Dylan and Eriks parents were loaded. I know. There were girls she didnt like, either she liked you or she didnt, no in between. If anyone was pushed to the brink, it was Kirsten, but instead of reacting violently, she fled from Bernadettes car. A few more saying they didnt fit in and refuses to come to Reunions, I say you dont want to come then dont. Seeing this, Alex offered to drive Kirsten home. It was only a matter of time before she d get caught so she came forth. My friend was surprised it was Bernadette who murdered Kirsten! Maybe Snooty, but no Bully. Bernadette then drove Kirsten to an empty car park at night and appears to have confessed feelings of admiration for Kirsten. According to this blog, Bernadette is married and has made a new life for herself. She may of been Stuck up most Cheerleaders are, but she was no where near a Bully or made fun of people. Unfortunately, she faced numerous obstacles at becoming as cool as her idol. I didnt know her, but had a friend whos Facebook friend did. The calls have come from all over, Lt. James Robinson said. She was jealous of Kirsten and wanted to be everything Kirsten was, but could nt so she killed her. If Bernadette respected Kirstens feelings, she would have left Kirsten alone when she fled Bernadettes car and wouldnt have stalked her to her house. I dont think she suffers from depression, but she is wanting to isolate from the World. You cant try a 15yr old as an adult now. We had honor students who were kind of poor, but we loved them, and learned from them. I guess that makes their daughter better than anybody elses. 'Death of a Cheerleader' follows the story of two girls in Hollybrook High, in the fictional town of Colina, California. And yes, I was bullied in high school too. She wasnt a fan of stupidity or annoyance, or someone rubbed her the wrong way, she let them know. 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 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. She wanted in with Kirsten and she was afraid Kirsten would discuss the conversation, she held her captive till Kirsten escaped. Alex offered to drop Kirsten home, as the Pinto followed. People looked up to her to.. 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. Joe she must of liked your Sister. So she had a different view of Kirsten, Bern wasnt nice to of murdered. Kirsten was more popular she was up there high She had it all, and some were jealous of her popularity. If Bernadette killed Kirsten because she was bullied by her, why didnt she give examples at her trial, which would have strengthened her case? Why are you contradicting yourself? I was the daughter of a single mom who was a teacher. To them maybe. Thisb isnt about Columbine, its about the Kirsten Costas case. 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). Bernadette made a horrible decision by ending a girls life, if she left her alone, B wouldnt be in the mess she got herself in, she kept pushing for her friendship. She was committed to the California Youth Authority. You all sound a bit like the people you are gossiping about. I read alot om her to. The movie starred Tori Spelling and Kellie Martin and was released in 1994. Like I said, Im sure theres a purpose somewhere to where she can make a difference in someones life today, she was a lot like Kirsten Costas. 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. Angela gets snubbed as she attempts to kiss an elder gentlemen sitting in his car. Killing is still not an excuse but Id have to say the real losers out of this situation are Bernadettes parents. Like I said, Kirsten was so much fun. She may live a Quiet life, but she is still a Killer. She was rushed to the hospital by ambulance as police secured the scene. homely? John even if Kirsten was as mean as Tori Spelling (which BTW she wasnt) that is still no right to Murder her. Rubbish, it was jealousy and pure rage. Were you bullied and had to defend yourself and going by that with Bernadette? People have been wondering about his wife. 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. Calling her a B and saying she dressed nice in an interview. Her inadequacies were all created by her and in her own head and she murdered Kirsten as a result. ( Some did) I did cause it was getting ridiculous. I lost for cheerleader. Yes at times maybe she was Snippy, but were teens, who isnt! Shame on such a post you wrote! You got back at her more than enough, its best to leave her alone on other sites. 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. Did you know Bernadettes bff? 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, but also in terms of outdated cultural depictions and social values. Kirsten was the real life of the Party! Well one mother of her friend on a blog told Kirsten was Exclusive and liked everyone. Theres no excuse for murder. Most Cheerleaders are friendly, but kind of Stuck up as well, and picky about thier friends. Catholic priests normally wear a violet, black or white stole during a funeral mass. A grown woman from England pretending to be someone who knew Bernadette, Kirsten, or Kirstens brother. I heard on here Joanna was bullied bad, so were quite a few others. READ MORE: The real death of a cheerleader story (1985). I didnt know Kirsten but a friend of mine knew her well, she was a (Bubbly) girl and yes she was (self absorbed) what teen girl isnt. Also, Kirsten was upper middle class and lived in a less expensive area than Bernadette. The murder of her daughter, Berit says, was premeditated from the moment of the phone call. Kirstens mother was trying not to get sick. If so, sweetie I want to meet you. 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. Now, instead of celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday, the young fire victim's family is in mourning. 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. Bernadette chased her. Bernadette joined the Bobbies, a volunteer group created to organize fundraisers and other charitable events. She was also friends with people who were considered popular. Kirsten never gave Bernadette any thought. Always had also. Even Bernadette was to I bet. So glad you think shes nice. Player, 2004. The Principal though highly of her. I bet when you were 15 Sarah you were mouthy to, like Kirsten and all teens. Kirsten was just like any other girl who had to go to that snobby school. The boys at Miramonte liked Bernadettes childhood friend and Kirsten, none were interested in Bernadette. If someone from Orinda ran into her, especially one of Kirstens friends, they would probably spit at her. San Francisco Examiner newspaper headline from June 25, 1984. The San Francisco Examiner Wednesday, July 4, 1984. She claimed she followed in the Pinto only to make sure Kirsten got home safely. Even religion, which is supposed to be about mostly how you treat others. The sad thing is that adults act the same way. Now that you know, have fun looking around! Really? As for Bernadette, do I believe she was a nice girl, yes I believe she was, but she became overly jealous that led her to rage and murder. Bernadette Protti shocked the nation and her locality when she confessed to the brutal murder by stabbing her schoolmate, Kirsten Costas. Bernadette, as described would have known that Kirsten would have thought it weird to be driving around with a butcher knife. Cause Bern for weeks went on and on about Kirsten to where her friends kept getting tired of hearing it. The tale is wonderfully woven, with twists and turns. Im sure she dont really like Bernadette, and she wouldnt go out to dinner with her, or have her over for dinner or go places with her, and welcome her with open arms. It was a strange time growing up around religious freaks. Over, if Kirsten bullied B why didnt B use it to Strenghten her Case. Bernadette planned everything down to the last detail, even telling Kirstens Mum to ask Kirsten not to tell anyone about the supposed dinner that night. It was to Personal. If Kirsten was so mean, why didnt Bernadette just stay away from her? Her father was a retired public works officer, and her mother a homemaker. 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. We dont care how mean she was,:sure you werent so much a Saint yourself at Miramonte. Goofs If Stacy Lockwood's funeral was Catholic, it would be unlikely the priest would wear a green stole and the casket covered in purple. It wasnt so much how you dressed, or how much money your family had, it was on how you acted.. Our Gymn Teacher was impressed on how a lot of us girls got along, only time we bickered is when we played Soccer We were a family.. I also noticed, in both movies, Bridget/Angela kept staring at Kelly/Stacy. 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. No right to murder. I would rather die., Asked what Kirsten had done to make her angry, Bernadette said: I have a lot of inferiority feelings and I really have bad feelings about myself. She threw up sour cream and onion chips. She was mean and Stuck up also. Youre not now Bullying a dead girl, makes you worse than her, you will be the one to Answer for it, not her, she already has, Bernadette sure isnt any Angel shes a Cold Blooded Killer, dont care what her reasons are, she is the Bully, and Kirsten is the Victim. She only confessed cause the FBI was cornering her, and she had no where to turn to. 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. The actual murder took place in June 1984. Yes the guys should of paid for it, but the Judicial System is funny that way, unfortunately the girls paid for it. I dont think it was so much bullying as it was insecurity, I think Bernadette said something that went all wrong in the car. I hear one girl partied a lot that hung with them. The only apparent witness to the killing told reporters that he and his wife were playing pinochle in their home with neighbors in nearby Moraga when Kirsten, looking frightened, came to their door and asked to use the phone to call her parents. Give me an example. Honestly! Check your inbox to be the first to know the hottest news. Bernadette was better looking then Kirsten. This is Bern or her sister, or even BFF. After her release, she moved to another state and changed her name. 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. She slaughtered a girl. She lured Kirsten out of her house under false pretences to the non existent sorority dinner and then drove Kirsten to an empty car-park at night. No one have to take the greatest gift God gives,LIFE. The prosecution failed to prove that Bernadette had premeditated Kirsten's homicide. She wasnt interested in helping outcast kids, cause she wanted to be in, and she was popular to from my standpoint of view. We had lonely girls who were bullied and goth girls and loose girls. By what name was Death of A Cheerleader (1994) officially released in India in English? She truly touched many lives," said Parks. As for the girls acting like Hoes if they have PTSD from it maybe they should of thought of the consequences, before they did it. Yes. Bernadette was stuck up also or appeared to be. Public File for KBCW-TV / KBCW 44 Cable 12. She was then driven to an empty car- park at night and was justifiably angry with Bernadette over it. Bernadette was sentenced to nine years (maximum) for second-degree murder on April 1, 1985. Living in orinda back in the 80s&90s was no easy task if you indidnt wear the right clothes or drive the nice brand new car you wernt shit . You knew Kirsten. Kirsten had a good family, good life, and then this horrendous event took her life. She mostly liked everybody. Kirsten and she sort of got along, and,( sort of didnt). Protti was arrested in December 1984, and she was charged with second-degree murder on March 13, 1985. What happened to a lot of those girls fro Kirstens group? Not true, I have heard from people at Miramonte in the class of 1986 saying that they dont want to be found right now due to their experience at Miramonte was not good at all. The only truly real statement that is completely believable is Bernadettes taped confession where she is mostly panicked about press and people knowing. The original movie featured stars like Kellie Martin and Tori Spelling. Known for its lack of crime, and upper-middle-class families, Orinda saw the Costas move from Oakland, starting their lives afresh, there. Some are quick, rich, own the finest and the most expensive of anything. We all as teens said something smart to someone or hurt someones feelings. Cynthia Morgan biography: boyfriend, sickness, net worth, what happened, latest pictures. How do you know she was mean? I hear she was Caddy and Stuck up, I dont even know if thats true, but she wasnt a Bully. If they want it known they will come forth themselves and tell it or contact you. Move on. She can serve no less than one year and no more than nine until she reaches the age of twenty-five. Nancy I know exactly how you feel. You cant force somebody to be friends with you. Did you know the 2 Accussed? If you liked this article, please share it! So if your child were bully someone they deserve to die ? She is unstable and who knows what she will do. Do I believe Kirsten was a Mean girl (bully) not at all, I believe she had those she didnt like and may of been Snooty towards that got on her nerves. She was friendly, but kind of Arrogant as well. Ive heard she was Bubbly and funny. We are all different. How many teen girls dont get Smart Aleck, its a normal part of a teens life. Bernadette gave a ninety-minute confession, taped by sheriffs deputies. She probaly wanted Bernadette to leave her alone thats all. I dont care how old your comment is, I just have to reply to that bullst. Maybe her parents should have raised her better. 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, but also in terms of outdated cultural depictions and social values. If Bernadette had considered Kirstens familys feelings at all, she wouldnt have stolen Kirsten from them by brutally murdering her. Considering the evidence presented here, I must conclude that the prosecution has failed to prove its contention of premeditation. In that moment, becoming a social outcast in a place like Miramonte High School was a fate worse than death. She had a Childhood friend who was Popular, wonder she didnt go after her, and kill her, like Karen Severson. 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 dont understand what is wrong with people. The degree - whether it's first or second - is irrelevant. She has a right to Privacy. Can you give examples of Kirsten bullying Bernadette? Kellie Martin played the role masterfully! She was just as mean and snooty as the rest and stuck up to. Her friends were all Pretty. I couldnt tell you if she was a snob or not. How? Sheriffs aide Michael Bachman searches for murder weapon, San Francisco Examiner Tuesday, June 26, 1984. Most people would be angered and perturbed by that kind of behavior. I believe that the real number was held by the cops. As with the earlier movie, it's a loose fictionalization of the 1984 murder of high school sophomore Kirsten Costas . Most teen girls are snippy, Im sure you girls who had a bad experience were to, in fact one she was worse than anyone she was a (bully) and when the tables turned on her she couldnt deal with it and left Miramonte. Now that you know, have fun looking around! Missy was more toughish than Kirsten that took no crap. It has her sister cutting vegetables with a ridiculously long knife too, and Kirstens parents were right who cuts up vegetables with a knife that long that they keep in the car? If we have the fear of God n understand the importance of Gods creation. As Angela lifts her bag, she looks back to her mother and gives her a classic "Why did you do that, mom?" 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? So please stop drudging up the past and move on with your lives please. You said your Sister was a friend of both girls? 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. I just think Bernadette had underlying issues and pressure on her to get to the top, but that was no right for murder. The Costas family is doing well and went on with life. We all had enemies and faults and all teen girls are Caddy and mean at some point, no reason to die, they outgrow it in adulthood, most do anyways, some never do. Can you give examples of Kirsten degrading others and thinking she is better than everyone? You have no one to blame but yourselves for being unnattractive, fat, disliked, broke loserswhatever your issues are. She knew what the students there would do to her. They just had their own group of girls. Bernadette had devised an ingenious plan to win over Kirsten. People, cant we all just get along and respect one anothers opinion? They werent as bad as you think. It was quite a bizarre turn of events that shocked the small community where such grizzly crimes never happened. And not a fuckn psycho. She deserves it. Bunch of fg liars. I agree with Karen, you cant prove Kirsten bullied Bernadette. Rupaul and Sarah, Bernadette has friends and fit in. In 1984, California's Miramonte High School cheerleader and all-around popular teen, Kirsten Costas, was murdered by her classmate Bernadette Protti, who was not only jealous of Kirsten's high-profile life but bitter and resentful that she took did not get picked for cheerleading or the yearbook committee. Those girls wouldnt allow you in their groups in classes, they would exclude you as an earlier article stood. I just didnt bother with them. Theyre not up with Morbid fascinations due to all the stuff that is going on Worldwide today. We were never the same after that, Miramonte was never the same after that. Stuck up she was, no Bully. The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs: Halloween Hootenanny: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Meyers, Westlake High School - 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village, California, USA. I hear Bernadette was Snooty also as Snooty as Kirsten. She had friends to, some were Bernadettes, and they dont care to hear from or about Bernadette anymore. Im not sure shes really sick, I just hear she is, and doesnt leave her home hardly. 15-year-old Kirsten Costas was ruthlessly murdered on June 23, 1984, by one of her schoolmates. They laughed, I think Kirsten was only teasing Nancy and Joanna they didnt mean any harm with it. 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. 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? Instead of walking home, she accepted her friends' offer to drive her home. Bernadette is a physchopath and a Killer, and always will be. Everybody who knew her just loved her well most everybody. I heard Bernadette was Snobbish also as well. So she is a Horrible girl. Apparently the owner of the other blogs havent gave up, just busy. Kirsten always showed off her cheers, she was proud. Learn how your comment data is processed. It all started with Bernadette inviting Kirsten to a party, which the latter was unaware of. Its best not to post comments at all on Bernadette anymore. She didnt bully, but she told people how she felt. Are you bullied in school? Not saying Kirsten and Missy were Saints, but we all Bully and been Bullied. She let 2:girls take the blame. Yes we all feel that way, but nothing can be done about it, decision has already been made. To suggest that Kirsten deserved what happened to her because she didnt appreciate the fact that Bernadette lied to her to get her out of her house under the pretence of a bobbies initiation dinner, is very, very sick and evil and I hope for the sake of others around you that you are on some sort of medication because you appear to have issues. That would disturb most people. Kirsten didnt hate anyone, (as for Dee) she didnt like the way she acted thats all. 15-year-old Kirsten Costas was ruthlessly murdered on June 23, 1984, by one of her schoolmates. Maybe I made a mistake somewhere in the story (not sure youre mostly just saying I was not being honest what is that about?). If shed been bullied by Kirsten, seems like shed have told it in detail. I hardly knew this girl. Also people dont want to be around someone who makes a butt out of themselves and acts like an idiot, its to embarrassing. How is sweet referred to Murder? As for Bernadette, I didnt know her well, but said hello to her a few times in passing at school, and when she came to get the attendance slips. In reality, the case unfolded in the town of Orinda, which is not far from the San Francisco Bay Area. She fit in and was as popular as Kirstens 2 close friends (Diane and Stacy), Bernadette wanted more. 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. She was snooty to or maybe just misunderstood. Mats Above a girl is dead, as a result from the girl who had a Sweet Melancholy. Kids are incredibly nasty and cruel in high school because their parents raise them that way in their own attempt to play the snobs of society. You are full of it. So those who say she was a real mean girl, dont know, cause I heard differently. Well based on the movie Yeah, thats your problem. She talked to most people. My kid knows better than to bully others. That wasnt right, but when you run loose people think youre asking for it. These stories chronicle the immediate news reports that detailed the crime, the communitys shock, the victims funeral, and discusses some of the police work that was involved in the effort to find the killer and to understand her motive. I am merely reading the comments after viewing the movie and indeed if the movie mischaracterized Bernadette then her parents should sue them. Tori spelling who actually played Kristen Costas was so incredibly unlikable on screen that she almost felt as though she deserved what she got. Much more middle class. 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Just some girls on interviews said she was just self absorbed but no bully. According to her attorney, Charles James, juveniles convicted of murder in California serve an average of four to six years. This is when the case went to the FBI. Latest updates, Alex Kompo: Former Siesta Key star's life and latest updates, 100+ cutest couple Instagram names ideas that are so cool, 15 Best movie download sites for maximum entertainment in 2023, KoT Angry with Moses Kuria for Claiming Davis Chirchir Will Lower Forex Rate to KSh 85 against Dollar: "Uongo", Naivasha Court Sentences Woman to Life Imprisonment for Killing Her 4 Kids, Oburu Oginga Hints at Raila Odinga Vying for Presidency in 2027: "He's Not Retired", Man Bashed for Claiming Kenya Has Least Attractive Women in Africa: "Hajui Internet Defence Forces". 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. You could see if from down the hallway," said one Miramonte student who went to school with Luca. Im sure at Reunions they are. I was happy enough at school without popularity. Completely agree with you Midwest Jimmy. 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. I attended school in New York City and there are nothing but cliques. I never seen her make fun of anyone, of course, I wasnt around her that much, but she was friendly and nice. You can also get our free newsletter, follow us on Facebook & Pinterest. She comes back to see her mom her dad passed. The Petaluma Argus-Courier Tuesday, June 26, 1984, San Francisco Examiner Thursday, June 28, 1984, San Francisco Examiner Friday, June 29, 1984. , Your email address will not be published. I wasnt there, but it sounded like she was holding her till she agreed to be friends on her terms, (Bernadettes). No, it is about love, people. Here is a collection of newspaper headlines and stories published in California papers immediately after the cruel murder of Kirsten Costas. Thier homecoming Queen was friendly and always spoke to people. Her house too, apparently had paint peeling off, and was not the type of place she imagined herself to be living in. You named all of Kirstens friends. You cuss and run loose you wont be accepted. Another lesson is parents should not have kids too late in life. I think both girls were good girls, and I think one just got frustrated over a fake invitation, and I do believe Bernadette made a (butt) of herself to Kirsten, and it was all Kirsten could take. But I do know that two families had to move out of town because the girls wore all black and kept to them selves.. That still wasnt Kirstens fault. However, she didn't finish her nine-year sentence behind bars as she was paroled after seven years, released on June 10, 1992. She cared about people and if she thought she hurt someones feelings she would try and talk to them, we all make mistakes. Read the article, read more on the actual case, stop judging real people based on a low-budget lifetime movie.