To them maybe. You took the words right out of my mouth! Nobody was all that nice to each other because that was the culture parents included even more so than the kids. 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 considered her parents too old and also felt that they were not listening to her. 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 lived big. And not a fuckn psycho. Did you ever stop and think that Bernadette was a fragile human being? If Bernadette respected Kirstens feelings, she would have left Kirsten alone when she fled Bernadettes car and wouldnt have stalked her to her house. Bernadette was nice to, but she had hidden obsessions. The rest of you can lurk around and limp your hunchback selves to therapy. 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. People can get really nasty at this school, says one junior, standing with a group of classmates on the lawn surrounding Miramonte. She may live a Quiet life, but she is still a Killer. A Murderer, So Kirsten was a Snob, a lot of ppl are, the way she died,was Horrific. My kid knows better than to bully others. Protti set up a trap to lure Costas into spending more time with her. So she was a Bully, she is not here to defend herself any longer, so youre the Bully now. As a result, many students believed that she was responsible for killing Kirsten. I highly doubt I would like you either. Karen I read your comments n I totally agreed with you. What? One thing is for certain, Bernadette has not had any serious run-ins with the law since her release from prison. Im sure you knew them all. So before you start judging Kirsten, first get facts. Kirsten teased Joanna and Joanna got it all wrong to. But I do agree in the movie Bernadette seemed dressed down the night of the murder and if she was really going to a popular party, bringing Kirsten and wanting to be seen as more popular, then she would have been dressed nicer. Kids no one wants to be around, play alone at recess, those are the kind we avoided. She had an issue, and if what Kirstens friends say are right about her and being so bold to outspoken maybe she recognized that the girl wasnt wrapped too tight but being young didnt know the term, hence calling her weird. I dont believe Kirsten was a Bully. I know a gal who knew someone who knew Kirsten. Could of been any of those girls in that group as one girl said, they were all like Kirsten in lots of ways. We all are mental ill and could snap in a minute, so be good for yourself and others. But you are not making her case by behaving like a bully yourself. Not when she was bullied and pushed to her limit!! I didnt really know her, just who she was, same for Bernadette. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. I was a year behind those girls, Bernadette was mean to me, she was stuck up also. Me! So Bernadette helped her out to gain acceptance. According to Los Angeles Times, the 16-year-old created a false invitation to trick Costas into attending a Bob-O-Links dinner, a volunteer group at the Miramonte High School. Although Bernadette had been questioned and cleared via a polygraph test, a private detective hired by the Costas found discrepancies in her alibi. Two scenes that totally sold me on how convincing the role of Angela was played was when Angela was being dropped off for the ski trip and, in front of the other kids, Angela's mother goes to clean Angela's face with a handkerchief. I live in LA and know people on the Bay Area that know all about the case, and know people who knew Kirsten, and they say the Movie was offbeatfar from Kirstens Personality. ( Some did) I did cause it was getting ridiculous. 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. She is what people who know psychology well, especially Criminal Psychology, a Sociopath! She didnt give examples because she wasnt bullied by Kirsten. She was nice to her friends though. Neither does a lot of former classmates. As any 15 year old would.even today in 2015. Material on this site is provided for education, criticism, commentary, cultural reporting, entertainment, historical reference, and news reporting/analysis. It was more harmful teasing that she meant nothing by. Also, HELL NO Bernadette was not cuter, or prettier then Kirsten. Repeats itself, repeats itself, repeats itself, ugh. They were stuck up I didnt hate them, maybe they were misunderstood. This is Berns BFF or her Sister or Bern herself, no one else would go to such extend to call a dead girl names. Kirsten loved to joke and tell funny jokes to. I hardly knew this girl. Now the new version of the movie was making Bernadette innocent, when Kirsten was innocent herself. But to portray her as a Mean girl teen is off limits to the real Kirsten. It put a huge impact on our lives, first dealing with the loss of Kirsten, then finding out a girl we all trusted was the one responsible, that is something g that scattered our lives. Cant imagine what feelings the Costas family had either. I know a person who knew her, she was a snob, so to speak, but she didnt deserve to die. Hollywood tends to make villains heroes, and innocent people into villains. She mostly liked everybody. She wasnt a fan of ( stupidity) by any means at all. I think she had a crush on Kirsten and was terrified of Kirsten telling everyone she was a lesbian. Reports suggest that Bernadette was sent to the Youth Authoritys Ventura School, and according to the CYA (California Youth Authority), she earned her high school diploma with a 4.0 average. Its sad, thats the biggest problem in this world? Kirsten was nice, yeah, she and a few she didnt like, but they were the kids no one liked. Although the attack was witnessed by Alex Arnold, he could not see the killers face, and chasing the killers Pinto did not yield results. Bernadette is a Pig. So start the story there. The film is based on Randall Sullivans Rolling Stone article of the same name. Thisb isnt about Columbine, its about the Kirsten Costas case. Youre going off the crappy movie. "Her smile; you couldn't miss her smile. As the cops went through the list of suspects, Bernadette Prottis name cropped up. A grown woman from England pretending to be someone who knew Bernadette, Kirsten, or Kirstens brother. They made that clear and so did she Every single day. 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. (The misfits) we really didnt see them as Misfits. If you were snubbed at Miramonte, maybe you caused your own reactions. She wanted in with Kirsten and she was afraid Kirsten would discuss the conversation, she held her captive till Kirsten escaped. Those girls wouldnt allow you in their groups in classes, they would exclude you as an earlier article stood. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. To much detailed stuff if you ask me. Her friends were all Pretty. So Kirsten was a Bully, no right to Justify Bernadettes actions. It made me feel oh so special. 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. I didnt get on yearbook. If we have the fear of God n understand the importance of Gods creation. Gregory Scott Cummins, film, television, and theater actor; NFL player. I think Miramonte was like any School, you have your cliques and picks. She was friendly and outgoing. The 2 blamed girls were Victims, so how dare you! Bernadette Protti is an American of Italian descent, born on September 20, 1968. Kelly wrong there Kirsten didnt deserve to be murder she was innocent teenager who happened to a crazy obsessed girl wanting to be her and there no evidence of Kirsten being a bully, Kelly maybe you should read the comment you just left. I instantly knew it had to be a true-life story. Bernadette concocted a plan to get Kirsten out of her house and it appears that Kirsten got annoyed when she discovered that Bernadette lied to get her out of her house alone. How could a teenager have been that diabolical? Why couldnt her sister cut up the vegetables on the counter top where its sooo much easier??? Who are you to tell the judge what to say or do at that time? I know there were problems beteewn she and Nancy Kane, and that other blamed girl. Bernadette, as described would have known that Kirsten would have thought it weird to be driving around with a butcher knife. Killing is going to far. She is In her 50 s now, thats if shes alive. 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. Is it respectful to write in another comment that Kirsten had it well deserved, which suggests that you think Kirstens murder was justified? From the author who also runs this site: The yearbooks ARE in my private collection, as is the huge picture of us in Washington DC. 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. It was to Personal. Was there 1 or 2 girls blamed for the Murder? Knowing you though youll never have the character or the balls to do this and that was the reason you arent in whatever popular grip you killed to try to get into. Always had also. I liked Nancy Kane, she got tired of having to be something she wasnt, they looked down on her well. She had a slumber party on her 15 th BD we all snuck into a pool and swam, (a fun night) and to bad she didnt get to celebrate her 16th Birthday, Art and Berit planned on taking us all to a Hotel and spend the night. Bernadette was and most likely still is a highly disturbed individual. It was a fictional depiction loosely based on Kirsten and Bernadette. That other gal said Kirsten was Sweet that knew her. What have internet sleuths found out? I think a lot of people feel bad, says one junior, referring to the rumors implicating Heather. She picked up Kirsten for dinner as promised, using her parent's car. By education I mean an all-round drawing out of the best in the child and man; body, mind and spirit. ~ Mahatma Gandhi. A number of people have called saying they think they have seen the suspect. Kirsten was so adorable. Thats so hot, the girl says, and heads home. Those movies arent for real! She reminds me of Stacey Dash a little. Not boring (ugly, maybe, not boring), and also thus not a natural blonde. I dont know why you are saying nice things about Kristen she was very mean and she said stuff that offended people she stop acting like she was innocent. She asked Hilley if he had ever considered that a sixteen-year-old girl might be more afraid of publicity than of going to prison. Im irritated. For example, she had issues with her body and considered herself unattractive and undesirable. Do I believe she was (stuck up) to a degree I do, but arent most teen girls as I said before. Randall admitted that he felt no sympathy for Kirsten and that is clearly evident in the movie as he deliberately portrayed Kirstens character as an insufferable, unlikable bully bitch in order for Bernadettes character to come across as sympathetic as possible because he identified with her. That Mats Chick dont know her head from her Butt. She had taken Kirsten out in her car, where the latter felt that Bernadette had gone weird. Even if Kirsten was a Snot, she would of grown out of it long before now. Like I said, Ms.Stuff, D and Beauty and the Beast, today could be the Life of the Party if they wanted to be. Your email address will not be published. They were rich. Bernadette was a Sociopath and stalked her, and dwelled on her for Months about Kirsten not liking her when in fact Kirsten had nothing against Bernadette till that Fateful Night. Although Kirsten was surprised to find out that it wasn't one of her friends as expected, she obliged and got into the car. Even so, I said before, and Ill say it again, still no excuse to murder. Ms Bunch and McDonald (proving I knew them) were not mean like that just self absorbed. What teen isnt? I just believe Bernadette pushed to hard on Kirsten and it weirded out. Bernadette also idolized Kirsten and her clique, while being severely unhappy with the state of her family and home. I just felt like I didnt fit in at Miramonte or Orinda. It could have been antisocial Goth girl Monica, it could've been angst-ridden Jill--or maybe it was the plain girl nobody suspected. Her BFF said the same exact thing abour Kirsten She acted like Kirsten except Kirsten was (more funny). Powered by WordPress.com VIP. Upon further questioning, Bernadette maintained her calm. If anyone was pushed to the brink, it was Kirsten, but instead of reacting violently, she fled from Bernadettes car. Read the article. Im not saying Kirsten was totally innocent, for it takes 2, but to Murder in Cold blood. I cant tell you if every single one of them get together, I know lots do. That Movie was truly (one sided) and people are just going by off that Movie, and maybe Kirsten did say some mean things to other People, but who hasnt! She didnt make fun of people like that Mats girl claimed, probaly Bernadettes BFF commenting or Virginia or Bernadette herself, truth be told, cause Kirsten wasnt a thing like that Stacy Lockwood in the Movie. Teenagers killed each other for being bullied or cause they are lesbian? 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. I didnt know Kirsten that well, talked to her a few times in passing but we didnt know each other. I do remember all the stories before and after the killing. A label she will never ever get rid of, no matter how nice she becomes. I was there too. The day after the arrest, the sheriff called a well-attended press conference. Her inadequacies were all created by her and in her own head and she murdered Kirsten as a result. People have been wondering about his wife. You know whats really sad? Her mom and brother had traveled to Los Angeles to escape the smoke from the Camp Fire. She is evil and a Monster (with a very dark Soul). Basically ,she liked everybody. Maybe others didnt think so, but to many said she was. People need others not bullying. Love indeed. Ive heard she was Bubbly and funny. 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. 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. However, she finally went home and wrote a confession letter to her mother. Cant see her making fun of anyone. Kirsten was well liked and cared. I never thought she would go as far as murder. I didnt hate either one, maybe they were Misunderstood, as for being Stuckup. Lifetime released a remake, also titled Death of a Cheerleader, on Feb. 2, 2019. She could block it out of her mind (her words). Sheriffs investigators have only leads and a description of the woman suspected of stabbing Kirsten Marina Costas to death Saturday night, but not much else. After killing Kirsten, Bernadette said she returned home, hid the knife and took a walk with her mother and the family dog. She is a Sociopath. She made it sound like this was a drug-related murder, and it wasnt, says Berit Costas. It took me 2 decades to deal with it, couldnt before. Kristen was adorable. We had honor students who were kind of poor, but we loved them, and learned from them. I agree with Miss Kiwi, I believe Bernadette was dangerously obsessed with Kirsten. I wasnt Popular and Kirsten liked me and was nice to me. Not just the 2 accussed. She had a circle of friends, Kirsten was more popular though. Catholic priests normally wear a violet, black or white stole during a funeral mass. I hear Kirsten was a Sweet Adorable girl, and I heard she was a Bully. They were mutually aquatinted. I cant live if it is known. Thats a win win. Dont matter if Kirsten was a bully or the meanest girl ever, you haters on her leave her alone and let her Rest In Peace. 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. There is no evidence of Kirsten being mercilessly cruel to anyone. I never understood why Bernadette killed Kirsten. I wouldnt have either. My School people didnt accept you, then you were out and ran out, all Schools are like that. Its all coming back to haunt her for what she did. Only talked to her once or twice ever. No one really cares why. Kirsten was the real life of the Party! She has Mental issues and always will. According to The Los Angeles Times, Protti was sentenced to a juvenile prison for 7 years. Instead of walking home, she accepted her friends' offer to drive her home. I just think Bernadette had underlying issues and pressure on her to get to the top, but that was no right for murder. I seen a few of them out and about. She liked mostly everybody. Kirsten was just trying to find her way like we all were in a snobby, competitive crappy little town through the Caldecott tunnel. Offers may be subject to change without notice. So youre justifying Murder due to bullying? If someone from Orinda ran into her, especially one of Kirstens friends, they would probably spit at her. 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? Her father was a retired public works officer, and her mother a homemaker. Upon arrival, Costas learned firsthand that the dinner was an elaborate lie Protti came up with. The movie, like most movies, is no an accurate account. It wasnt about jealousy, the blond girl has a mental disorder. That Movie was nothing like the real Kirsten. How dare you? You would have to contact her friends personally for any information on who gets together or doesnt, I personally dont know, and even if I did I wouldnt tell it on here and name them off, that is invading Privacy. The only truly real statement that is completely believable is Bernadettes taped confession where she is mostly panicked about press and people knowing. It doesnt sound as if Kirsten bullied Bernadette, other than the one comment about her ski gear. 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. The most exciting thing is that the case took quite an unexpected turn, and Bernadette ended with a nine-year sentence. I think its time to move forward and put this whole horrible deal behind you cause life is way to short. They were friends from what I seen, they traveled in the same group and walked together with them. The judgemental insecurities started there for Bernadette and everyone else that was raised in those conditions. So I can tell you kids in these upper class schools are not angels and theyre raised not to be by their parents, who were the same way when they were in school. Maybe things wouldve been different for her and she would still be here today. Others are not so lucky. Would you say the same if Bernadette did suicide? Im embarrassed for her. How is obsessing over this going to solve the problem? And the color pictures of the school are photographs I took. Required fields are marked *. I can understand that part. 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. Lifetime manages to dramatically portray yet another vicious crime, so the viewers are left amazed at the depths of human depravity and the darkness of human minds, even if it is a 15-year-old girl. Bernadette shoukd of just acknowledged Kirsten was around and spoke Civil to her, without forging the friendship. They had to leave school. So tragic that Kirsten was brutally murdered. But this is just my opinion, dont come after me :/. Moreover, the 1994 movie, A Friend to Die For explores the same story. (Kirsten sure didnt), Saying bullies need to get what they deserve. Worry about this Virus that is killing people Worldwide. This girl wanted to be accepted but was met with several failures, including failing to make the yearbook staff. 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. Bridget is a shy outsider, who wants to be popular and beautiful. A cheerleader was found dead, and with the investigators having little to go on, they brought in the FBI, who made some astounding revelations. According to a court report dating back to 1985, these were some of the traits her cold-hearted killer, 16-year-old Bernadette Protti, was so jealous of that she decided to kill her. I was told she had no known enemies. Every School has kids people dont like! In another one of your comments your wrote Well said Sarah. The main point so many of you are missing is a beautiful young girl lost her life! Thats different, and usually those were the ones that were irritating and annoying. I have always treated others the way I want to be treated. Bernadette only got in that Exclusive Club cause a friend who had pull nominated her. 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. And ironically the real Kirsten was the brunette and the kiler was the blonde. It gave me the creeps. No, it is about love, people. Yes Kirsten and them all thought they were better than a lot. Very, very mean. She didnt hate anyone (as I said) just didnt like the way they acted. Kirsten wont grow out of hers, Bernadette took that chance from her. I see why her Sisters and mom forgive her, theyre her family and family sticks by you. After the attacks start again, Ellie must find the killer before they get to her. She did to, and Bernadette had fun with us as well. Catholic priests normally wear a violet, black or white stole during a funeral mass. 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. The case was solved in December 1984, and a classmate named Bernadette Protti was arrested. I cant picture Kirsten being Mean or Rude, so hard to picture that one. I didnt know her, but what teen girl isnt sassy and smart aleck, but no reason to kill them, they grow out of it eventually. Firstly, Bernadette failed to get in the coveted cheerleading team, and secondly, she did not make it to the yearbook staff. Theres other Measures to take other than Murder. 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? I believe Bernadette tried to friend her, and as I read and I do believe she acted on impulse, I believe she was just so enraged she snapped and did the (unthinkable). You can also get our free newsletter, follow us on Facebook & Pinterest. She is unstable and who knows what she will do. Maria So she is a Horrible girl. The movie starred Tori Spelling and Kellie Martin and was released in 1994. I suffer from PTSD. Absolutely not. Her sister at the bank dont discuss Bernadette, or discloses her whereabouts, she just says Bernadette dont wish to be located by former classmates, friends or co workers, she has a very private life now and wants to be left alone. look that I think only Kellie Martin can make convincing. So she didnt like everybody who does? You are full of it. To bad Kirsten didnt get a chance to grow up and grow out of it. If Kirsten was going to out Bernadette she would of told Alex Arnold all about her. 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! Eventually, she ended up confessing to killing Kirsten, saying that she put her down, and made her feel bad, exacerbating Bernadettes inferiority complex. So whoever said Kirsten was mean, and was a B I cant picture that, I didnt know her very well either, we all have a mean side, I never seen it in her. You cant go back in time. They were snooty and cocky but not mean. I hear she was Caddy and Stuck up, I dont even know if thats true, but she wasnt a Bully. She turned it about herself! Its possible they forgave her and moved on. Did Kirsten deserve to die over it. Most of the Bobbies were Snooty. She only had certain friends. Bern want the poor girl Deployed in the movie. She was jealous of Kirsten and wanted to be everything Kirsten was, but could nt so she killed her. That movie was terrible and blamed the victim for her own murder. I hear Bernadette is depressed a lot these days. According to Bustle, the Costas family relocated to Hawaii in the aftermath of the tragedy. 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. How? Just because there was bullying in a fictional movie, doesnt mean the Bernadette was bullied by Kirsten in real life. Bernadette was worried about her reputation since she had embarrassed herself, and she couldn't allow things to come out. There is no point in making stuff up. No more Bernadette has a point. In USA is more important to be popular, not smart, no matter how you treat others you become popular just because you say some joke or anything else to molest the person. My friend was a friend of hers. Knowing that the Protti family is no longer poor, I hope they didnt benefit financially from this film! However, this endeavor was met with several failures. 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. 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. After her mother read it, she picked her up from school and went to the police station to record the confession. so dont mock, offer to help thus build bridges. Even if she was, no right to murder her. In reality, the case unfolded in the town of Orinda, which is not far from the San Francisco Bay Area. So she didnt like Joanna or Nancy, she isnt Obligated to, or owe them anything. She was mean and Stuck up also. She was also a very good student who did well academically in school. I couldnt tell you if she was a snob or not. 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. The following day, she washed the knife and returned it to the kitchen. No other word. You can also get our free newsletter, follow us on Facebook & Pinterest. She is paying for it like they said in her chess pie recipe. Bernadette had devised an ingenious plan to win over Kirsten. The prosecution failed to prove that Bernadette had premeditated Kirsten's homicide. We are all different. Like I said, I wasnt there, but if she was Bullying Bernadette, why didnt Bernadette just beat her up and whip on her good? See how the most famous actresses of the 50s & 60s used Lustre-Creme shampoo, Gene Wilder talks writing & acting, movies & stardom, and working with Mel Brooks, See amazing pictures of elegant old Pasadena, California, from the days before cars, Vintage Tupperware: See 100+ retro plastic container styles, from the 50s to the 80s, How do you use a rotary phone? We were never the same after that, Miramonte was never the same after that.
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