though. Bernadette will loose it again if she lost it once. They laughed, I think Kirsten was only teasing Nancy and Joanna they didnt mean any harm with it. IN REALITY, Kristen was, at worst, sometimes catty to Bernadette. There have been several changes in Orinda since Bernadettes arrest. Kirsten wasnt a bully at all. 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. Every Murdered person was once someones child, parent, sibling or spouse. Maybe you need to hear one of those shooters moms speak on YouTube on the Ted talks. The main point so many of you are missing is a beautiful young girl lost her life! I had an English class with Kirsten and her friends, we were all put in pairs in order to read off as part of a project, Kirsten and them just acted as though I was invisible and everyone in our group (but me) got to read a part. The original movie featured stars like Kellie Martin and Tori Spelling. A grown woman from England pretending to be someone who knew Bernadette, Kirsten, or Kirstens brother. Nevertheless Kirsten will never be with us again, and there was no sense in murder (premeditated ) or not, it still happened. She was happy go lucky mostly, she only had a couple (she didnt like), we all have someone we do t get long with. I dont buy into the lesbian theory. A 16-year-old girl was convicted Wednesday of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a classmate she feared was about to tell schoolmates that she was "weird.". Even a Mother of one of her friends said, Kirsten was like a Puppy and hugged people,,not exclusive and liked everyone. Oakland Tribune Wednesday, September 5, 1984, Oakland Tribune Saturday, October 6, 1984. They grow out of it as they get older. Im still scrolling through your crazed obsession. However, she did not deserve to die. She also took enough courses through a local community college to graduate with an associate in arts degree. So Kirsten was Cocky at times. Shes older also. I think Miramonte was like any School, you have your cliques and picks. I agree with Miss Kiwi, I believe Bernadette was dangerously obsessed with Kirsten. It was all over popularity, and fitting in. Poor bernadette seemed very vulnerable and in need of help. Unfortunately, no one was home as nobody answered the call. Bernadette is still a Pathetic Loser, and always will be. Very few that arent. Bernadette Protti is believed to have changed her name, gotten married (causing her last name to change again), and became a nurse and medical journal author in suburban Dallas (Grapevine TX). Kirsten told her she embarrassed her, and, she didnt want to be around her. In northern italy they have blonde hair fair and blue eyes . This is all clearly stated in the intro. Find out more here. There were more than just Joanna that were singled out at Miramonte, I read other stuff there were quite a few that felt like they werent socially accepted. Your email address will not be published. She didnt want to be bothered with her either. The Petaluma Argus-Courier Tuesday, June 26, 1984, San Francisco Examiner Thursday, June 28, 1984, San Francisco Examiner Friday, June 29, 1984. No, it is about love, people. 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. Kirsten was well liked and cared. Cant tell you fi shes still married. The movie really leaned toward Bernadette being seen by Kirsten and others as less of a person. The tragedy is some of you morons cannot get through your head that you cannot make the world like you!!! Bernadette had devised an ingenious plan to win over Kirsten. If Bernadette respected Kirstens feelings, she would have left Kirsten alone when she fled Bernadettes car and wouldnt have stalked her to her house. And you dont give a fuck cause you are popular? And those others, D and them, they have lives of their own and probaly (jobs and families) so why would they care about being the Life of the Party? Kirstens friends dont sit and discuss Morbid depressing stuff to start with. Her main concern when being caught was people finding out who she was, and people hating her rather then easing the pain of the parents who obviously would never be the same considering they buried their own child (who had not had a chance to live, and have life beyond her own) before they buried themselves! People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. She had a circle of friends, Kirsten was more popular though. I believe she made a clumsy pass at Kirsten, or said something weird, and Kirsten got all freaked. 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. I want popular, but had friends who were, I didnt sulk about it, I did sports, not clubs or cheerleading. You can also get our free newsletter, follow us on Facebook & Pinterest. Bernadette pushed her by her false Alibies. 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. And anyone messed with one of us they had to take on all of us. She never had words with Kirsten, just said Kirsten hardly talked to her, maybe once or twice in her entire life.
'Death of a Cheerleader' Is Based on This Chilling Story She has a right to Privacy. Amen Shelly. Bernadette then drove Kirsten to an empty car park at night and appears to have confessed feelings of admiration for Kirsten. I know beauty is all a matter of perception, not that it matters but in no universe would Bernadette be considered better looking. So there actually is no first degree evidence that is solid and beyond a reasonable doubt. Maybe its the black and white look but Kirsten looked as plain as Bernadette. Bernadette then stalked Kirsten all the way to her house which would anger and disturb most people. In the beginning, the investigators had suspected Nancy Kane, a girl that happened to be bullied by Kirsten a lot. Others suffer more cause they experience the loss. Protti was arrested in December 1984, and she was charged with second-degree murder on March 13, 1985. She clearly wasnt happy with them and their old, unfashionable selves either, adding that they didnt give her, their 6th child, the attention she so desperately wanted. How could a teenager have been that diabolical? I attended school in New York City and there are nothing but cliques. Just saw the new Lifetime movie Death of a Cheerleader. There have also been psychic calls. She didnt care wheather her mom or dad suffered, she just would not subject herself to something like suicide because she loves herself more then anyone else. I know a gal who knew someone who knew Kirsten. Where are the examples of Kirsten bullying Bernadette and pushing her to her limit? Never wished Kirstens unfortunate death, she may of been misunderstood, but she never talked to me, neither did Bernadette. Meanwhile, deputies continued to hunt for a chunky, stringy-haired teenage girl suspected in the slaying of 15-year-old Kirsten Costas, a well-liked cheerleader and swim team member at Miramonte High School in Orinda. She fit it fine and was considered to be popular in her own way. Love your integrity on all this. The senior class officers are President Haley Moltyaner and Treasurer. I was a 1985 highschool graduate.i had skipped a grade so my classmates were more mature physically and socially. She may of been misunderstood. Columbine has nothing to do with case and you know well that the two cant be compared. If you did your research, you would know that Kirsten didnt bully Bernadette. Kirsten was SelfAbsorbed not mean and bullish. Rupaul She doesnt leave her house hardly at all anymore. Police said today 15-year-old Kirsten Costas thought she was going to a sorority-like initiation the night she was stabbed to death just a few yards from her Orinda home. 15-year-old Kirsten Costas was ruthlessly murdered on June 23, 1984, by one of her schoolmates. Maybe they were misunderstood, I didnt hate any of them, I just got the feeling they looked down on me, and didnt feel as though I belonged. No one wanted an absence to be confused with an arrest. Deadly Women portrayed Kirsten differently, she was kind of like that, but cut up more and more bouncier. Kirsten had exotic features from her full volumes curly locks to her tan skinnot to mention her eyes were also sky blue. Hundreds of calls have come in on a special 24-hour hotline, but investigators said yesterday they have no leads in the June 23 killing of 15-year-old Kirsten Costas. I heard Kirsten was self absorbed, but no bully. Shes on the East Coast last I heard, I hear shes fine health wise, and some say she wasnt feeling well awhile back, not sure why, shes mellowed out a lot through the years. Mats you knew Kirsten? you werent there so shut up I agree with Karen Karen get your pretty face back on here Is this the same Karen I grew up with?. What happened to a lot of those girls fro Kirstens group? And ironically the real Kirsten was the brunette and the kiler was the blonde. According to The Los Angeles Times, Protti was sentenced to a juvenile prison for 7 years. Who can walk a straight line and never say one un kind word ever, w all make mistakes, and most teen girls do get Caddy at times thats just Normal, but we outgrow it. Real class comes from decent human beings who have respect for others, and treating others the way that they want to be treated. I think she had a crush on Kirsten and was terrified of Kirsten telling everyone she was a lesbian. Kristen had it well deserved. How is that possible. Probaly the one who gave details on all those bullied girls at Miramonte. Her father was a retired public works officer, and her mother a homemaker. (The misfits) we really didnt see them as Misfits. I dont think it was so much bullying as it was insecurity, I think Bernadette said something that went all wrong in the car. Kirsten didnt hate anyone, (as for Dee) she didnt like the way she acted thats all. I wasnt a cheerleader at all, I was in some clubs at school,( not Bobbies or Atlantis) but Spanish. So those who say she was a real mean girl, dont know, cause I heard differently. Im not sure shes really sick, I just hear she is, and doesnt leave her home hardly. Stacey (Tori Lockwood) played Kirsten Costas, while Angie (Kellie Martin) played Bernadette Protti. I guess Bullying Justifies Murder, the way youre putting it, Kirsten is the real Vicitm, not Bernadette. Naturally, you might be wondering if that is the case here. To anyone that wishes to support Kirstens memory, and believes Kirsten didnt deserve what happened to her, please have a look at, and join her Facebook Memorial Page. 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. 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? Kristen was adorable. I hope it was justice, though I fear it may have been nothing more than entertainment. Was Kirsten a smart aleck , dont know but tell me a teen girl who isnt! The characters were loosely based on Kirsten and Bernadette. No other word. Still, Bernadette said in her confession that she and Kirsten drove to the church parking lot to smoke the pot, but when Bernadette refused, an argument followed. I wasnt in the Popular, but those girls still talked to me and was friendly with me. I am really stunned that she only spent 8 years in jail. You took the words right out of my mouth! I have always treated others the way I want to be treated. It is done and over and over 3 decades. Kirsten wasnt like whoever (Not True) above article said she had to be snobby at the School there. A popular 15-year-old girl who was stabbed to death on a neighbors doorstep may have been the victim of another teen-age girl, police said. How was Bernadette a fragile human being? A cheerleader was found dead, and with the investigators having little to go on, they brought in the FBI, who made some astounding revelations. If Bernadette was so Sweet, why did she watch 2 girls take the blame? I feel for the Costas family. Kirsten teased Joanna and Joanna got it all wrong to. I dont care how old your comment is, I just have to reply to that bullst. I hope she prays from the bottom of her heart, because the pain she caused the Costas well, she will have to pray forever!!! Kirsten didnt like some of those people cause they rubbed her the wrong way and acted Stupid around her, she definately wasnt down with Stupidity.