Its all coming back to haunt her for what she did. She got out in 1992. I instantly knew it had to be a true-life story. The juvenile code dictates a sentence of confinement to the age of 25. Is the actor married or in a long term relationship? You are right, (Kirsten didnt really bully Bernadette) around a friend she would throw ice at Bernadette, and tease her to show off in front of thier friend, (but girls will be girls). Although Kirsten was surprised to find out that it wasn't one of her friends as expected, she obliged and got into the car. The rest of you can lurk around and limp your hunchback selves to therapy. Its possible its someone pretending to know Kirsten. 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. Bernadettes own parents turned her in. Even Bernadette was to I bet. She was not some vulnerable lost soul who was bullied mercilessly. However, when the casket leaves the church the flag can be put back on the casket. Your email address will not be published. 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. Bernadette fit in fine and lived in a lovely area. When it came to Bernadette. As I wrote in another comment to you, If Bernadette killed Kirsten because she was bullied and put down by her, why didnt she give examples at her trial which would have strengthened her case? I think a lot of people feel bad, says one junior, referring to the rumors implicating Heather. 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. Her mother drove her to the sheriff's office, where she made a full confession. Now, Lifetime also has a habit of making ripped from the headlines movies, that is, films based on sensational real-life stories. Ok, I agree with you that Kirsten was better-looking, but you realize that Bernadette was part Italian, right? Shed tried, and been accepted as part of the schools cheerleading squad, and had joined the Bobbies, an elite sorority-like club made up of the 30-35 most beautiful and popular girls in the school. Later, an agitated Kirsten reached out to Alex and Mary Jane Arnold, in Moraga, saying her friend had acted weirdly with her. It was full of middle class and upper- middle class families. Girls, women at any age can be so horrible. Her family was not the same. 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. Her BFF I think is also real sick, shes down to nothing. Youre talking about Tori Spelling in a movie being a minor bully not Kirsten whom you know next to nothing about. As Angela lifts her bag, she looks back to her mother and gives her a classic "Why did you do that, mom?" Cant see her making fun of anyone. Maybe she did something to make it bad. If anyone was pushed to the brink, it was Kirsten, but instead of reacting violently, she fled from Bernadettes car. Im sorry but not sorry to be petty but Bernadette has a huge fg nose and hamster cheeks topped with a double chin. I just heard that Kirsten was full of energy and life. As for Nancy Kane she was the best in that group cause she was real, and they couldnt deal with that. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. Kirsten liked almost everybody. She had taken Kirsten out in her car, where the latter felt that Bernadette had gone weird. Lifetime should be ashamed. The movie starred Tori Spelling and Kellie Martin and was released in 1994. Whats been done has been done. The rumours were so intense that her mother prevented her from taking a lie detector test and transferred her from the learning institution. Its best not to post comments at all on Bernadette anymore. That was 36 years ago, and the Memory still lingers on. 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. Melissa Womer: children, Jim Carrey, net worth, latest updates. But would a real student please come forward and reveal yourself.. Mats you knew Kirsten? I thought Miramonte was a nice place, if you make good decisions myoumwill make it (popular or not). I watched the movie again (both versions) and I have to agree with Miss Kiwi. Kirsten probaly spotted she wasnt all there and was going to out her on it. Shes older also. Where are the examples of Kirsten bullying Bernadette and pushing her to her limit? Good luck dear. It is abundantly clear from your comments that you do not have class and were not raised to treat others with respect, you odiously sanctimonious deluded ignoramus. What is wrong with you? Very few that arent. I cant assimilate anyone on the appearance to defend a so-called bullying. In that moment, becoming a social outcast in a place like Miramonte High School was a fate worse than death. As I said, Kirsten was Conceited, and Stuck up, but not no Bully. I dont think she intended to kill Kirsten, I believe she was desperate for a friendship and pushed to hard at it, and when she realized she made a fool out of herself, to became to much for her to handle and she did the (unthinkable). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Bernadette was and most likely still is a highly disturbed individual. You named all of Kirstens friends. Your comments continue to reiterate the plot for the movie Death of a Cheerleader. 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. Bernadette said Kirsten wanted to smoke pot first, a claim that drew cries of disbelief from Kirstens parents and friends. Eventually, she ended up confessing to killing Kirsten, saying that she put her down, and made her feel bad, exacerbating Bernadettes inferiority complex. Kirsten wasnt a Bully, she was Conceited and stuck up. The case was solved in December 1984, and a classmate named Bernadette Protti was arrested. Bernadette never said it in her testimony, from what I can tell. I think she had a crush on Kirsten and was terrified of Kirsten telling everyone she was a lesbian. Therefore, it was hard for the Prottis to afford the lifestyle that Bernadette desired. I dont think they meant any harm at all, and as for the prank calls, they were probaly only fooling around, Nancy would take it all wrong, and say things back thinking it was a personal attack my standpoint. She also took enough courses through a local community college to graduate with an associate in arts degree. She wont be going back to Orinda its highly likely she wont. If Mrs. Cistss forgave Bernadette then great. 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. She still is as far as Im concerned. Today, she has a career, is married and has children. 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.". They were rich. Berns home on La Espiral was Larger and more Expensive. Bernadette, the youngest of six children, grew up in a hard-working family, but she was not happy and content with how things were. 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. It took investigators some time to conclude the case, which is quite baffling when looking back at the circumstances leading to the murder. She had friends to, some were Bernadettes, and they dont care to hear from or about Bernadette anymore. Bernadette had tried for the cheerleading squad as well but had not made the cut. Do I believe she was (stuck up) to a degree I do, but arent most teen girls as I said before. I heard also Kirsten was just Self Absorbed to, but not a Bully. Self Absorbed yes. Bernadette chased her. I hear she disguised herself when she comes to Orinda wears shades over her eyes, and lives behind a long lane (mom does). What is horrible is how pathetic Bernadette was to begin with. Kirsten Costas, who had just finished her sophomore year at Miramonte High School in this scenic, affluent suburb, was killed at about 10pm Saturday, Contra Costa County . It also evil and sick. Kirsten was nice, yeah, she and a few she didnt like, but they were the kids no one liked. Despite our curiosity about her identity, it is only logical to be respectful of her privacy. You are already subscribed to our newsletter! She was committed to the California Youth Authority. I still cant help from thinking that, but largely I think B killed K because K was blocking B from her rise in popularity. I wasnt a cheerleader at all, I was in some clubs at school,( not Bobbies or Atlantis) but Spanish. Get the news that matters from one of the leading news sites in Kenya, Kiambu Woman Dies, Leaves Behind Unfinished House Kenyans were Building Her, Linet Toto's Dowry: 7 Delectable Photos from MP's Negotiation Ceremony, Little Girl Begs Man on the Road for Money, Video Surprises Many, Chris Brown Throws Female Fan's Phone into Crowd after Sensual Dance on Stage, Pastor Ng'ang'a, Wife Loise Pay Tribute to Home He Grew up In, 100+ art captions, quotes and comments for a drawing on Instagram, 50+ famous Ethiopian proverbs about love, life, and education, 50+ dope captions for Instagram for boys and girls in 2021, Bolt Food courier registration: requirements, salary, contacts, What happened to Lil' Charles from Sweetie Pies? Bernadette had plenty of friends who loved her. If she was mad, she should of just beat the crap out of Kirsten, not kill her. I was the daughter of a single mom who was a teacher. She was the (In crowd) Bernadette was desiring to be the incrowd. Nothing should move a person to kill another. 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. Material on this site is provided for education, criticism, commentary, cultural reporting, entertainment, historical reference, and news reporting/analysis. its very frustrating when the characters are not truly depicted in an accurate manner. She threw up sour cream and onion chips. The most exciting thing is that the case took quite an unexpected turn, and Bernadette ended with a nine-year sentence. Bernadette Protti was released on parole in 1992, having served almost 8 years of her sentence. Deadly Women portrayed Kirsten differently, she was kind of like that, but cut up more and more bouncier. Kellie Martin played the role masterfully! Oakland Tribune Wednesday, September 5, 1984, Oakland Tribune Saturday, October 6, 1984. Bernadette was snotty to. By the time Kirsten left Alexander Arnolds car at her neighbors house, Bernadettes fear had turned to anger. 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. She can serve no less than one year and no more than nine until she reaches the age of twenty-five. Kirsten didnt hate anyone, (as for Dee) she didnt like the way she acted thats all. She is in her 50s currently, and it seems like she has gotten a fresh start at life. 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. BETs 'American Soul' Tells a True Story With Mostly Fictional Characters. It was a strange time growing up around religious freaks. 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? 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. It was like she was obsessed with her, which she probably was. The Petaluma Argus-Courier Tuesday, June 26, 1984, San Francisco Examiner Thursday, June 28, 1984, San Francisco Examiner Friday, June 29, 1984. Shame on you calling a dead girl names. People who grew up in Orinda and say its snobs were mostly people who werent socially accepted growing up, and they made choices that others didnt make and cussed and talked dirty and skipped school and always in trouble, and hung out with outcasts, and they became outcasts by association. Oh please bet you were t any better. Hundreds of mourners filled the great sanctuary of the Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church yesterday to pay their last respects to Kirsten Costas. What happened to a lot of those girls fro Kirstens group? She didnt hate anyone. They were always so nice to all of us (Kirstens friends) and I have fond memories of them, enjoyed thier home, nice home, and BTW Kirstens house wasnt any Mansion, it was beautiful Ranch home with a nice back yard, and Bernadettes house was just as nice as Kirstens if not nicer. 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Not saying Kirsten and Missy were Saints, but we all Bully and been Bullied. Why couldnt her sister cut up the vegetables on the counter top where its sooo much easier??? Shes the Victim. I hear Kirsten was a Sweet Adorable girl, and I heard she was a Bully. I didnt kill them. Unless any of these people commenting knew these girls personally and their families, they dont have a place to judge either one of these girls who lived this tragic event. Interesting. 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. I do believe she had some she didnt like, (but who didnt)! I think Kristen called Bernadette out on being a lesbian. You got kids in all school people try to duck away from and avoid. 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. Can you give examples of Kirsten degrading others and thinking she is better than everyone? Eventually, she came clean to her parents. Over, if Kirsten bullied B why didnt B use it to Strenghten her Case. Regardless she didnt deserve to die, and she isnt the only one who laughed at people in High School. On top of this, her house was a bit dilapidated. People, cant we all just get along and respect one anothers opinion? Yes listen said something to Bernadette, not to her directly, about her ski equipment. 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. You the one telling about the Bullied girls who were accused of the Crime. Her one friend in the group changed, she now fights for womens right. I was told she had no known enemies. So start the story there. The boys at Miramonte liked Bernadettes childhood friend and Kirsten, none were interested in Bernadette. Honestly teens do deserve another chance at something eventually. Some 86 graduate girls felt ridiculed and belittled by them as well as I did and others. You all sound a bit like the people you are gossiping about. So I would say to any bully, we all have our weaknesses,. I agree bullying is so terrible but there wasnt much evidence that Kirsten was a bully apart from Bernadette saying Kirsten once mentioned that her ski boots looked cheap, I think Kirsten was a lesbian with a crush on Kirsten but was taking that secret to her grave. homely? 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. No, it is about love, people. Her parole would have gone ahead sooner apparently but in 1992 one of the parole board Victor Wisehart voted to keep her in jail as she showed an inability to control her anger and he felt that she was still a danger to the public, she had had a violent altercation with a boyfriend in the prison/school system, he said there was a hidden trigger that switched on when she didnt get her own way! Kirsten May of been just like that, I couldnt tell you thats true. They were ususally strange. Whoever wrote this article is not being honest. One of the most popular girls attending the Miramonte High School in Orinda, Calif., Costas was envied for her beautiful looks and privileged background. Setting up a fake meeting and lying about a Party is Strange and Weird. You knew both girls? I was happy enough at school without popularity. Or going by the Movie portrayed, Deadly Women had Kirsten as a down to Earth Girl who loved all. Bernadette/Jeanette has paid her dues. From a standpoint Kirsten was Adorable and fun person. 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,so whatever happens is something they are a part of as well as the person they have pushed. Bernadette rang Kirstens mother to invite Kirsten to a non existent sorority dinner. School is what you make of it, bullying goes on all the time no reason to Murder over that, Kirsten would of grown out of it by now even if she was a bully. 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.. She had just wanted to befriend her classmate and take her to a party, she said. I wasnt in the Popular, but those girls still talked to me and was friendly with me.
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