60+ of your favorite vintage breakfast cereals from the 60s, See how vintage drugstores 100 years ago sold lots of things you cant (legally) buy anymore, https://www.facebook.com/kirstenmarina.costas.9, Vintage Fashion from the 1960s adult coloring book: 50 pages of retro 60s clothing for women, Groovy Fashion of the 70s: Vintage Women Coloring Book #10, Vintage Homes Adult Coloring Book #2: Classic Victorian Houses, Something Old: Vintage Wedding Dress Fashion Look Book, Classic Cars Adult Coloring Book #2: Vintage 1920s Automobiles (1920-1929), Vintage brick fireplaces: Warm & wonderful home decor from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, Disneyland in the 1980s: See the magical theme parks rides, attractions & maps, 70s hot pants were a brief (literally!) 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. Is it difficult to understand why a person might not respect the opinion of someone else who supports a murderer? As for me, Im the same age as the girls involved in the case. Four deputies working full-time, and two more working part-time, have followed 800 separate leads without finding a clue in the murder of Kirsten Costas, the Orinda high school sophomore slain June 23. It shocked everyone in the small community where crimes were something to be read about. Also, Im flattered by the attention you gave me on the blog. I heard Kirsten was self absorbed, but no bully. The tragedy is some of you morons cannot get through your head that you cannot make the world like you!!! March 11-12, Miramonte students of each class came together to decide their class presidents, vice presidents, and treasurers for the 2020-2021 school year. I even was smart alecky as a teen, its just something that takes over your mind and body. Me! If shed been bullied by Kirsten, seems like shed have told it in detail. So she is a Horrible girl. Several spectators at the trial were moved by the ninety-minute confession. Kirsten was in the class of 1986, She would of never Confessed but FBI got involved, and were closing in on her. Cause Bernadette was stuck up to, or thats how Bernadette appeared. Kristen was a total bully, just horrible. She looks like she would have lit up a room. Whoever DD is of Kirsten and them didnt like her, its cause she probably acted (Weird) around them. So glad you think shes nice. Death of a Cheerleader is a 2019 Lifetime Made-for-TV Movie. Bryan Callen: divorce story, wife, net worth, latest updates. You that said Kirsten was mean, dont know her, or anything about her. Ruelas' death stunned Miramonte students, teachers and parents. Lots of teen girls are caddy and laugh at people. Wish someone would come back on here and tell us more about it. While not saying that her daughter had never tried marijuana, Berit insisted that Kirsten did not have her own supply. At the start of the proceeding, Bernadette sat facing forward, her mouth slack, her eyes unfocused. Her parents were hard-working and respectable people, but Bernadette felt that they were too old and did not listen to her. But that has about a millionth of a percent chance of ever happening. Even so, I said before, and Ill say it again, still no excuse to murder. There have also been psychic calls. Kirsten in no way deserved to die. The people involved in the case are local residents, driven by an amalgamation of insecurities and human greed. Santa Rosa Press Democrat Monday, June 25, 1984, Roseville Press-Tribune Monday, June 25, 1984. You guys are kidding yourselves. Love indeed. 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. Known for its lack of crime, and upper-middle-class families, Orinda saw the Costas move from Oakland, starting their lives afresh, there. Im sorry.. You got kids in all school people try to duck away from and avoid. A lot of murder cases they get s light sentence or aquitted, but they also get harassed by the public and media so they dont get off all the way, the media torments them. Neither does a lot of former classmates. Bern was more well off than a lot of people in the Neighborhood she grew up in. She and her BFF were both Odd. There was no jury in the trial. I think its time to move forward and put this whole horrible deal behind you cause life is way to short. Hollywood tends to make villains heroes, and innocent people into villains. She is in her 50s currently, and it seems like she has gotten a fresh start at life. I mean, we dont have a lot of money and we cant afford a lot of nice ski stuff and I just had this really crummy pair of skis and some boots, but, you know, I was having fun anyway. But Kirsten didnt deserve to die, some of those girls changed and are more sensitive. Learn how your comment data is processed. Kirsten was a cute sweet looking little thing. She loved life, never seen her get ugly with anyone, I really cant picture that. Maybe they were all misunderstood. I wouldnt have either. However, Protti followed their car stabbing Costas five times just as she was about to reach her doorstep. After her mother read it, she picked her up from school and went to the police station to record the confession. A grown woman from England pretending to be someone who knew Bernadette, Kirsten, or Kirstens brother. I still cant believe this individual who killed someone because of jealousy, if she was so down in the dumps they why didnt she just KILL herself?????? This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Bernadette committed the crime at the age of 15. 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. Killing her just because you were jealous? She didnt have enemies,(that were known), just a fallout with Nancy. Kirsten wasnt Super Rich like Melrose Place, family was well off, so was Bernadettes. I wasnt Popular and Kirsten liked me and was nice to me. She was also friends with people who were considered popular. I think the outcast girls there would say Kirsten was a (bully) chaise no one liked them, and they would say that. The senior Vice President is still to be determined. Eventually, she ended up confessing to killing Kirsten, saying that she put her down, and made her feel bad, exacerbating Bernadettes inferiority complex. This is Bern or her sister, or even BFF. Bernadette was worried about her reputation since she had embarrassed herself, and she couldn't allow things to come out. To this day I remember those girls well. She apparently moved again and left the medical field, probably because her real name and location was outed by amateur internet detectives. Maybe her parents should have raised her better. Bernadette then drove Kirsten to an empty car-park and appears to have confessed feelings of admiration for her. Her BFF I think is also real sick, shes down to nothing. You said your Sister was a friend of both girls? She never had words with Kirsten, just said Kirsten hardly talked to her, maybe once or twice in her entire life. I also was in a school where most others came from two income families and most of the parents were accountants, lawyers or doctors. My Son was Murders in a drug deal gone wrong. Melissa Womer: children, Jim Carrey, net worth, latest updates. They had to leave school. Word around town was that K was stabbed 18 times. , Your email address will not be published. If we had to kill all 15:year olds who were Smart Aleck then we wouldnt have none making it to Graduation or getting their Drivers License. You obviously are very contradicting since from gathering what the Hollywood movie has told you if Kirsten was truly a witch, then, Bernadette was a bigger idiot since she wanted to befriend such a person to begin with. For legal reasons, we will not publish her name in this article, or the comments. I just dont understand cant people just be happy with what god has made them. She never meant harm, as for Bernadette, Kirsten sometimes teased her, and she would be nice to her to, she just was angry for being lured out under false pretense to attend a so called party, and when Bernadette told her feeling about Kirsten, it freaked her out, she spotted something immediately, and she was right. How did you talk and act around those girls, ask yourself that! Shes no better than you. Excuse my long reply. A few left our school, one who went out with a lot of football players getting wasted, she was demonized badly also. Did you ever think that she would not want to try to defend herself in court with letting out the terrible things Kristen said to her and how she berated her and others because she was sorry and she felt as though that would only add insult to injury to Kristens family?. They start being cruel. Bernadette had tried for the cheerleading squad as well but had not made the cut. 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. My kid knows better than to bully others. She dared to say she could not commit suicide because her religion would not allow it, but did not take into consideration the life of Kirstens! We are all different. 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. Kirsten was Cute and funny from my Standpoint. Move on. Even though she sadly didnt live to see it. Im embarrassed for her. What happened to a lot of those girls fro Kirstens group? Her father was a retired public works officer, and her mother a homemaker. 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. Moreover, the 1994 movie, A Friend to Die For explores the same story. A number of people have called saying they think they have seen the suspect. Not saying Kirsten and Missy were Saints, but we all Bully and been Bullied. 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. The tale is wonderfully woven, with twists and turns. I was the daughter of a single mom who was a teacher. Seriously, whats wrong with you? Bernadette fit in fine and lived in a lovely area. I was raised to treat others with respect. I didnt kill them. If you liked this article, please share it! I never saw her actually bully and some said they cant picture Kirsten ever being unkind Kirsten was loved by many very many. You are still getting that she was a bully from the movie where they changed everyones name because they werent doing a real version. >> Whoever wrote this article is not being honest All of the pictures featured here are photos taken from newspapers, not the authors private collection. Read the article, read more on the actual case, stop judging real people based on a low-budget lifetime movie. Dont care how mean Kirsten was, that was uncalled for, you that defend Bernadette saying Kirsten was mean girl, do you realize Kirsten is gone forever, and will never be back, do you realize Bernadette took a Life! I knew nothing about this story until I saw it on lifetime and I actually felt really sorry for Kelly Martin who portrayed Bernadette protti. homely? You never give examples of what Kirsten did. I just didnt bother with them. Kirsten wasnt a bully. Nancy I know exactly how you feel. Kirsten wasnt a bully at all. Kirsten teased Joanna and Joanna got it all wrong to. However, Bernadette's babysitting alibi went unverified. She has Mental issues and always will. You know movies arent real, dont ya? The movie really leaned toward Bernadette being seen by Kirsten and others as less of a person. Did you go to School with Kirsten and really know her? Kirsten was a hugging person and went around joking, she would tease all of us, it was harmless. Same for Bernadette, but she had to make this choice that will change her life. I so disagree with some of the posters. You can also get our free newsletter, follow us on Facebook & Pinterest. 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. How so? The future is right around the corner, its a waste to go after someone cause the law didnt do their job. Ok, I agree with you that Kirsten was better-looking, but you realize that Bernadette was part Italian, right? Whoever wrote this article is not being honest. I never seen her make fun of anyone, of course, I wasnt around her that much, but she was friendly and nice. Anyone still get on these sites? Rest In Peace Kirsten. Sydnee Goodman bio: nationality, married, IGN, latest updates. Bernadette Protti shocked the nation and her locality when she confessed to the brutal murder by stabbing her schoolmate, Kirsten Costas. I didnt kill anyone, I went to college, had a successful career, a loving family and am happily retired with my husband who I met right after I graduated college in 1983. Friends said she was a glowing part of the student body with a warm and welcoming personality. We all are mental ill and could snap in a minute, so be good for yourself and others. I cant assimilate anyone on the appearance to defend a so-called bullying. That movie was terrible and blamed the victim for her own murder. Probably chubby ugly girls who were bullied as kids. Not when she was bullied and pushed to her limit!! Karen, its true, Bernadette was obsessed with Kirsten . Im not saying that she should have been killed, but sometimes bad behavior has a terrible outcome which is why we all need to teach our children to respect the feelings of others. She was nice to her friends though. Maybe things wouldve been different for her and she would still be here today. But we didnt care because our parents raised us not to be needy of anyones friend ship. They were rich. So they had a clique, what School or job doesnt? Her drive for perfection makes her seek out the friendship of Kelly Locke, a rich and pretty girl. A cheerleader was found dead, and with the investigators having little to go on, they brought in the FBI, who made some astounding revelations. I was in 8 the grade with Kirstens brother Peter and Bernadette had babysat me years prior and was very sweet. If Kirsten wanted to smoke pot, Bern would of esp. Well one mother of her friend on a blog told Kirsten was Exclusive and liked everyone. PS: If you liked this article, please share it! The movie and rolling stone for both girls in a narrative to sell newspapers. this is one reason that I really have a hard time with lifetime movies. Kirsten was a Bully, I had heard she was,, and heard she wasnt and it was hard to picture her as a Bully. Yes sex offenders have to let people know theyre registered sex offenders true, but Bernadette was a child who murdered another child in the (courts eyes) I agree she should have to let people know what she did, but Court system is the one to blame for that. Kirsten didnt like people who acted (Dumb) or got into trouble and cause trouble. 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. True if no one liked you she didnt either she was nasty to some people. And yes Bernadette has enough problems, and theres Virus out there Worldwide that is killing people all over, and Rioters rioting in streets keeping the Virus alive, that is what the World needs to focus on today. She was released the following year. Self Absorbed yes. Please explain how Bernadette was pushed to the brink? She was sentenced to a maximum of nine years in a juvenile prison in April 1985. But Miramonte was what you made of it, I wasnt Popular, but I got along esp, with Kirsten and her group. the fact is bullying had nothing to do with it she was a sick and twisted individual and still is! Kirsten and Bernadette were both friendly and nice girls. So she was a Bully, she is not here to defend herself any longer, so youre the Bully now. How is that possible. I hear she isnt a nurse any longer and just stays home mostly. We had honor students who were kind of poor, but we loved them, and learned from them. But you are not making her case by behaving like a bully yourself. Kirstens mother was trying not to get sick. She was convicted in 1985 and sentenced to nine years, on a charge of second-degree murder. Worry about this Virus that is killing people Worldwide. So Kirsten was a Bully, no right to Justify Bernadettes actions. She didnt deserve to die. My sympathies are with the Costas family and i hope they have managed to move on. Three months later, residents of Orinda packed a local courtroom for her trial. Now that you know, have fun looking around! Cause Kirsten was friends with most people who were (popular) and Bernadette wanted to be included in that so badly.. Why couldnt her sister cut up the vegetables on the counter top where its sooo much easier??? Calling her a B and saying she dressed nice in an interview. 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. 99.7 percent of teen girls are Smart alecks. Protti set up a trap to lure Costas into spending more time with her. Tori spelling who actually played Kristen Costas was so incredibly unlikable on screen that she almost felt as though she deserved what she got. 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. You the one who told about the girls ran out of Miramonte as well. But as she drove, she became frightened about how Kirsten might describe the evening to the other girls at school. still no right to murder anyone. What is wrong with you? She was a member of a highly selective sorority club called the Bobbies. Also, Kirsten was upper middle class and lived in a less expensive area than Bernadette. You all sound a bit like the people you are gossiping about. I cant live if it is known. You act dumb you wont fit in (anywhere). The crime happened way back in June 1984, in the town of Orinda, California. The Lifetime movie serves as a dramatic retelling, where we see how a girl decides that she can be popular and accepted at school, by befriending one of the more beautiful classmates. I had just got out of high school at that time from north of the bay area Yet it hit us all so close to home the horror of it seemed to change everything in a way all those years ago What brought me here is my own grief at the unsolved stabbing murder of my girlfriend And she resembled Kirsten in appearance and likely even more in personality I pray for Kirstens soul and her family What they have gone through the last 37 years the neverending nightmare it is literally Room 101 Something torn out of you removed an amputee Tortured by the phantom limb You can feel where it was what it was like to have it remember it but its gone. It shows what a shallow, loser, she was. Those bullied girls like I said were loose or cussed and smoked and (dressed roughly).. Bernadette was nice to, but she had hidden obsessions. Nurturers dont kill people. Especially someone who not only blames the murder victim for her brutal murder, but also blames her innocent parents? There are more murders in american continent than in Europe and its not in the time of war. No right to Murder a person. BETs 'American Soul' Tells a True Story With Mostly Fictional Characters. I never thought she would go as far as murder. Real class comes from decent human beings who have respect for others. You sympathize with a murderer and deliberately perpetuate lies about her victim under different aliases, yet you are telling someone else to get help? Oh Im sure they so love having thier names and business displayed for the World to see. You are lying. According to the outlet, she was motivated by greed, envy, and the desire to become more like Costas. The film explores the events that lead up to, and play out, after the murder, shocking the community to its core. Unfortunately, no one was home as nobody answered the call. Just hearsay. 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? You the one telling about the Bullied girls who were accused of the Crime. She threw up sour cream and onion chips. Kirstens friends arent either (not one bit). 'Death of a Cheerleader' follows the story of two girls in Hollybrook High, in the fictional town of Colina, California. Yes at times maybe she was Snippy, but were teens, who isnt! Bernadette went to private grade school called St. Perpetuas in Lafayette Ca. That didnt happen that way. Its so competitive.. I was happy enough at school without popularity. I can see Kirsten not wanting to be bothered with her. Some are quick, rich, own the finest and the most expensive of anything. Is she really sick, (or is this just something they came up with).? So she didnt like Joanna or Nancy, she isnt Obligated to, or owe them anything. We all have a breaking point. The case is extremely old now. You get on here and write comments all day long, repeating yourself over and over and over again. Kirsten always showed off her cheers, she was proud. 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.
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