We lived it and lived through it, so its time to move on. The movie really leaned toward Bernadette being seen by Kirsten and others as less of a person. The following morning, a cold, blustery day, Bernadette gave her mother a letter and asked her not to open it for half an hour. Ultimately, it took the police around six months to capture the killer. According to Bustle, the Costas family relocated to Hawaii in the aftermath of the tragedy. 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to represent current best practices on any topic, particularly with regard to health and safety, but also in terms of outdated cultural depictions and social values. Kirstens favorite game was Nancy Drew, and she loved her cheers to. We werent in the same grade I was one year ahead of her she acted as if she was better. She only had Certain friends. Anyone still get on these sites? Public File for KBCW-TV / KBCW 44 Cable 12. We know Bernadette has issues, you that like her and defend her have Issues as well. Is the actor married or in a long term relationship? Kirsten wont grow out of hers, Bernadette took that chance from her. Ok, I agree with you that Kirsten was better-looking, but you realize that Bernadette was part Italian, right? Also, Im flattered by the attention you gave me on the blog. As I said, Kirsten was Conceited, and Stuck up, but not no Bully. Did you go to School with Kirsten and really know her? Yes. Bernadette was sentenced to nine years (maximum) for second-degree murder on April 1, 1985. She wanted to, but decided not to go through with it. 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. Most Cheerleaders are friendly, but kind of Stuck up as well, and picky about thier friends. 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. She wasnt a fan of ( stupidity) by any means at all. Me! 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 . 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. Whats worse is how the media played into all of this and have portrayed Kirsten as a girl who deserved this kind of horrific attack, nobody deserves to be tricked, stalked and stabbed in cold blood at 15 out any age. As for knowing her Personally I didnt, I know someone who did, she was Bubbly and full of Jokes and Laughs. Bernadette should of gotten 25 to life for that Crime. She only confessed cause the FBI was cornering her, and she had no where to turn to. 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". Youre not getting that, let Kirsten Rest In Peace. Until something happens. I am almost certain she and Bernadette had words its Obvious, but Kirsten got in the Car with her, Kirsten didnt have anything against Bernadette, Bernadette took it way to Personal till it became Personal and (fatal). Cant blame Kirsten if you werent popular, maybe ask yourself why. I cant get to the point quickly. Your eyes are deceiving you. I hear Bernadette is depressed a lot these days. Sheriffs deputies said Kirsten Costas, 15, was stabbed repeatedly after she was given a ride home by a Moraga resident, who was not identified. Lets make it a great Memorial for Kirsten. Bern wasnt one of them, in fact, (as I said) she was well liked and in with a lot of the i crowd. How is that possible. Its unknown what happened to Peter Costas (Kirstens younger brother). If so, sweetie I want to meet you. She stuck to her story initially, but when Hilley described the psychological profile of the suspect in the case which showed, among other things, that the killer would have little remorse for her crime, Bernadette said, It sounds like me.. I just felt like I didnt fit in at Miramonte or Orinda. That part of LPs life is over with I guess. Bernadette had plenty of other friends, she was in that group, Kirsten didnt have anything against Bernadette, if she would of left her alone, eventually they may of became friends, no she couldnt wait, wanted it all right now and pushed and forced her way into it. 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. In order to get into the Bobbies you had to have money. Kirsten really wasnt big enough to be a Bully and she was more into Social things and School Spirit than bullying others. Kellie Martin played the role masterfully. lmao. 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. Is she really sick, (or is this just something they came up with).? Who is Ms Bunch? 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. Hundreds of calls have come in on a special 24-hour hotline, but investigators said yesterday they have no leads in the June 23 killing of 15-year-old Kirsten Costas. Love indeed. Copyright 2023 Distractify. 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 Sheriffs Department investigators said. I have been watching The Cheerleader Murder on my iPhone for a few years now, and one of the lines was, Bernadette was part of the in crowd, but she didnt see it! That dont make her a terrible person cause she hand probaly only a handful she did t like. I know there were problems beteewn she and Nancy Kane, and that other blamed girl. Felicia Forbes: The story of Tommy 'Tiny' Lister's wife. Think of what youre sayingfragile ppl dont turn to homicide. And the color pictures of the school are photographs I took. Put God first. Orinda was not Beverly Hills. There have also been psychic calls. People have been wondering about his wife. Bernadette was clearly very sick and disturbed, yet you appear to be minimizing or even excusing Kirstens murder by referring to Bernadette as a fragile human being, and writing 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. 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. She doesnt leave her house hardly at all anymore. I heard on here Joanna was bullied bad, so were quite a few others. We didnt want to associate with them, cause we didnt want to get in trouble We got good grades and did what we were suppose to, our way of (having fun) and Choices were different than theirs. The movie eve swapped their hair colours you cant take it too seriously although it did iclude certain claims of Beradettes like that Kirsten commented on Bernadette having cheap ski boots although all she said was that Bernadette made some comment not even what the comment was and that Kirstens voice was unexcited when she saw it was Bernadette. Bernadette deserved the same sentence as would any get it doesnt matter even if she was a juvenile at the time she.should have been trialed as an adult. If you liked this article, please share it! Mats you knew Kirsten? Check your Stories and facts before you post Nonsense. Bernadette is hated to all over so she has answered for it. Bernadette was afraid she would end up in the outside looking in ( which finally became the case) she took drastic measures to try and prevent it. Kellie Martin played the role masterfully! She was jealous of Kirsten and wanted to be everything Kirsten was, but could nt so she killed her. Bernadette was in with them to so was Jill. Trouble for or Stealing maybe we could look past that. 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. I dont think she suffers from depression, but she is wanting to isolate from the World. 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. She needed friends, more encouragement from teachers, not teasing and ostracisation. So sad her life was shortened. Being disgusted with the the murderers nonchalant behaviour after her brutal crime? It shocked everyone in the small community where crimes were something to be read about. Firstly, Bernadette failed to get in the coveted cheerleading team, and secondly, she did not make it to the yearbook staff. If not, I doubt she worries about the past. Bernadette Protti - Ladies' Handbook of Murder Bernadette even tried to point her finger at Joanna as the one who killed Kirsten. I suffer from PTSD. Maria Aquinar: What you should know about Sebastian Bach's ex-wife. It was okay at her age, like most teenagers who wish for the ultimate pinnacle of popularity. She idolized Kirsten and her clique, wanting to be more like Kirsten. 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. The bullying, the lies, the jealousy and competition is so toxic and they will murder your soul. Kirsten wasnt a Bully. Youre talking about Tori Spelling in a movie being a minor bully not Kirsten whom you know next to nothing about. You appear to be making up scenarios in your head about Bernadettes life and have difficulty differentiating fact from fiction. Death of A Cheerleader (TV Movie 1994) - IMDb But to say Bernadette was a Sweet girl. She would of grown out of that. Im sorry but I disagree. Kirsten she had her moments there was a few she didnt like, as I said, it was ones that no one else liked. She lived big. If Mrs. Cistss forgave Bernadette then great. (The misfits) we really didnt see them as Misfits. Did you know the other 2 girls that were accused? Its sad, thats the biggest problem in this world? I dont care how old your comment is, I just have to reply to that bullst. I think Kirsten was friends with Bernadette or she would of never gotten in her car, Kirsten was funny who she associated with. 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. 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. No more Bernadette has a point. Probaly the one who gave details on all those bullied girls at Miramonte. Either way, it doesnt matter because Bernadette is a bitch, which is more important any day than looks. Kirsten was the life of the party. 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. You could see if from down the hallway," said one Miramonte student who went to school with Luca. I dont think it was so much bullying as it was insecurity, I think Bernadette said something that went all wrong in the car. Self Absorbed yes. My comments arent gossip. For one, some of Heather Cranes former classmates have started speaking to Heather again. Teen girls are all like Kirsten was described, dont see how she was worse than any other teen girl around. , Your email address will not be published. The senior class officers are President Haley Moltyaner and Treasurer. Next to Orinda. She said she used a knife she found in the Pinto to stab Kirsten to death. I never seen her make fun of anyone, of course, I wasnt around her that much, but she was friendly and nice. She loved to play Nancy Drew. I think she made a pass and got rejected. Sweet Melancholy my tail. Be honest with yourselves. My friend was a friend of hers. Maybe if Bernadette wouldnt of chased her, she wouldnt of had to of murdered her. Her fellow students said she was a huge part of the school and will be sorely missed. Bernadette had tried for the cheerleading squad as well but had not made the cut. Also, Kirsten was upper middle class and lived in a less expensive area than Bernadette. Same for Karen Severson and Laura Doyle theyre cold blooded killers to, Missy was Kirstens age, this happened not long after Kirsten was Murdered. A popular 15-year-old girl who was stabbed to death on a neighbors doorstep may have been the victim of another teen-age girl, police said. So she is a Horrible girl. Missy was more toughish than Kirsten that took no crap. What can you do? And she killed her because she was jealous and that she would have been humiliuated if Kirsten told people at school that she was admiring her. So I would say to any bully, we all have our weaknesses, Are you bullied in school? Yes, Death of a Cheerleader is based on a true story. Shame on you Bernadette what you did was morose, and against your entire religion and you stabbed Kirsten to death. Art and Berit were Wonderful people. One girl said stupid stuff that embarrassed you, and cussed all the time, and other girls who smoked or cussed, she didnt associate with them, she didnt want around them. Ms Bunch and McDonald (proving I knew them) were not mean like that just self absorbed. You are lying. 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. 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. But would a real student please come forward and reveal yourself. You need help. Youre going off a moviea fictionalized account. 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. She was rushed to the hospital by ambulance as police secured the scene. She didnt give examples because she wasnt bullied by Kirsten. I want popular, but had friends who were, I didnt sulk about it, I did sports, not clubs or cheerleading. We have got you covered when it comes to the true story behind Death of a Cheerleader. For example, she had issues with her body and considered herself unattractive and undesirable. She was convicted in 1985. The future is right around the corner, its a waste to go after someone cause the law didnt do their job. Since then, Bernadette Protti has seemingly vanished without a trace. The degree - whether it's first or second - is irrelevant. She called Kirsten names. I even was smart alecky as a teen, its just something that takes over your mind and body. Yes at times maybe she was Snippy, but were teens, who isnt! She served her jail sentence, got released early and is living an everyday life today. This whole story is just disgusting. There were several bullied as I said before. They were snooty and cocky but not mean. I liked School and I wasnt popular, but I still liked it. Love your integrity on all this. First published on November 19, 2018 / 6:32 PM. The knife was her sisters for making lunch it was even in the movie that way. This is Bern or her sister, or even BFF. She also had nice clothes, her problem was with Kirsten, that Kirsten was reaching the top, where Bernadette wanted to reach the top. Kristen had it well deserved in response to someone else, which suggests that you think her cruel murder was justified. Well said Sarah. She apparently moved again and left the medical field, probably because her real name and location was outed by amateur internet detectives. To bad Kirsten didnt get a chance to grow up and grow out of it. According to the outlet, she was motivated by greed, envy, and the desire to become more like Costas. Kirsten was exotic, and beautiful. You cuss and run loose you wont be accepted. Those movies arent for real! Kirsten teased Joanna and Joanna got it all wrong to. Did you ever stop and think that Bernadette was a fragile human being? Beauty and the Beast and D are still the Life of a Party at times, esp Reunions. Kirsten was angry for her lying to get her out under false pretenses, and she knew something was off. Bernadette fit in fine and lived in a lovely area. Not youre so called Sweet friend Bernie. Bernadette rang Kirstens mother to invite Kirsten to a non existent sorority dinner. Not to mention all over the world. This is exactly why the Columbine shooting happened, and why these things happen in the first place. In the end, the wannabe cheerleader was found guilty of second degree murder, with the judge rejecting the idea that the murder was premeditated. they all were, taking a life is unacceptable and inexcusable. If you werent Popular she looked down on you just as bad as Kirsten did. If she would of left her alone, Kirsten wouldnt of ever bothered her, those TV movies Kirsten wasnt nothing like Tori Spelling, in the 2nd movie a little maybe she was like that girl, but more funnier. Bunch of Bernadettes lurking around everywhere. Asking a butt of yourself getting it. Heres how to party like its 1969, See some slimming and sexy 1960s stretch pants, 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. Bernadette said Kirsten wanted to smoke pot first, a claim that drew cries of disbelief from Kirstens parents and friends. The school was a freak show. Kirsten has nothing to do with thier problems at Miramonte or any of her friends had anything to do with it, so where is it youre all getting Kirsten and her friends ran these girls out. Orinda folks and former Students who knew Kirsten are not into Morbid fascinations. The killing, which has left authorities baffled, occurred as the popular student and cheerleader was apparently fleeing a bogus invitation to an initiation dinner for the Bobbies, a public service sorority-like group she had joined. I didnt know her, but had a friend whos Facebook friend did. I dont see how Kirsten was worse than any teenage girl. They were stuck up I didnt hate them, maybe they were misunderstood. Where are you getting she had no friends and was bullied. Your email address will not be published. The profesors are going home and the parents are at work all day and dont have a time for kids, so what do you expect from society like that. She let 2:girls take the blame. Well based on the movie Yeah, thats your problem. Bernadette what you did was disgusting period and the only tiny way you can have the smallest amount of self respect would be to publicly come out and admit to the world that you too were an asshole, and Kirsten did not deserve what you did. Using friends names there, they altered her friends names for Privacy rights. Just because there was bullying in a fictional movie, doesnt mean the Bernadette was bullied by Kirsten in real life. Even if Kirsten was mean, it still doesnt justify killing her. Even if Kirsten was stuck up and a Bully! I was there too. The most exciting thing is that the case took quite an unexpected turn, and Bernadette ended with a nine-year sentence. It couldve been anyone, but kristen was the last one to get into the bobbies so she stood out. Hostile people do. She had a Childhood friend who was Popular, wonder she didnt go after her, and kill her, like Karen Severson. Completely agree with you Midwest Jimmy. You know movies arent real, dont ya? I seen a few of them out and about. This is page 3 of 3 (Click here to go back to page 1 or to page 2), On December 11, Bernadette was called in for an interview with Ron Hilley, a young FBI agent assisting in the case. The murderer named Bridget Moretti was played by Aubrey Peeples. Yes the Homecoming Queen said nice things about Kirsten, but she was at the (top) and Kirsten liked those people. You have no idea what you are talking about with Columbine. There were girls she didnt like, either she liked you or she didnt, no in between. But they never said! Yes its ok to talk, but run it into the ground, it gets old after awhile. Bernadette/Jeanette has paid her dues. This girl wanted to be accepted but was met with several failures, including failing to make the yearbook staff. Just hearsay. She cared about people and if she thought she hurt someones feelings she would try and talk to them, we all make mistakes. Anyone who defends her and likes her is a Pathetic Loser also. We bought a do up property. Upper middle class at least. 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. 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! She slaughtered the girl. You named all of Kirstens friends. Bernadette was described as homely. They were friends from what I seen, they traveled in the same group and walked together with them. Bernadette will loose it again if she lost it once. Shame on you. You are full of it. Kirsten didnt like people who acted (Dumb) or got into trouble and cause trouble. Ashley English, Women's World Cup of Rugby Team Captain, 2008. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. I liked Nancy Kane, she got tired of having to be something she wasnt, they looked down on her well. Bernadette was better looking then Kirsten. Im disgusted. One reporter wrote that by the end of the tape, even Berit Costass head was bowed. LP even if she doesnt get around to much to see people, Im sure theres a purpose in her life to. I didnt know Kirsten that well, talked to her a few times in passing but we didnt know each other. The boys at Miramonte liked Bernadettes childhood friend and Kirsten, none were interested in Bernadette. That Dee if it is who I think she was always in trouble and never listened. I do believe she was real nice to those she did like and her friends. See production, box office & company info, A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story. Honestly teens do deserve another chance at something eventually. As Angela lifts her bag, she looks back to her mother and gives her a classic "Why did you do that, mom?" To much detailed stuff if you ask me. Now that you know, have fun looking around! However, she finally went home and wrote a confession letter to her mother. She was friendly and outgoing. As for Nancy Kane she was the best in that group cause she was real, and they couldnt deal with that. Bernadette had plenty of friends who loved her. Raising new questions about the micro-aggressions high-schoolers experience on a day-to-day basis, it offered a unique portrayal of the twisted psychological motifs that can lead an adolescent to commit a horrible crime. It also tends to victimize blonds! Kirsten would of changed to overtime. I think the outcast girls there would say Kirsten was a (bully) chaise no one liked them, and they would say that. Also, HELL NO Bernadette was not cuter, or prettier then Kirsten. 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. It was a tragedy that affected so many lives at that time. Kirsten and she sort of got along, and,( sort of didnt). Kirsten wasnt Super Rich like Melrose Place, family was well off, so was Bernadettes.
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